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KelAI

YC X26

New York City, US · Founded 2025 · Delaware corporation · 3 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

KelAI develops an AI system that automatically discovers, tests, and validates trading signals for hedge funds and institutional investors, integrating fragmented research workflows into a single autonomous engine.

Also known as KelAI Capital

FintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

KelAI was founded in 2025 by Jeremie Cohen.

JCJeremie Cohen
Jeremie CoheninFounderJeremie Cohen managed systematic equity portfolios at WorldQuant and led a machine learning team at Millennium Management. He holds a background in nuclear engineering.
GD
Geraldine de GunzburgNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

$5MraisedJul 2026 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeremie CohenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Geraldine de GunzburgExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 KelAI do?
KelAI develops an AI system that automatically discovers, tests, and validates trading signals for hedge funds and institutional investors, integrating fragmented research workflows into a single autonomous engine.
Who founded KelAI?
KelAI was founded by Jeremie Cohen in 2025.
Who are KelAI's investors?
KelAI's investors include Frst, Y Combinator.
How much funding has KelAI raised?
KelAI has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is KelAI headquartered?
KelAI is headquartered in New York City, US.