Bridgetown Research, a startup using AI agents to streamline due diligence, has raised $19 million in Series A funding.
The round was co-led by Accel and Lightspeed, supporting Bridgetown’s mission to cut costs and speed up decision-making in private equity, venture capital, and corporate M&A.
AI-Powered Due Diligence in 24 Hours
Bridgetown’s platform automates research by utilizing three layers of AI agents:
- Voice AI agents – Conduct automated expert interviews.
- Large-language models (LLMs) – Analyze responses using clustering and regression techniques.
- Small-language models (SLMs) – Convert findings into digestible reports.
CEO Harsh Sahai, a former McKinsey and Amazon researcher, emphasized how Bridgetown replaces traditional consulting firms like McKinsey and Bain by offering faster and more scalable insights.
“Instead of interviewing one executive, we can interview hundreds of mid-level experts—without scheduling delays,” Sahai explained.
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Addressing AI Reliability with Transparency
To tackle AI’s hallucination risks, Bridgetown Research offers “steerability and auditability”—allowing clients to trace data sources and verify AI-generated conclusions. Voice agents also record expert interviews, ensuring accuracy.
Growing Traction Among Investment Firms
Bridgetown Research already serves two UK firms and 12 U.S. clients, including top-tier PE/VC funds and M&A teams. It competes with startups like Mako AI and DiligentIQ, but Sahai believes Bridgetown offers a more complete solution.
With $19M in fresh funding, Bridgetown Research is set to redefine AI-driven research, making due diligence faster, more affordable, and scalable for financial professionals worldwide.
