FT Ventures Partners with RavenPack to Enhance Financial AI Solutions

Institutional Clients Gain Access to Premium Financial Journalism through Bigdata.com

LONDON and NEW YORK, December 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RavenPack, a leading name in AI and big data analytics within the financial services sector, has announced a landmark strategic collaboration with the Financial Times (FT). This partnership includes a significant investment from FT Ventures and a comprehensive content licensing agreement aimed at enriching financial AI capabilities.

Integrating Trusted Journalism with Advanced Analytics

The new agreement will seamlessly incorporate the FT’s premium news feed and historical archives into RavenPack’s suite of analytics tools, particularly through the innovative platform Bigdata.com. This integration allows institutional clients—including hedge funds and banks—to construct intelligent financial agents that leverage decades of reliable business journalism.

Meeting the Evolving Needs of Financial Professionals

“Our alliance with RavenPack signifies a transformative leap in how the FT adapts to the dynamic requirements of the financial ecosystem,” remarked James Mann, Managing Director of FT Professional. “This is our inaugural distribution partnership tailored specifically for the generative AI era, showcasing the growing reliance of professional readers on both human insight and machine-induced analytics.“

Support for Technology Advancements in Financial Workflows

Alexandra Calinikos, investment director of the FT group, emphasized the value of RavenPack in the FT Ventures portfolio: “This investment underscores our commitment to fostering teams that pioneer technologies aimed at enhancing professional workflows and maximizing the impact of FT journalism.” It opens avenues for strategic collaboration across sectors including licensing, advertising, and events.

Transforming Financial Decision-Making with AI

“Now that our intelligence products are powered by authoritative FT content, we are expediting the shift toward AI that truly emulates the reasoning of seasoned analysts,” stated Armando Gonzalez, CEO of RavenPack. “This marks the dawn of AI that goes beyond merely reading news; it interprets the complexities of the financial world.“

Key Features of the Partnership

This collaboration combines editorial excellence with AI innovation, providing deep insights into global markets, corporate strategies, and macroeconomic trends. Key features include:

• Real-Time Intelligence: Access to FT news and historical archives since 2012, fully licensed for Generative AI use.
• Advanced Analytical Tools: Harness AI to extract structured insights and understand how narratives drive market behavior.
• Narrative Understanding: Develop agents capable of grasping not only numerical data but also the sentiments and evolving stories impacting financial choices.
• Programmatic Integration: Easily embed FT content into research and trading systems for continuous intelligence.

A Commitment to Ethical AI in Finance

All FT content made available through this agreement adheres to strict licensing that respects copyright and intellectual property rights. To commemorate this partnership, RavenPack has issued a “Manifesto on Responsible Intelligence in Finance,” detailing the ethical principles governing Bigdata.com. The complete manifesto can be found here.

About RavenPack and the Financial Times

RavenPack is globally recognized as a premier provider of data-driven business insights, serving the largest hedge funds, banks, and asset managers. The launch of Bigdata.com in 2024 marked a significant evolution in how professionals access real-time financial data and insights. The Financial Times, with its 1.5 million paying readers and a reputation for integrity and accuracy, continues to lead the way in business journalism.

Exploring the Future with FT Ventures

FT Ventures serves as the corporate venture branch of the Financial Times Group, investing in innovative, high-growth firms within the global information sector. Its recent investments highlight a commitment to fostering groundbreaking solutions that transform the financial landscape. The partnership with RavenPack is a testament to this vision, paving the way for smarter, data-driven financial decision-making.