Santé raises $15M Series A led by FINTOP to expand its AI operating system for wine and spirits retail, with support from Bonfire Ventures, Operator Collective, and Y Combinator.
Amount Raised
$15 Million
Round Type
Series A
New YorkInformation TechnologySoftwareArtificial IntelligenceE CommerceMarketplaceRetailMachine LearningInvestors
Description
Santé, a fintech and AI platform for the wine and spirits industry, announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by FINTOP with participation from returning investors Bonfire Ventures, Operator Collective, Y Combinator, and Veridical Ventures. The funding comes six months after the company's $7.6 million seed round during a period of 500% business growth, with the platform now serving nearly 1,000 retailers processing $2 billion in annual GMV. Santé's platform addresses regulatory friction and operational challenges in liquor retail by providing AI agents for inventory management, merchandising, and eCommerce. The capital will be used to expand the AI-powered operating system that covers in-store operations, eCommerce, delivery apps, marketing, subscriptions, and employee scheduling.
Quick answer
Santé raised $15 Million in a Series A round, dated October 6, 2026. Investors: Y Combinator, Operator Collective, Bonfire Ventures, Veridical Ventures and Fintop. Santé is based in New York, New York, United States.
- How much did Santé raise?
- Santé raised $15 Million in a Series A round on October 6, 2026.
- Who invested in Santé?
- Y Combinator, Operator Collective, Bonfire Ventures, Veridical Ventures and Fintop are named as investors in this round.
- What does Santé do?
- Santé is a purpose-built AI fintech operating system for wine and liquor retailers.
- Where is Santé based and how big is it?
- Santé is based in New York, New York, United States. Fundz records about 11 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Santé?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Santé, including the Founder & Owner. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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