Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Connects Its Kimi Models to Wall Street’s Leading Data Providers

Moonshot revealed Thursday that its Kimi models now connect to the world’s largest data providers, allowing banks and funds to pull filings and reports directly into the tool. The Chinese AI startup says investment banks, funds and venture capital firms are already using the technology.

Hong Shan, formerly Sequoia China, and investment bank CICC are among the companies currently employing Kimi. This development is part of Moonshot’s announcement about launching Kimi for financial services, which signals how AI companies are now chasing practical, commercial uses for their technology.

What Kimi Can Access

Through its partnerships with several industry data providers, Kimi gives users direct access to the information they typically need for analysis and reporting. The list includes:

1. S&P Global Market Intelligence
2. Crunchbase
3. Wind
4. Local financial news leaders
5. Business database Tianyancha

According to Moonshot, Kimi can also directly access the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR system for public companies’ financial filings, the IMF, World Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve Economic Data site (FRED).

Financial professionals now have access to filings and reports directly within Kimi, eliminating the need to download a separate interface for the task. The announcement also signals how AI companies are now chasing practical, commercial uses for their technology.

Pricing and Subscriptions

Monthly subscriptions for Kimi begin at 49 yuan ($7.31) and can rise as high as 699 yuan ($104.23). An examination of the app itself revealed that access to distinct types of data varies according to which subscription level a user holds.

The layered arrangement points to a system where users can buy into several levels of access at Moonshot. Those who pay a higher amount probably gain access to more data sources, even though the company has not spelled out precisely what each tier covers. The company has not spelled out precisely what each tier covers, but the arrangement suggests a structure where users can buy into several levels of access at Moonshot.

Deutsche Bank’s Endorsement

On Thursday, Moonshot published a promotional video featuring Samuel Fischer, who runs the Beijing office at Deutsche Bank. He positioned the change as a push for more practical uses of AI within banking.

“The real inflection point really is the combination of stronger AI capabilities with professional expertise,” Fischer said. “AI companies that understand real financial workflows and can deliver reliability and data security will be particularly well positioned to contribute to this transformation.”

He also noted that AI is capable of organizing and comparing this sort of data, spotting discrepancies, and backing up early examination.

There was no immediate confirmation about whether Deutsche Bank was a client. The bank failed to answer a request for comment right away. The company declined to answer questions put to it.

The Kimi K3 Model

Moonshot’s Kimi K3 was launched in July, and it is positioned against models from major U.S. companies.

A Hong Kong IPO has reportedly been filed confidentially by the company, though Moonshot has stated it does not comment on market rumors or speculation.

The Data Partners

Kimi’s capabilities draw on a number of data partners, and the source sets out the complete list below.

Moonshot has clearly set its sights on financial institutions, a field where the accuracy and trustworthiness of data take precedence over any consumer-facing features. It is not yet known whether Deutsche Bank is an actual customer. The bank’s backing in the video counts for something, even though the company declined to answer questions put to it.

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