9fin
Category: AI in Fintech
An AI-powered analytics platform for debt capital markets, providing data, news, and predictive analytics. 9fin was founded in 2016. The company is led by Steven Hunter. Based in London, United Kingdom. Team size: 500+. Total funding raised: $252.8M total (all rounds). Latest round: Series C. Key investors include HarbourVest, CPP Investments, Highland Europe, Spark Capital, Redalpine, Seedcamp.
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 500+
- Total funding
- $252.8M total (all rounds)
Value proposition
To provide faster, smarter intelligence to debt market professionals, enabling them to make more informed decisions.
Products and solutions
News and analysis, Covenants, Comparables, Financials, Distressed, ESG, CLOs, BDC Watchlist, BDC Portfolio Valuations
Unique value
9fin's uniqueness lies in its AI-powered platform that provides predictive analytics for debt capital markets, a traditionally opaque and manually-driven industry.
Target customer
Investment Banks, Sales & Trading, Law Firms, Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Distressed Debt Advisors
Industries served
Financial Services, Investment Banking, Asset Management
Technology advantage
The company's key advantage is its proprietary AI technology that automates the extraction and analysis of data from complex legal and financial documents, providing clients with actionable insights in near real-time.
How they differentiate
9fin differentiates itself through its AI-powered analytics platform, which provides faster and more comprehensive intelligence for debt capital markets. The platform is designed to be an all-in-one solution for credit analysis and mandate acquisition, focusing on speed and ease of use.
Main competitors
Bloomberg, FactSet, Reorg
Key partnerships
European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA): partnership announced February 11, 2021, providing covenant expertise and related market-trend analysis to ELFA members.
Notable customers
KKR, Apollo, BNP Paribas, Kirkland & Ellis, Trusted by 350+ leading institutions globally including 80% of trading desks and top 10 investment banks
Major milestones
Successful completion of a $170 million Series C funding round at $1.3B valuation (March 2026)., Expansion into the US market., Launch in APAC region with Hong Kong base (April 2026)., Reached unicorn status with $1.3B valuation., Total funding raised exceeds $250M., Launched 24/5 global data coverage with new hubs in Malaysia and Chile (August 5, 2026).
Growth metrics
Company-reported metrics: multiple consecutive years of 100% ARR growth; more than 350 leading institutions served as of June 22, 2026; US business growing faster than other markets.
Market positioning
9fin is positioned as a technology-driven challenger to established financial data providers. It targets a niche segment of the debt capital markets, aiming to disrupt the traditional players with a more modern and efficient solution.
Geographic focus
Initially focused on the European market, 9fin is now expanding its presence in North America, particularly the US.
Patents and IP
Not publicly available
About Steven Hunter
Prior to co-founding 9fin, Steven Hunter was an Investment Executive at Babson Capital Management and an Analyst in the High Yield & Leveraged Finance capital markets team at J.P. Morgan.
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Official website: https://9fin.com/