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Xapien

Background research on individuals and companies using automated AI software tools, for reputation and compliance purposes.

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YFM investment
£10.2m
Investment date(s)
2023
Deal type
Growth Capital
Location
London

"YFM really understand the market that we are serving and share our vision to transform it using AI and deep technology. This investment will accelerate our product roadmap, deepen our proprietary application of Large Language Models, enhance our Identity Resolution Engine and turbo-charge our growth in sectors where we are experiencing strong demand, including legal, fintech, insurance, private equity, and philanthropy. It is an important step in our journey to help the world do better business."

Chris Green, CEO

Key Information

The Business

Xapien is a London-based software platform whose AI-powered SaaS product   automates stakeholder research, delivering comprehensive, high-quality insights in minutes. Designed to streamline processes for businesses, financial institutions, legal firms and non-profits, Xapien’s technology efficiently gathers and analyses publicly available information to produce concise, actionable reports.

By leveraging cutting-edge natural language processing and machine learning, Xapien empowers organisations to make faster, better-informed decisions when it comes to risk assessment, due diligence, and stakeholder understanding.

Why We Invested

YFM Equity Partners recognised Xapien’s transformative impact in automating complex, time-consuming research tasks. The company’s innovative AI technology addresses a significant market need for speed, accuracy, and reliability in stakeholder and due diligence reporting.

Xapien’s strong, forward-thinking management team, coupled with its scalable SaaS model, aligns perfectly with YFM’s investment approach. As organisations increasingly rely on automated solutions to navigate complex data landscapes, Xapien is well-positioned to drive significant value and capture market share.

 

YFM led the March 2023 £6m Seed funding round and then the July 2024 $10m Series A round.

Growth Potential

YFM’s investment will enable Xapien to accelerate its growth and capitalise on expanding opportunities through:

 

  • Product Development: Enhancing the platform’s capabilities to deliver even more advanced, customisable insights.
  • Market Expansion: Growing its footprint in existing markets and entering new geographies where demand for automated research solutions is rising.
  • Sales and Marketing: Scaling sales operations and amplifying marketing efforts to drive adoption among enterprise clients and non-profit organisations.
  • Technology Leadership: Continuing to invest in cutting-edge AI and machine learning innovations to maintain its competitive advantage.
  • Partnerships: Accelerating investment to address sector-specific challenges and open new routes to market, such as with Dow Jones and Pinsent Masons.

 

With YFM’s support, Xapien is well-placed to transform the way organisations conduct stakeholder research, enabling faster, more accurate decision-making across multiple sectors.