New Zealand AI startup Stirling has raised NZ$3.8 million (A$3.15M) led by Blackbird, with support from Kiwi founders-investors, to develop an AI autopilot for finance teams.
Amount Raised
A$3.15 Million
Round Type
Seed
New ZealandFinancial ServicesSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceFintechMachine LearningSaaSInvestors
Description
Stirling, founded in 2025, is creating an ‘autopilot’ for finance teams that streamlines AI workflows for tasks like invoice processing and bank reconciliation. The funding round was led by Blackbird, supported by notable Kiwi founders. The startup aims to enhance efficiency in finance teams by integrating seamlessly with existing tools. This innovative solution was inspired by the founders' backgrounds in finance and technology.
Quick answer
Stirling raised A$3.15 Million in a Seed round, dated August 13, 2026. Investors: Rowan Simpson, Eliot Crowther and Blackbird. Stirling is based in New Zealand.
- How much did Stirling raise?
- Stirling raised A$3.15 Million in a Seed round on August 13, 2026.
- Who invested in Stirling?
- Rowan Simpson, Eliot Crowther and Blackbird are named as investors in this round.
- What does Stirling do?
- Sterling is a New Zealand AI startup that provides an ‘autopilot’ solution for finance teams, enabling them to implement AI workflows for tasks like invoice processing and bank reconciliation quickly.
- Where is Stirling based and how big is it?
- Stirling is based in New Zealand. Fundz records about 7 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Fintech around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Stirling that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Moneyball.ai raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on September 9, 2026.
- BrightPlan Group raised $14M (Series C) on September 8, 2026.
- JustSolve raised $4.3M (Pre-Seed) on September 16, 2026.
- SweetAg raised $7.4M on September 1, 2026.
- Neno Technology raised $7.7M (Seed) on August 26, 2026.
- Diald AI raised $1M (Seed) on August 11, 2026.
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