Cynch AI
San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 23 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Cynch combines accountants with AI to analyze financial data and provide insights for business decision-making. It builds AI tools for accountants and business owners in the accounting industry.
Founders & leadership
Cynch AI was founded in 2022 by Nigel Duffy.
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Nigel DuffyCEO and FounderNigel Duffy held senior executive roles at Ernst & Young and various startups, with over 20 years of experience in artificial intelligence research, product development, and organizational leadership across industries including gaming, healthcare, and professional services. He is now founder of Cynch AI, which provides AI-powered financial analysis tools for accountants and business owners.
Board
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Mike GamsonBoard director
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Chris RustBoard director
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$34M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2023–2025
- $9MraisedDec 2025 · 4 sources
True Global Ventures (lead)
Source ↗
▶$18.7MraisedNov 2024 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$18.7MraisedNov 2024 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mike GamsonDirector
- Chris RustDirector
- Nigel DuffyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $18.7M
- Amount sold
- $18.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.2MraisedMar 2023 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.2MraisedMar 2023 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nigel DuffyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $6.3M
- Amount sold
- $6.2M
- First sale
- Mar 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cynch AI do?
- Cynch combines accountants with AI to analyze financial data and provide insights for business decision-making. It builds AI tools for accountants and business owners in the accounting industry.
- Who founded Cynch AI?
- Cynch AI was founded by Nigel Duffy in 2022.
- Who are Cynch AI's investors?
- Cynch AI's investors include Alpha Intelligence Capital, Alumni Ventures, Permanent Capital Ventures, True Global Ventures.
- How much funding has Cynch AI raised?
- Cynch AI has disclosed $34M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Cynch AI headquartered?
- Cynch AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.



