Kensho

Kensho combines natural language search, graphical user interfaces, and secure cloud computing to create a new class of analytics tools.

About

Kensho combines natural language search queries, graphical user interfaces, and secure cloud computing to create a new class of analytics tools for investment professionals. Addressing the three biggest challenges surrounding investment analysis on Wall Street today—speed, scale, and automation—Kensho's intelligent computer systems are capable of answering complex financial questions posed in plain English. Kensho is a data analytics and machine intelligence company. Kensho deploys scalable machine learning and analytics systems across the most critical government and commercial institutions in the world to solve some of the hardest analytical problems of our time. Founded in the spring of 2013 out of MIT and Harvard, Kensho's senior team members come from veteran positions at Google, Apple, and the United States Federal Reserve. They are a diverse and spirited group of engineers, scientists, and financial professionals who are accomplished analytical thinkers and passionate problem solvers. Together, their multi-talented team includes Ph.D. physicists, a three-time International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) world champion, Ph.D. economists, internationally competitive chess players, the author of Quantitative Finance for Physicists, a member of the original Apple iPhone engineering team, and one of the youngest ever entrants to Harvard College (age 15).

Mission

Kensho's core mission is centered around harnessing the power of data-driven insights to revolutionize the financial industry. By leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning, Kensho aims to provide actionable intelligence and innovative solutions to complex financial problems. Their primary goal is to empower organizations and individuals with cutting-edge tools and technologies, fostering informed decision-making and driving growth in the ever-evolving world of finance.

Employee Benefits

Core Values

  • Innovation: Kensho is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and data science, encouraging employees to think outside the box and pioneer new solutions.
  • Collaboration: Collaboration is key to Kensho's success, with a focus on teamwork, open communication, and a shared commitment to achieving common goals.
  • Impact: Kensho is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world, using technology to solve complex problems and create meaningful change.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Kensho values diversity and inclusivity, recognizing that a variety of perspectives and experiences are essential to creating innovative solutions and a strong company culture.

Kensho

Leadership

President & Chief Operating Officer at Kensho

Adam Broun

President & Chief Operating Officer
CTO at Kensho

Matt Taylor

CTO
Investor at Kensho

Larry Bohn

Investor

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Location
Cambridge, MA
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Company Size
51-100
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Revenue Range
$10M to $50M
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Valuation
$500,000,000
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Founded
2013-05-01
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Current Status
Was Acquired
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Work Mode
Open Roles
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Funding

Total Funding
$
81125000
Funding Rounds
7
Num Investors
2
Work Mode
IPO Status
Private
Funding Stage
M & A
Last Funding Date
2017-02-28
Last Funding Type
Series B
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