Santé Raises $15M Series A

Santé, a New York-based fintech and AI platform for the wine and spirits industry, has announced a $15 million Series A funding round. This latest investment brings the company closer to its goal of expanding its comprehensive operating system designed specifically for wine and liquor retail businesses.

Investors

The funding round was led by FINTOP, an investment firm specializing in vertical SaaS and embedded fintech. Participating investors include returning backers Bonfire Ventures, Operator Collective, Y Combinator, and Veridical Ventures.

Santé Use of Funds

Santé plans to utilize the $15 million in new capital to build a growth engine that proactively drives sales for retailers, re-engages lapsed customers, and enhances the operational efficiency and profit margins of its clients.

About Santé

Founded to solve the operational friction faced by independent wine and liquor retailers, Santé provides an integrated operating system that manages receiving, e-commerce, delivery app integration, marketing, and inventory tracking. Led by CEO Darren Fike, the platform leverages AI Agents to automate back-office workflows and provide actionable merchandising insights.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://santehq.com

Company: Sante
Raised: $15M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: October 6, 2026
Lead Investor: FINTOP
Additional Investors: Bonfire Ventures, Operator Collective, Y Combinator, Veridical Ventures
Company Website: www.santehq.com
Software Category: RetailTech
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