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Business|May 24, 2026|1 min read

Moment Raises $78M Series C to Automate Trading with AI

Moment, founded by former Citadel quantitative traders, has raised $78 million in Series C funding led by Index Ventures with a16z participating to develop AI tools for automating fixed-income and equities trading technology.

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Moment, a financial-technology firm established by a group of former quantitative traders and researchers from Citadel Securities, has successfully secured $78 million in its Series C funding round. The investment was led by Index Ventures, with additional participation from a16z.

This funding round underscores the increasing demand from wealth management firms for Moment's AI-based operating system designed for investment management. The company's advanced platform leverages artificial intelligence to streamline and automate intricate trading operations in both fixed-income and equities markets.

With this latest round of funding, Moment's total capital raised has reached a notable milestone as it continues to expand its AI-driven trading technology. The platform is witnessing growing adoption among leading wealth management firms that are integrating its AI operating system to optimize their investment strategies.

The robust investor interest in this funding round reflects ongoing confidence in the role of AI technologies in enhancing financial market operations and automating trading processes, with Index Ventures taking the lead alongside the participation of notable venture capital firm a16z.

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