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9fin provides AI-powered intelligence for debt capital markets covering high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, CLOs, and private credit. First in the sector to deploy generative AI for agentic Q&A across documents. Raised $50M Series B from Highland Europe in 2024 after 400% ARR growth. Serves nearly 200 clients including 9 of the top 10 investment banks and asset managers with $17T+ combined AUM. Founded by ex-JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank credit professionals.
Key Facts
- [1]Funding: Total funding: $85M. Last round: Dec 2024. Stage: Growth.
- [2]Customers: Key customers include Apollo, Blackstone.
- [3]Employees: Employee count: 51-200.
- [4]Website: Official website: 9fin.com.
- [5]AI Technology: Core AI/ML technologies: Data Platform.
- [6]Region: Region: EMEA (United Kingdom).
Founders
Steven Hunter
Co-founder & CEO
Hussain Lotia
Co-founder & CTO
Key Customers & Partners
AI Technology
Data Platform
Data aggregation and enrichment platforms with minimal ML
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What is 9fin?
9fin provides AI-powered intelligence for debt capital markets covering high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, CLOs, and private credit. First in the sector to deploy generative AI for agentic Q&A across documents. Raised $50M Series B from Highland Europe in 2024 after 400% ARR growth. Serves nearly 200 clients including 9 of the top 10 investment banks and asset managers with $17T+ combined AUM. Founded by ex-JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank credit professionals. 9fin is classified in the Research & Data segment at the Data layer of the financial AI stack.
Who founded 9fin?
9fin was founded by Steven Hunter (Co-founder & CEO) and Hussain Lotia (Co-founder & CTO).
How much funding has 9fin raised?
9fin has raised $85M in total funding, placing the company at the Growth stage. The most recent round closed in Dec 2024. Among 58 funded Research & Data companies, 9fin ranks #22 by total capital raised. (Source: AIFI Map directory.)
What AI technology does 9fin use?
9fin primarily leverages Data Platform technology. Data aggregation and enrichment platforms with minimal ML. Within the Research & Data segment, 29 companies use this technology.
What market segment does 9fin operate in?
9fin operates in the Research & Data market segment. AI research and data companies provide the intelligence layer of the financial ecosystem — processing vast quantities of structured and unstructured data into actionable insights for investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
Where is 9fin headquartered?
9fin is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates in the EMEA region. The team consists of 51-200 employees. United Kingdom is home to 33 financial AI companies tracked by AIFI Map.
Who are 9fin's competitors?
Companies similar to 9fin in the Research & Data space include Ocrolus ($142M raised), Tegus ($112M raised), AlphaSense ($1.6B raised), Sentieo (Now AlphaSense) ($69M raised), Uplinq ($18M raised). These companies operate in related areas of financial AI: Ocrolus focuses on ai document automation for lending decisions. Tegus focuses on ai-generated investment research summaries. AlphaSense focuses on ai-powered market and search intelligence. (Based on AIFI Map classification data.)
What products does 9fin offer?
9fin builds data-layer solutions for the financial services industry. The company's core offering: AI-powered debt capital markets intelligence. The platform is powered by Data Platform technology. Notable users include Apollo, Blackstone.





