# Chinese AI startup Kimi connects to Wall Street data

> Moonshot's Kimi model now integrates with major financial data providers and is being used by investment banks and venture capital firms.
- Title: Chinese AI startup Kimi connects to Wall Street data · CNBC
- Summary: Moonshot's Kimi model now integrates with major financial data providers and is being used by investment banks and venture capital firms. Chinese AI…
- Keywords: moonshot, kimi, artificial intelligence, financial services, china, investment banking, cicc, s&p global, wind information, ai commercialization, venture capital, hong shan
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/2026/09/17/china-moonshot-kimi-financial-services.html
- Author: Evelyn Cheng
- Published: 2026-09-17T14:30:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moonshot, kimi, artificial intelligence, financial services, china, investment banking, cicc, s&p global, wind information, ai commercialization, venture capital, hong shan
## Moonshot launches Kimi for finance
Beijing-based Moonshot announced Thursday that its Kimi AI model now connects to major financial data providers like S&P Global and Wind Information, with investment banks and venture capital firms already using it.
## Financial giants are already clients
Investment bank CICC and venture capital firms including Sequoia China (now Hong Shan) are using Kimi for their work, signaling serious adoption among major financial institutions.
## Direct access to market data
Kimi users can access S&P Global Market Intelligence, Crunchbase, Wind, Tianyancha, SEC EDGAR filings, IMF data, World Bank reports, and Federal Reserve economic data without switching apps.
## Tiered pricing starts at $7 monthly
Kimi subscriptions range from 49 yuan ($7.31) per month to 699 yuan ($104.23), with different data access levels depending on which tier users choose.
## AI reliability matters for finance
Deutsche Bank's Beijing manager noted that AI companies combining strong capabilities with financial expertise and data security will lead the transformation of financial workflows.

> AI companies that understand real financial workflows and can deliver reliability and data security will be particularly well positioned to contribute to this transformation.
## Moonshot reportedly pursuing Hong Kong IPO
The startup has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, though the company declined to comment on the speculation.
## Key takeaway

Chinese AI companies are moving beyond chatbots into specialized financial tools that connect to real professional workflows and data sources.