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Aaru Expands New York City Operations

11/15/2026
Artificial intelligence technology company Aaru plans to expand its operations in New York City. The project is expected to create more than 650 jobs over the next five years.

The investment will include leasing and building out more than 27,000 square feet of office space near Union Square to support the company's research and development operations.

“We made a deliberate decision to build Aaru in New York City,” said Aaru Co-Founder and CEO Cameron Fink. “The depth and diversity of talent here, proximity to the world’s largest enterprises, and the city’s history of innovation make it the right place for what we’re building. Being a New York company is core to our DNA, and we’re grateful to Governor Hochul and Empire State Development for their belief in Aaru.”

To support the project, Empire State Development (ESD) offered the company up to $13.12 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits tied to the creation of 650 jobs and $109 million in research and development expenditures.

“Aaru’s remarkable growth demonstrates what is possible when innovative companies have the talent, resources, and support they need to succeed. Founded in New York City just two years ago, the company has rapidly emerged as a major player in artificial intelligence, and this expansion represents an important investment in its future. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, we’re helping companies like Aaru scale their operations, deepen their roots in New York, and create lasting economic opportunities,” noted Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight.

Aaru specializes in artificial intelligence technology that enables businesses to test and evaluate new products, concepts and strategies before bringing them to market. The company develops AI-driven research and simulation tools to support business decision-making and product development.

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