Moby
Category: AI in Fintech
An AI-powered platform that provides Wall Street-level investing insights for retail investors. Moby was founded in 2021. The company is led by Justin Kramer. Based in New York, USA. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $5 Million. Latest round: Seed Round. Key investors include IA Capital Group, Alumni Ventures, Motivate Venture Capital.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $5 Million
Value proposition
To democratize investment research by providing AI-driven insights and expert analysis, making it easy for everyday investors to make informed decisions.
Products and solutions
AI-Based Investing Insights, Mobile App with Freemium Subscription, Stock and Cryptocurrency Research Reports, Model Portfolios
Unique value
Moby combines machine learning algorithms with a team of former hedge fund analysts to deliver simplified and actionable investment research.
Target customer
Retail investors, ranging from beginners to experienced traders.
Industries served
Fintech, Investment Services
Technology advantage
The core advantage is its proprietary research engine that synthesizes complex market data into easy-to-understand reports, distributed through a mobile-first platform with a rapidly growing subscriber base.
How they differentiate
Moby differentiates itself by using a team of professional analysts, including former Morgan Stanley members, to produce all its investment recommendations and content. Unlike competitors that often rely on crowdsourced analysis, Moby provides a curated experience. It also emphasizes a mobile-first approach with an easy-to-use app and simplifies complex financial data to be accessible for both beginners and experienced investors, covering stocks, and cryptocurrencies.
Main competitors
The Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha, Zacks Investment Research
Key partnerships
IA Capital Group (Lead Investor), Alumni Ventures (Investor), TNL Mediagene (Exclusive Japan Partnership)
Notable customers
As a B2C application, specific customer names are not public. Their target audience is individual retail investors.
Major milestones
Secured $5 million in a seed funding round., Achieved significant user growth, reaching over 5 million investors on the platform., Launched Moby Japan via exclusive partnership with TNL Mediagene on Business Insider Japan (March 2026).
Growth metrics
The company reported a 600% year-over-year increase in paid subscribers and is trusted by over 5 million investors.
Market positioning
Moby is positioned as a premium investment research app for retail investors who want curated, expert-driven analysis without the complexity of professional trading platforms. It sits between basic stock-picking services and in-depth financial data terminals, focusing on actionable, easy-to-understand insights.
Geographic focus
Primarily the United States market, with expansion into Japan through the TNL Mediagene partnership (2026).
Patents and IP
Information not publicly available.
About Justin Kramer
Corporate Development - M&A Manager at Criteo
Official website: https://www.moby.co