CTC Venture Capital

CTC VENTURE CAPITAL aims to invest strategically. By leveraging trading and technology domain expertise within CTC, we strive to add value to companies at any venture stage. CTC Venture Capital seeks to pursue fintech investments that correlate to mature, nascent, or prospective business verticals within CTC. As such, we have invested in general fintech genres (cloud technology, data analytics, exchanges, trading infrastructure, market connectivity), and also have begun to explore and execute upon opportunities within alternative venture spaces (crypto, cybersecurity, sports-betting exchange models, sustainability-related sectors).

George Kalant

Venture Capital Lead

14 past transactions

Spectraxe

Series A in 2025
Spectraxe offers a platform for over-the-counter (OTC) FX options trading. The platform features genuine all-to-all trading, automatic expiries, bespoke contracts, and a central limit order book (Clob) to facilitate trading. Spectraxe is recognized as the first many-to-many marketplace for OTC FX options, providing a comprehensive trading environment for financial services professionals.

BMLL

Series B in 2024
BMLL Technologies Ltd. is a financial data company based in London, established in 2014. It operates a cloud-based platform that provides advanced analytics and historical data specifically for capital market participants. The platform utilizes machine learning and inference frameworks to analyze limit order book data from various global financial markets, enabling clients to gain insights into market behavior and forecast price movements. BMLL offers immediate access to standardized Level 3 data, which includes the trading intentions of all market participants, along with pre and post-trade analytics. This service is particularly beneficial for investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and academic institutions, allowing them to conduct tasks such as order book simulation, back-testing, risk assessment, and compliance measurement without the need to purchase or curate their own data. BMLL's Data Science as a Service platform is designed for flexibility and scalability, providing users with extensive computational resources and a comprehensive historical record of detailed order book data across various asset classes.

ShotQuality

Seed Round in 2023
The goal of ShotQuality is to dispel the luck of the game and deliver the expected results based on the accuracy of each shot’s quality, rather than just make or miss. There are over 90 different variables involved in calculating ShotQuality. Overall, we have over 60 NCAA D-1 teams subscribed including the likes of Auburn, Arizona, and Stanford University

OpenFin

Series D in 2023
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Sports IQ Analytics

Funding Round in 2023
Sports IQ uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to provide cutting edge software solutions for the online sports gambling industry. Through the use of robust data gathering methods, innovative technologies and superior statistical models, Sports IQ builds best-in-class products.

MEMX

Series D in 2023
MEMX LLC is a member-owned equities trading platform, catering to both retail and institutional investors. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, MEMX focuses on enhancing the trading experience by offering a competitive and efficient marketplace. The platform aims to streamline the trading process and improve execution quality for its members, thereby contributing to a more transparent and accessible trading environment.

ProphetX

Series A in 2022
Prophet solves the price and liquidity issues riddled with the sportsbook model today. Users can set prices for others to take, or take positions on the prices already available. This gives users the best odds and separates ProphetX from traditional sportsbooks.

Sporttrade

Funding Round in 2022
Sporttrade is a sports betting exchange that offers a unique platform for users to trade sports bets similarly to stocks. It allows individuals to buy and sell positions on sporting events in real-time, offering flexibility to enter or exit bets as the odds fluctuate. This peer-to-peer system enables users to bet on or against outcomes, set their own odds, and monitor the performance of their bets actively. Additionally, users can engage with friends, compete on leaderboards, and earn cash prizes, creating a dynamic and engaging marketplace for betting enthusiasts.

Amberdata

Series B in 2022
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform focused on monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Established in 2017 and headquartered in West New York, New Jersey, Amberdata offers a comprehensive suite of tools, APIs, and SDKs designed for traders, investors, wallets, and developers. Their platform integrates validated blockchain and cryptocurrency market data from major exchanges, allowing clients to build data-driven applications that enhance competitive advantage. Furthermore, Amberdata's services support a range of functions, including research, trading, risk assessment, analytics, reporting, and compliance, thereby equipping financial institutions with the necessary infrastructure to engage in digital asset markets effectively.

Path

Series A in 2021
Path is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor that allows anyone to access automated crypto portfolios. After completing a suitability assessment, Path builds your portfolio and manages it for you. You can also buy, hold, and swap cryptos directly from the app. Regulated, safe, trusted. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

1inch Labs

Series B in 2021
1inch Labs is a developer of a decentralized finance platform that aggregates multiple decentralized exchanges across various blockchains. Founded in 2019 and based in the United States, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of cryptocurrency trading. Its suite of protocols, including the 1inch Aggregation Protocol, 1inch Liquidity Protocol, and 1inch Limit Order Protocol, work together to facilitate cost-effective and secure swap transactions. This integration allows users to access better rates than those available on individual exchanges, thereby optimizing their trading experience in the decentralized finance sector.

Hxro

Funding Round in 2021
Hxro is a company that specializes in an online crypto trading platform aimed at enhancing the trading experience for users interested in cryptocurrencies. The platform allows users to take option positions on various digital assets, providing a straightforward method to express price views, manage risk, and engage in the cryptocurrency markets. Hxro's offerings include trading automation tools designed to assist users in executing profitable trades. This approach caters to both novice and experienced traders by equipping them with decision support tools and resources essential for effective online trading.

Pyth Network

Seed Round in 2021
Pyth Network is a specialized oracle solution that addresses the need for latency-sensitive financial data, which is often confined within centralized institutions. The network aims to provide a new and cost-effective method for bringing unique financial data on-chain, ensuring secure aggregation of this information. By enabling access to real-world data in sub-second timescales, Pyth Network supports clients in obtaining timely and reliable financial insights, thus bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology.
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