Kensho VC

Kensho, based in Cambridge, MA, develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that enable users to query complex datasets in plain English for rapid, actionable insights. Acquired by S&P Global in 2018 for $550 million, Kensho previously raised over $100 million in total funding, including a $50 million Series B round in 2017. The company's advanced analytics serve major financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, as well as the U.S. Intelligence Community. Notable early investors included Google Ventures (GV) and In-Q-Tel. Operating as the AI and Innovation Hub for S&P Global, Kensho applies its machine learning capabilities to financial, socio-economic, and national security applications. It was founded in 2013 by Daniel Nadler and Peter Kruskall.