Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research
Category: AI in Fintech
Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research specializes in developing AI technology for deployment on investment platforms within the financial sector. Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research was founded in 2016. The company is led by Erkko Etula. Based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: Not explicitly stated. Latest round: Strategic funding round led by Atypical Ventures, with participation from S&P Global Ventures.. Key investors include Atypical Ventures, S&P Global.
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- Not explicitly stated
Value proposition
Brooklyn AI provides AI-driven solutions to enhance investment strategies and operations, offering scalable personalization and tax management for portfolios.
Products and solutions
AI-powered investment management solutions
Unique value
Brooklyn AI is unique for its AI-driven investment management solutions that offer scalable personalization and tax management.
Target customer
Financial advisors, asset managers, and investment platforms.
Industries served
Financial services, Investment management
Technology advantage
The company leverages AI to enhance investment strategies, providing operational efficiencies and personalized portfolio management.
How they differentiate
Brooklyn AI differentiates itself through its focus on AI-driven personalization and tax management in investment portfolios.
Main competitors
Other AI-driven investment management firms
Key partnerships
Atypical Ventures, S&P Global, Nuveen (TIAA) - acquired the company in July 2025
Notable customers
Financial advisors and asset managers, Nuveen (as parent company post-acquisition July 2025)
Major milestones
Strategic funding from Atypical Ventures and S&P Global, Acquired by Nuveen in July 2025
Growth metrics
The company is experiencing growth through strategic partnerships and technology adoption.
Market positioning
Acquired by Nuveen in July 2025; now operating as part of Nuveen's direct indexing and tax-advantaged platform for financial advisors.
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the United States market.
Patents and IP
Not explicitly stated
About Erkko Etula
Erkko Etula is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brooklyn Investment Group (the operating name for Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research). He was previously a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a B.Sc. from MIT. His expertise lies in the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial services, particularly in asset management, direct indexing, and tax optimization strategies.
Official website: https://www.bkln.ai/