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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Vahe Andonians |
| Headquarters | 115 Broadway, Floor 5, New York, NY 10006 |
Number of locations | New York, Frankfurt and Yerevan |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | https://www.cognaize.com/ |
Cognaize is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions for the financial services sector and headquartered in New York. The company focuses on transforming unstructured, often complex data—including tables, images, and text—into actionable insights. Cognaize utilizes precise language models, knowledge graphs, and a hybrid AI-human collaboration framework to enable financial institutions to improve operational efficiency and decision-making processes. Recently, Cognaize announced its FinTech membership in the Association of German Banks, providing access to a broad network of industry experts and collaboration opportunities.
History
editCognaize was founded in 2020 by Vahe Andonians, a banker, data scientist, and entrepreneur who is also a senior lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. The company was established to address the challenge of processing large volumes of unstructured data in the financial industry. Since its inception, Cognaize has developed a range of AI tools designed to enhance decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
Technology
editCognaize's technology integrates generative AI language models, knowledge graphs, and deep learning to process unstructured financial documents, such as financial reports, ESG reports, and credit agreements. Unlike traditional document processing, Cognaize's solutions extract and interpret data, allowing institutions to align document processing with specific internal rules. The company's human-in-the-loop framework ensures critical decision-making involves human oversight, improving accuracy and compliance in high-stakes financial environments.[1] In 2023, Cognaize expanded its IDP platform with knowledge graph technology, fusing AI and human expertise to deliver deeper insights and decision-making capabilities.[2]
Products and Services
editCognaize provides of AI-powered solutions for the financial industry, including:
- Data Extraction Tools: These tools extract data from unstructured documents, including financial and credit reports.
- Document Automation Models: AI models designed to automate document processing tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual workload.
- Custom AI Solutions: Tailored AI solutions designed to meet the specific needs of financial institutions, from automating document workflows to enhancing data analytics capabilities.
Use Cases
editCognaize's solutions are use-case agnostic and focus on the financial services sector, including rating agencies, global banks, and large financial service providers. Its AI technology is used to process and interpret - often layout-heavy - financial documents such as financial reports, ESG reports, loan agent bank notices, and credit agreements. This automation allows clients to obtain deeper insights and access new data points for improved decision-making while reducing the manual effort previously required for data extraction and interpretation.
Funding
editIn 2023, Cognaize raised $18 million in a Series A funding round. This investment is being used to accelerate research and product development, marketing, and sales capacity to scale its global operations.[3][4]
Recognition
editCognaize has been recognized for its advancements in AI and document automation in the financial services industry. Key accolades include:
- On March 20, 2024, Cognaize won the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award from the Business Intelligence Group, acknowledging the company's innovative AI solutions.[5]
- On June 19, 2024, Cognaize was named a winner in the 4th annual AIFinTech 100, recognizing its contributions to AI in financial services.[6]
- On October 3, 2023, CB Insights included Cognaize in its Fintech 100 ranking (formerly known as the Fintech 250), recognizing its expertise in intelligent document processing (IDP) powered by hybrid intelligence technology.[7]
Cognaize's founder, Vahe Andonians, also contributed to discussions about AI trends in his article, The AGI Horizon, which explores the future trajectory of AI development.[8]
References
edit- ^ Hampton, Jaime (2023-04-26). "Cognaize Expands IDP Platform with Knowledge Graph to Fuse AI and Human Expertise". Datanami. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Andonians, Vahe. "Council Post: What AI-Generated Fingers AI Can Teach You About Training Your Own Models". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Cognaize raises $18M to build a better LLM for the finance sector, one that keeps humans in the loop". Granatus Ventures. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Lunden, Ingrid (2023-07-18). "Cognaize raises $18M to build a better LLM for the finance sector, one that keeps humans in the loop". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Cognaize (2024-03-20). "Cognaize Wins Business Intelligence Group's 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "AIFinTech100 2024". AIFinTech100. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "CB Insights Research". CB Insights Research. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "The AGI Horizon: How One Chart Is Shaping Our AI Expectations". Finextra Research. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-09-16.