CME Group Inc. is a prominent global marketplace headquartered in Chicago that specializes in the trading of futures and options on futures contracts across a variety of asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals. Established in 1898, the company operates multiple exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, and has expanded through significant mergers and acquisitions, such as the acquisition of NYMEX Holdings in 2008. CME Group provides a comprehensive range of services, including clearing for exchange-traded contracts, settlement services, and transaction lifecycle management, which encompasses trade and portfolio management, regulatory reporting, and trade processing. The company also offers extensive market data services to a diverse clientele that includes professional traders, financial institutions, corporations, and governmental entities. CME Group's strategic partnerships further enhance its offerings, notably in developing risk management products for various market participants.
Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Commodities, Options and International Markets
Jason Weller
Managing Director, Corporate Strategy
Kevin Wenta
Executive Director, Corporate Strategy Execution
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Grão Direto
Series B in 2025
Grão Direto LTDA operates a digital trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of grains, connecting farmers and grain buyers in a more efficient manner. Founded in 2016 and based in Uberaba, Brazil, the platform enables users to negotiate and finalize deals for spot, future, or barter trades. It enhances market intelligence, allowing producers and buyers to make informed decisions regarding pricing and grain selection. Additionally, Grão Direto supports various processes related to grain trading, including logistics, contract management, and financial products. The platform is accessible via both a web interface and a smartphone application, catering to a diverse range of users, including cooperatives, trading companies, traditional brokers, and warehouses. By integrating technology into grain commercialization, Grão Direto aims to modernize the agricultural commodity chain in Brazil and beyond.
Kemiex
Venture Round in 2023
Kemiex AG operates an online B2B trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), additives, and excipients. Founded in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company serves various sectors including pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine, food, and feed industries. Kemiex provides a comprehensive marketplace that not only offers information but also streamlines the purchasing and sales processes for raw materials used in human and animal nutrition and health. By connecting buyers, sellers, and traders globally, Kemiex enhances the trading experience, allowing clients to minimize transaction lead times and maintain control over their trading activities.
Revelate
Series A in 2022
Revelate operates a data fulfillment platform that facilitates data sharing and commercialization for its clients. The platform streamlines the process for data teams, allowing them to distribute data according to consumer needs, both internally and externally. By integrating seamlessly into existing data ecosystems, Revelate enables organizations to prepare, package, and distribute data efficiently from any source to any recipient.
Blockfills
Series A in 2022
Blockfills is an institutional digital asset liquidity provider that operates an electronic and digital liquidity platform designed to create a comprehensive trading ecosystem. The company's technology facilitates order matching, execution, and routing, sourcing liquidity from major non-bank trading institutions. By connecting clients to the best available prices, Blockfills enables market participants to access electronic digital asset liquidity across various time zones and geographical regions.
Blockfills
Seed Round in 2021
Blockfills is an institutional digital asset liquidity provider that operates an electronic and digital liquidity platform designed to create a comprehensive trading ecosystem. The company's technology facilitates order matching, execution, and routing, sourcing liquidity from major non-bank trading institutions. By connecting clients to the best available prices, Blockfills enables market participants to access electronic digital asset liquidity across various time zones and geographical regions.
OpenGamma
Series E in 2019
OpenGamma Limited, established in 2009, is a London-based technology company that specializes in real-time market risk management solutions for financial institutions. It offers a comprehensive platform that delivers cross-asset risk and trading analytics, enabling front-office and risk users to make informed decisions. The platform caters to a wide range of clients, including buy-side and sell-side firms, clearing institutions, exchanges, investment banks, insurance companies, and central counterparties (CCPs). OpenGamma's solutions also extend to optimizing performance in the over-the-counter (OTC) markets, with tools for multi-CCP margin calculations. The company provides support, consulting, and training services to ensure clients maximize the benefits of its platform.
NEX Group
Acquisition in 2018
NEX Group is a technology-driven services company focused on enhancing global financial markets. It provides innovative solutions for trade execution and risk management, covering the entire trade lifecycle from pre-execution to post-execution. NEX offers a comprehensive portfolio of electronic trading platforms and lifecycle management services, which are designed to help clients optimize their portfolios, control risk, and reduce costs. By partnering with emerging technology firms, NEX aims to improve efficiency and deliver valuable analytics, pricing, and regulatory reporting solutions to a diverse client base. These offerings enable clients to make informed trading decisions and effectively navigate the complexities of today's financial landscape.
Avathon
Series B in 2018
Avathon is an innovative artificial intelligence technology startup specializing in AI solutions for industrial applications. The company is recognized for its cutting-edge technology, particularly in developing AI-powered cyber-physical software aimed at enhancing the safety, security, and reliability of IT, operational technology (OT), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Avathon's technology harnesses real-time sensor data to continuously learn and improve, which facilitates more effective risk mitigation and disaster prevention strategies. Its flagship product, DeepArmor, employs advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to accurately detect and prevent malware threats. By leveraging its award-winning technology and expert teams, Avathon assists clients in analyzing complex data, enhancing decision-making processes, and boosting productivity across various sectors, including defense and finance.
1QBit
Series B in 2017
1QBit is a quantum computing software company that addresses complex computational challenges by reformulating problems to utilize the capabilities of quantum computing. The company develops software that combines machine intelligence and optimization science on a hardware-agnostic platform, allowing for innovative solutions across various applications. This approach enables clients and hardware providers to enhance their applications by leveraging advancements in both classical and quantum computing technologies.
Iguazio
Series B in 2017
Iguazio is a data science platform designed to assist enterprises in developing, deploying, and managing AI applications on a large scale. By enabling real-time execution of AI models, it supports deployment across various environments, including multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge locations. The platform facilitates the analysis of diverse data sources to generate actionable insights, allowing organizations to effectively leverage AI for business transformation. Additionally, Iguazio accelerates the transition of AI projects into practical applications, streamlining the development of automated machine learning pipelines and significantly reducing the time needed to realize tangible business value from AI initiatives.
Privitar
Series A in 2017
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and advanced data anonymization solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia. Privitar's product suite includes Privitar Publisher, which allows organizations to securely manage and audit data access, and Privitar Lens, which facilitates the creation of privacy-preserving APIs for reporting and analytics. Additionally, its SecureLink system focuses on data de-identification, while the Privitar Data Privacy Platform enhances data utilization while safeguarding sensitive information. The company's technologies enable clients to analyze potentially sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, and HIPAA, thereby fostering data-driven innovation and maintaining customer privacy across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing.
Orbital Insight
Series C in 2017
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.
Filament
Series A in 2017
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.
Layer
Series B in 2017
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer enables developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. The company's offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit designed for enhancing messaging features, as well as software development kits (SDKs) for both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Layer provides a Client API that allows browser-based applications to incorporate chat and communication services, along with a Platform API that facilitates the automation, extension, and integration of these services with other applications. Through its innovative tools, Layer aims to enhance customer interaction for businesses by improving communication between companies and their clients.
Fortscale Security
Series B in 2017
Fortscale Security, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing security software focused on user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA). The company offers an innovative platform designed to detect malicious user behavior and insider threats by utilizing machine learning to analyze user actions in real-time. Fortscale's system automates the delivery and application of behavioral analytics, embedding it within existing security infrastructure to enhance decision-making and identify high-risk activities swiftly. By processing data collected from security devices, Fortscale's technology provides organizations with critical visibility and insights necessary to uncover sophisticated attacks and improve overall security effectiveness. The company is backed by several investors, including Intel Capital and Blumberg Capital.
CrossLend
Venture Round in 2017
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform that facilitates digital credit mediation and financing across Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company collaborates with partner banks to provide cross-border credit mediation. Its platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers in high-interest rate regions, enabling efficient loan transactions. CrossLend offers a variety of financial products, including consumer loans, development loans, mortgages, and SME loans. The company also focuses on digital infrastructure and standardization, allowing for the securitization of loans into bonds for investment, thereby providing attractive risk-return profiles for investors and favorable interest rates for borrowers.
Ripple Labs
Series B in 2016
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Orbital Insight
Series B in 2016
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.
Avathon
Series A in 2016
Avathon is an innovative artificial intelligence technology startup specializing in AI solutions for industrial applications. The company is recognized for its cutting-edge technology, particularly in developing AI-powered cyber-physical software aimed at enhancing the safety, security, and reliability of IT, operational technology (OT), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Avathon's technology harnesses real-time sensor data to continuously learn and improve, which facilitates more effective risk mitigation and disaster prevention strategies. Its flagship product, DeepArmor, employs advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to accurately detect and prevent malware threats. By leveraging its award-winning technology and expert teams, Avathon assists clients in analyzing complex data, enhancing decision-making processes, and boosting productivity across various sectors, including defense and finance.
Fortscale Security
Series B in 2015
Fortscale Security, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing security software focused on user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA). The company offers an innovative platform designed to detect malicious user behavior and insider threats by utilizing machine learning to analyze user actions in real-time. Fortscale's system automates the delivery and application of behavioral analytics, embedding it within existing security infrastructure to enhance decision-making and identify high-risk activities swiftly. By processing data collected from security devices, Fortscale's technology provides organizations with critical visibility and insights necessary to uncover sophisticated attacks and improve overall security effectiveness. The company is backed by several investors, including Intel Capital and Blumberg Capital.
Ripple Labs
Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Nervana
Series A in 2015
Nervana is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California. It specializes in machine learning and artificial intelligence, offering a software-as-a-service platform that enables businesses to develop custom deep learning applications. The company's flagship product, Nervana Cloud, provides a comprehensive software solution that utilizes deep learning techniques to facilitate the creation of intelligent applications. Founded by experts in various fields, including machine learning, neuroscience, and chip design, Nervana aims to simplify and scale the use of brain-inspired algorithms in technology development.
Ripple Labs
Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Dwolla
Series D in 2014
Dwolla, established in 2010 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, specializes in developing API solutions for bank transfers. It offers the Access API, enabling users to link bank accounts and initiate transfers within their platform. Additionally, Dwolla provides the Dwolla Dashboard and Admin, an intuitive interface for managing customers, viewing transactions, and analyzing business trends. Dwolla's modern API simplifies complex payment network integrations, allowing businesses to efficiently and securely transfer funds directly to bank accounts, with the flexibility of same-day, next-day, or real-time payments.
Powerlytics
Venture Round in 2014
Powerlytics, Inc. operates a market intelligence platform that delivers comprehensive consumer and business financial data primarily sourced from U.S. government information. Founded in 2011 and based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in providing analytical insights and unique economic reports that help organizations address risk and compliance challenges. Its platform enables businesses to generate benchmarking and market sizing reports for approximately 27 million businesses and 140 million individuals, broken down by geographic, industry, and size parameters. Powerlytics’ offerings include solutions for risk management, market growth, digital marketing audiences, and performance benchmarking, serving sectors such as financial services, insurance, and investment management. By analyzing anonymized financial information, Powerlytics supports corporate strategy development, competitor evaluation, and targeted marketing efforts.
1QBit
Series A in 2014
1QBit is a quantum computing software company that addresses complex computational challenges by reformulating problems to utilize the capabilities of quantum computing. The company develops software that combines machine intelligence and optimization science on a hardware-agnostic platform, allowing for innovative solutions across various applications. This approach enables clients and hardware providers to enhance their applications by leveraging advancements in both classical and quantum computing technologies.
Wickr
Series B in 2014
Wickr Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile communication applications, offering military-grade encryption for text, images, audio, and video messages. Founded in 2011, Wickr provides users with secure communication channels through its platforms, including Wickr Me, which caters to individuals, small teams, and large enterprises. The application is designed to facilitate private messaging without leaving a trace, ensuring that only the intended recipient can decrypt the messages. Wickr's technology, which employs standard encryption algorithms, supports ephemeral messaging and media, making it suitable for a diverse clientele that includes journalists, government officials, medical professionals, and everyday users. With hundreds of thousands of downloads across over 113 countries, Wickr emphasizes user privacy and security, enabling anonymous communication while supporting the principles of free expression.
Pivot Incorporated
Acquisition in 2012
Pivot is focused on improving communication within the trading environment by enhancing electronic trading and facilitating real-time dialogue among traders and their networks. It operates the Pivot Point Network, an interenterprise platform that serves as a centralized hub for conversation, data, and content exchange in the capital markets sector. By leveraging advanced communication and collaboration capabilities, Pivot transforms discussions into actionable ideas and transactions. This integration of information, relationships, and transactions enables users to access critical insights, thereby supporting informed decision-making and promoting revenue generation within trading-related workflows.
Credit Market Analysis
Acquisition in 2008
Credit Market Analysis functions as an independent data provider specializing in over-the-counter markets. The company delivers comprehensive market insights and information services, focusing on fixed income pricing, analytics, and trading solutions. Its offerings include a diverse range of proprietary market data and tools that cater to global fixed income, equities, commodities, foreign exchange, and options markets. By supplying essential data and analytics, Credit Market Analysis enables traders to effectively manage risks and make informed decisions tailored to their specific geographical needs.
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