OpenAI Purchases Personal Finance Company Hiro Finance; New Signups Halted, Shutdown Scheduled for April 20, and Data Deletion Set for May 13 (Julie Bort/TechCrunch)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 14 2026
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Source: Techmeme
Acquisition Announcement: OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, as announced by founder Ethan Bloch.
Service Shutdown: Hiro Finance will stop new sign-ups and shut down its services on April 20, with all data being deleted by May 13.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
