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Finley raises $1.85M in a pre-seed round led by Cofounders Capital. The funds will be used to expand product development and support unique financial needs of more industries.

PRIVATEAug 17, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

$1.85 Million

Round Type

Seed

WilmingtonFinancial ServicesArtificial IntelligenceFinanceFintech

Investors

Cofounders Capital

Description

Finley, based in Wilmington, North Carolina, has successfully raised $1.85 million in a pre-seed funding round. The fintech company provides middle-market businesses with AI-driven financial insights as a virtual CFO. The round was led by Cofounders Capital, which will see a partner joining Finley's board. The new capital aims to enhance product development efforts.

Company Information

Company

Finley

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About

Finley is a financial technology company built to serve middle-market businesses. The company provides AI-driven financial insights, functioning as a virtual CFO to navigate complex financial landscapes. Founded in 2025 by nCino alumni Justin Norwood and Josh Pennington, Finley helps business leaders manage routine financial tasks and strategic decision-making.

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