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Wavvest secures $2.7 million in pre-seed funding led by Fenway Summer while appointing advisor Vinnie Maliakkal from Charles Schwab to enhance its wealth management platform.

PRIVATEJul 08, 202619 days ago

Amount Raised

$2.7 Million

Round Type

Seed

ChicagoFinancial ServicesArtificial IntelligenceFintechMachine Learning

Investors

Fenway Summer

Description

Wavvest is a Chicago-based startup focused on developing an AI-native operating system for independent wealth managers. The company has raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding and is set to launch a seed round soon. Vinnie Maliakkal, an advisor with significant experience from Charles Schwab, joins the firm to strengthen its advisory team. This hire is seen as a validation of Wavvest's innovative platform.

Company Information

Company

Wavvest

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Wavvest is a Chicago-based startup developing an AI-native operating system for independent wealth managers. The company focuses on financial planning technology and is building tools with CRM-like functionality and portfolio accounting. Wavvest aims to leverage third-party large language models while maintaining proprietary technology. Additionally, they have formed strategic partnerships to enhance AI-powered financial planning for advisors and clients.

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