London-based fintech startup Saturn has closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by European venture firm Singular, with backing from Shapers, Y Combinator, and Zeno Ventures.
The round, which reportedly closed in just 10 days, will accelerate AI product development and expand the company's compliance automation platform for financial advisors.
The Founders Solving the Financial Advice Gap
Saturn was founded in 2023 by Amal Jolly (CEO), Michael Ettlinger (CTO), and Rohit Vaish (President), who bring deep expertise from wealth management, AI research, and banking.
The trio identified a critical problem after reading an industry report: fewer than 1 in 10 UK adults received financial advice last year, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
The core issue isn't demand—it's economics. Traditional financial advice costs approximately £2,000 per client annually because advisors spend excessive time on administrative tasks and compliance documentation.
Saturn's AI platform automates client onboarding, suitability reports, meeting notes, and pension transfers, reducing review time from hours to minutes.
Company Funding History
| Round | Amount | Date | Key Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $15M | October 2025 | Singular (lead), Shapers, Y Combinator, Zeno Ventures |
| Y Combinator (S24) | Undisclosed | August 2024 | Y Combinator |
Why This Investment Signals Market Transformation?
Saturn's funding arrives as AI-powered fintech attracts serious capital across Europe. The company already serves over 600 advisory firms, including Progeny, Hoxton Wealth, Perspective Financial Group, and Insight Financial Associates.
More than 2,000 advisors use the platform daily to manage over £35 billion in assets under management.
Jeremy Uzan, Co-Founder and General Partner at Singular, noted the founding team's “high-velocity” execution and early traction as key investment factors.
The platform's compliance-first architecture adapts to UK regulatory standards while maintaining human oversight—all AI-generated documents receive licensed professional review before client delivery.
Saturn aims to reduce the cost of serving a client by 90%, bringing the annual cost down to just £200. This economic shift could make professional financial guidance accessible to millions currently priced out of the market.
Investment Breakdown
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding Amount | $15M (£11.2M / €12.9M) |
| Round Type | Series A |
| Lead Investor | Singular |
| Participating Investors | Shapers, Y Combinator, Zeno Ventures |
| Close Timeline | 10 days |
| Valuation | Not publicly disclosed |
Connect With Saturn
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | saturnos.com |
| linkedin.com/company/saturntechnology | |
| Twitter/X | @Saturn__OS |
What's Next for Saturn?
The fresh capital will fund engineering hires, expand compliance expertise, and deepen industry partnerships.
The company's stated mission is to make human-led financial advice accessible to one billion people globally, starting with the UK market.
Saturn faces the challenge of scaling AI compliance tools across different regulatory jurisdictions while maintaining the quality that attracted its current client base.
However, with established firms already integrating the platform and strong investor backing, the company is positioned to lead the automation shift in wealth management.
The funding demonstrates investor confidence that AI can solve structural cost problems in regulated industries—not by replacing humans, but by eliminating the administrative burden that prevents professionals from serving more clients.
