Fintech · London, United Kingdom
Model ML
An AI tool built on OpenAI to speed financial due diligence for investors and advisors, led by Chaz (Fat Llama founder, YC S17) in business and Arns (Fancy founder, YC S20) in tech/product; their startups were acquired (Hygglo and Gopuff).
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 1-10
- Founded 2023
- Total raised
- $87M
- Series A · last round Nov '25
About Model ML
The company is building an AI tool to speed up financial due diligence for investors and advisors. It builds on top of OpenAI. Chaz, who previously founded Fat Llama (YC S17) and leads business and sales, is part of the team. Arns, who previously founded Fancy (YC S20) and leads tech and product, is on board. Fat Llama was acquired by Hygglo, and Fancy was acquired by Gopuff.
Funding
$87Mtotal raised
- Nov 2025 · Series A$75M
- Feb 2025 · Seed$12M
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