Aveni is a financial technology company that develops AI solutions for regulated industries, with a primary focus on financial services. Its products apply domain-specific large language models (LLMs) and advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques to automate complex processes across compliance, risk management, adviser oversight, and operational workflows. The company’s technology portfolio includes Aveni Detect and Aveni Assist, both designed to support automation and decision-making in areas such as quality assurance, conduct risk monitoring, customer vulnerability detection, and performance management. These tools are adaptable to an organisation’s internal processes, terminology, and regulatory frameworks, helping users improve consistency, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency. Aveni works with financial institutions across the UK, offering tools that align with industry regulations, including guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and upcoming requirements under the EU AI Act. Central to Aveni’s approach is FinLLM, a large language model developed specifically for financial services use cases. Created by the company’s in-house research and engineering team, FinLLM is designed to provide secure, explainable outputs suitable for deployment in regulated environments. Aveni’s focus on applied AI for financial services is grounded in the development of infrastructure and models that address sector-specific needs, particularly in areas requiring high standards of data handling, traceability, and compliance assurance.