London‑based Bunch, an AI‑native platform that automates deal sourcing, diligence and portfolio monitoring for private‑market investors, closed a Series B round of $35 million. The funding was led by existing backers and will be used to scale the product suite and expand into Europe and North America, including two fintech groups eyeing cross‑border deals.

Investors cite Bunch’s ability to reduce manual data entry by up to 80% and to surface comparable transactions across fragmented datasets. By applying large‑language models to term‑sheet analysis, the platform promises faster decision cycles and lower scouting costs. It also supports ESG scoring, a rising priority. Such efficiencies appeal to fund managers pressured by limited LP capital and heightened competition for high‑growth startups.

With the fresh capital, Bunch plans to integrate real‑time market intelligence and launch a marketplace for secondary liquidity. The move could reshape how limited partners evaluate exposure and how general partners source follow‑on capital. For now, the firm has positioned itself as a leading infrastructure play in the burgeoning AI‑private‑equity niche today.