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Inference Research secures $20 million Seed funding round led by Avenir Group to build its AI-native quantitative franchise.

PRIVATEFeb 11, 2026

Amount Raised

$20 Million

Round Type

Seed

Hong Kong IslandArtificial IntelligenceBlockchainCryptocurrency

Investors

Avenir Group

Description

Inference Research announced the closing of a $20 million Seed funding round, led by Avenir Group. The funding will accelerate infrastructure development and support the scaling of its proprietary AI systems. Founded by Luke Li, it aims to blend traditional finance with AI innovation. Avenir Group's strategic support will help Inference Research pursue long-term growth and resilience.

Quick answer

Inference Research raised $20 Million in a Seed round, dated February 11, 2026. Investors: Avenir Group. Inference Research is based in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China.

How much did Inference Research raise?
Inference Research raised $20 Million in a Seed round on February 11, 2026.
Who invested in Inference Research?
Avenir Group is named as investors in this round.
What does Inference Research do?
Inference Research is an AI-native quantitative trading franchise architected to capitalize on the convergence of Digital Assets and Traditional Finance.
Where is Inference Research based and how big is it?
Inference Research is based in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China.

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Company Information

Company

Inference Research

Location

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

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Inference Research is an AI-native quantitative trading franchise architected to capitalize on the convergence of Digital Assets and Traditional Finance. Combining sovereign AI technology with institutional trading discipline, the firm operates across digital assets, traditional markets, and emerging frontiers.

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