Frankfurt-based big xyt, a data analytics company for financial markets, has secured its first external investment—a €10M funding round led by Amsterdam’s Finch Capital.
After a decade of profitable, bootstrapped growth, big xyt aims to use the funds to expand into key markets, including Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific (APAC).
The investment will also support a hiring drive in 2025, aligning with big xyt’s strategy to strengthen its position in AI-based data analytics for financial markets.
Robin Mess, CEO of big xyt, says, “This investment is a testament to big xyt’s strong reputation and commitment to innovation, unrivalled data quality, and exceptional service.”
“Finch Capital’s support accelerates our product development and team growth and enables us to take our proven expertise to the next level to meet the rising demand for advanced analytics. These include the need for automation and data-driven decisions in order to navigate regulatory pressures and stay competitive in increasingly complex financial markets,” adds Mess.
Actionable insights for complex markets
big xyt has developed a scalable platform for analysing large volumes of global market data, generating metrics for various trading activities and providing APIs for advanced quantitative research and algorithmic tools.
The platform supports pre-trade, intra-trade, and post-trade analysis, as well as market structure analysis, with data available in T+1 and real-time for improved trading decisions and risk management.
The company offers analytics solutions to a wide range of clients, including banks, brokers, asset managers, exchanges, regulators, and market intelligence firms.
big xyt’s private cloud-based technology normalises trade conditions, enabling accurate aggregation of trading volumes and customizable analysis. Its APIs also support data science and quant teams with complex security and execution analytics.
The company is valued for its high-quality data and expertise in managing secure, sophisticated data analytics environments.
Brief about Finch Capital
Finch Capital is a European growth investment firm with offices in London and Amsterdam. The firm collaborates with ambitious founders to accelerate their journey to profitable scale within the financial and business technology sectors.
With a portfolio of over 45 companies, including Fourthline, eflow, Goodlord, NomuPay, and Zopa, Finch Capital focuses on driving sustainable growth and capital efficiency, supporting the rise of the next generation of tech-driven industry leaders.
Speaking on the latest investment, Aman Ghei, UK Partner at Finch Capital, says, “big xyt’s expertise in automating capital markets data is crucial as financial institutions face mounting competitive pressures and regulatory demands. This investment will support their strategic growth across Europe, the US and APAC, further strengthening their leadership in trading data analytics.”
“big xyt’s team is uniquely positioned to dominate the market with their unmatched expertise in financial data analytics, robust tech innovation, and deep industry insights. Their strategic vision, combined with a proven track record in scaling complex, data-driven solutions, empowers them to stay ahead of evolving market demands.”
Ghei further adds, “big xyt’s ability to deliver unparalleled data quality and actionable intelligence is precisely what today’s financial institutions need to gain a competitive edge, making them the most formidable team to lead this space.”
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