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Denki

YC F25

London, GB · Founded 2025 · 4 employees · 4 known investors

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Denki provides software that automates financial audit procedures—including planning, testing, and documentation—to help companies comply with regulations like SOX and SEC requirements. The platform integrates with existing audit systems and generates detailed audit workpapers with full traceability.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFinOpsComplianceAIAI AssistantUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Denki was founded in 2025 by Felipe Jin Li and David Jin Li.

FJFelipe Jin Li
Felipe Jin LiCEOFelipe Jin Li studied explainable AI during a PhD at University College London and previously worked as a consultant at McKinsey and as a design and mobile engineer at a GE-backed startup. He now leads Denki, which applies explainable AI to compliance and regulatory work.
DJDavid Jin Li
David Jin LiCTODavid Jin Li studied computer science at Imperial College and previously worked as a financial research engineer at MacroHive, which was acquired by BGC. He is building AI-powered tools for internal audit functions at financial technology companies.

Investors · 4

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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20VCreportedLondon · $250K – $5M

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Base10 PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Funding

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$8.2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2026

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Denki, Inc.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
DENKI LIMITED
Company number
SC202506
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 Dec 1999
Registered office
Bordeaux House, 31 Kinnoull Street, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 5EN
Nature of business (SIC)
62012 — Business and domestic software development
Previous names
LOOPRIVER LIMITED (1999–2000)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 9 Dec 2025 · next due 23 Dec 2026

Current officers · 5

  • Abl (secretaries) Limited — corporate secretary, appointed 1 Aug 2003
  • Colin Anderson — director, appointed 16 Jul 2019
  • David Scott Jones — director, appointed 4 Dec 2025
  • Gary John Penn — director, appointed 23 May 2018
  • Aaron Trenwith Puzey — director, appointed 19 Jan 2000

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

Denki Raises $4.1M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2026Denki raises $4.1m to bring AI to financial auditingfintech.global · Mar 2026✔️ Denki — AI for Auditors at Public Companiesycombinator.com · Oct 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Denki do?
Denki provides software that automates financial audit procedures—including planning, testing, and documentation—to help companies comply with regulations like SOX and SEC requirements. The platform integrates with existing audit systems and generates detailed audit workpapers with full traceability.
Who founded Denki?
Denki was founded by Felipe Jin Li, David Jin Li in 2025.
Who are Denki's investors?
Denki's investors include Shine Capital, Y Combinator, 20VC, Base10 Partners.
How much funding has Denki raised?
Denki has disclosed $8.2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Denki headquartered?
Denki is headquartered in London, GB.