Moonshot, the Beijing-based company behind the Kimi AI model, announced Thursday that it has connected Kimi to a group of financial data providers. The move gives users inside banks, funds and venture firms direct access to data used for analysis and reports.
The announcement was made through a company blog post on Thursday. It marks a push by Moonshot into commercial, real-world applications for its AI tools.
Who Is Using Kimi
Moonshot named several financial firms now using its Kimi models. These include investment bank CICC and venture capital firm Hong Shan, which was previously known as Sequoia China.
The company said the new offering is called Kimi for financial services. It is built for professionals who need fast access to financial data and analysis tools.
Users do not need a separate app or interface to use the new features. The data access is built directly into the existing Kimi platform.
What Data Sources Are Included
Kimi users can now pull information from a range of data partners. These include S&P Global Market Intelligence, Crunchbase, Wind Information, and the business database Tianyancha.
The model can also access the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR system. That system holds financial filings for public companies in the United States.
Kimi can additionally pull data from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Federal Reserve Economic Data site known as FRED. This gives users a wide range of economic and financial information in one place.
A test of Kimi's mobile app showed that data access varies by subscription tier. Not all users see the same tools or information.
Kimi subscriptions start at 49 yuan, or about $7.31, per month. Higher tiers cost up to 699 yuan, or roughly $104.23, per month.
Samuel Fischer, the Beijing branch manager at Deutsche Bank, appeared in a promotional video Moonshot released on Thursday. He said the real shift comes from combining stronger AI tools with professional financial expertise.
Fischer said AI companies that understand financial workflows and can offer reliable, secure data will be well positioned. He added that AI can now organize and compare financial information and flag inconsistencies.
It was not confirmed whether Deutsche Bank is a paying client of the new service. The bank declined to comment when asked.
Moonshot released its Kimi K3 model in July. That model competes directly with AI systems built by leading U.S. companies.
The company has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. Moonshot has not confirmed this and says it does not comment on market rumors.
The launch shows how Chinese AI firms are working to build paying customer bases in specific industries. Financial services is one of the sectors where Moonshot is now competing for business.
