9fin Boosts Global Debt Coverage with Bond Radar Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 24, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision 9fin
9fin, a leading AI-driven analytics platform specializing in debt capital markets, has acquired Bond Radar, a renowned intelligence and data provider for the global primary debt issuance market. The acquisition significantly enhances 9fin's historical data coverage and expands its geographic reach, particularly into investment grade debt and emerging markets such as Asia and Latin America. This strategic move follows 9fin's recent $50 million Series B funding, which is expected to accelerate the company's growth and position it as a top player in debt market intelligence. Steven Hunter, CEO and co-founder of 9fin, emphasized that the integration of Bond Radar's extensive market data and client relationships will solidify 9fin's position as a comprehensive resource for debt market professionals. Bond Radar, recognized for detailed and timely intelligence on global debt issuance, believes the merger will enhance its service delivery within a broader client base. The acquisition aligns with 9fin's ongoing expansion in Europe and the US, places it on a rapid growth trajectory, and reinforces its mission to lead the global debt market intelligence sector.
Sectors
- Financial Technology
- Debt Capital Markets
Geography
- United Kingdom – 9fin is headquartered in London and has been recognized as a fast-growing company in the UK.
- United States – 9fin has expanded its operations significantly across the US.
- Asia – The acquisition will enable 9fin to expand its geographic reach into key emerging markets, including Asia.
- Latin America – Similarly, the acquisition allows 9fin to reach into emerging markets like Latin America.
Industry
- Financial Technology – The acquisition involves 9fin, a fintech company specializing in AI-powered analytics for the debt capital markets.
- Debt Capital Markets – Both 9fin and Bond Radar operate within this sector, focusing on providing intelligence and analytics for global primary debt issuance.
Financials
- $50 million – Series B funding raised by 9fin prior to the acquisition.
- $87 million – Total funding raised by 9fin to date.
- $17 trillion – Assets under management by 9fin's client base in debt capital markets.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9fin | Acquirer | Company | A leading AI-powered analytics platform for debt capital markets. |
| Bond Radar | Target | Company | A premier intelligence and data provider for the global primary debt issuance markets. |
| Steven Hunter | CEO and Co-founder | Person | CEO and co-founder of 9fin, leading the acquisition of Bond Radar. |
| Gregor Davis | Director | Person | Director of Bond Radar, comments on the acquisition and its impacts. |
| Highland Europe | Investor | Company | Led 9fin's recent $50 million Series B funding round. |