“Data moats” have become a buzzword in AI. Especially in vertical AI companies, the idea is often treated as a core requirement for defensibility. Greylock recently shared a take on this, sparking interest among VCs. At Unique, we’ve spoken to many investors about where they see real data moats—and got no clear answers. Their feedback mostly echoed Greylock. But when we asked other GenAI comp...

2025 is the year of financial AI agents. These intelligent systems are transforming the financial services industry, automating workflows, and enhancing decision-making. But there’s one critical challenge: data quality. Without well prepared, high-quality data, even the most advanced AI agents will struggle to deliver accurate and reliable insights.