DiligentIQ Raises $12 Million in Series A Funding Round Led by FINTOP Capital to Accelerate AI-Powered Due Diligence in Private Markets
February 18, 2025 08:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DiligentIQ, the leading AI-powered platform for conducting private equity due diligence, has raised up to $12 million in a two-tranche Series A funding round led by FINTOP Capital and partner JAM FINTOP. The investment will be used to scale DiligentIQ’s team and operations as it expands its presence in private markets. It will also accelerate product innovation, expand integrations, and scale go-to-market efforts.
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DiligentIQ is a generative AI platform that is tailored to support the nuanced needs of private market investment professionals as they evaluate deal opportunities. The technology securely ingests deal documents typically found in virtual data rooms (VDRs) while rapidly analyzing and categorizing them to extract critical insights. By delivering clear, actionable intelligence, and reducing the need for manual workflows, DiligentIQ enables investment teams to digest complex information and identify opportunities and risks with greater speed and accuracy.
The company was founded by Ed Brandman, former Partner, Chief Information Officer and Head of Credit Operations at global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). After a career in private markets, Ed recognized the potential for generative AI to address the tight time constraints and the vast amounts of data inherent in due diligence processes by streamlining analytical workflows.
“We’re excited to partner with FinTop Capital as we bring AI-powered intelligence to the due diligence process in private markets,” said Ed Brandman, Founder and CEO of DiligentIQ. “Our platform serves as a co-pilot for investment teams, enabling them to streamline analysis of VDR documents and focus on what drives deal value – from growth opportunities and early detection of risks to operational improvements.”
“DiligentIQ is more than just another AI tool, it’s a transformational force in private markets,” said Rick Kushel, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of FINTOP Capital. “Ed and his team have built a purpose-driven platform that not only accelerates due diligence but enhances the quality of investment decision-making. We see DiligentIQ becoming an indispensable part of the private equity workflow, and we’re proud to support their vision.”
DiligentIQ is already deployed across leading private equity firms, family offices and diligence advisory firms, including HarbourVest Partners, Fortress Investment Group, Investcorp, and PPC Enterprises.
Professionals interested in learning how DiligentIQ can accelerate their due diligence process should request a product demonstration at https://www.diligentiq.com/contact.
About DiligentIQ
DiligentIQ is the leading provider of AI-powered private market due diligence solutions being used by over 65 GPs, LPs and Family Offices. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with deep private markets expertise, DiligentIQ helps investment professionals conduct more thorough, efficient, and accurate due diligence. The company’s platform is trusted by leading private equity firms and diligence advisory firms to streamline their due diligence processes while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. For more information, visit www.diligentiq.com.
About FINTOP Capital
FINTOP Capital is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage fintech companies. With over $700 million in committed capital across five funds, FINTOP brings decades of fintech founding and operating experience to the boardroom, partnering with innovative entrepreneurs to push the frontiers of the financial services sector. For more information, visit www.fintopcapital.com.
About JAM FINTOP
JAM FINTOP is a joint venture between JAM Special Opportunity Ventures and FINTOP Capital. The partnership brings together bank experts and seasoned fintech entrepreneurs to invest in companies changing the way financial institutions and their customers move, track, and interact with money. For more information, visit www.jamfintop.com.
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