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Finbourne, a London-based startup, is transforming how financial companies manage and utilize their data by leveraging AI, cloud services, and innovative technology. The company has raised £55 million ($70 million) in a Series B funding round co-led by Highland Europe and AVP, valuing Finbourne at £280 million ($356 million). Founded by Thomas McHugh, a former senior quant at RBS, the startup aims to help financial institutions streamline their data operations, making them more efficient and scalable. McHugh’s experience during the 2008 financial crisis, where he restructured data management at RBS, inspired the creation of Finbourne. The company’s products include the LUSID Operational Data Store and various portfolio management tools. Finbourne is also focused on aiding companies in managing data for AI model training, ensuring data privacy and reducing “hallucinations” in AI outputs. With a competitive landscape featuring firms like Blackrock’s Aladdin and State Street Alpha, Finbourne offers a simplified, consolidated approach that has attracted clients such as Fidelity International and the London Stock Exchange Group.

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