DRW

DRW is a diversified trading firm based in Chicago, specializing in various financial markets, including fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, commodities, and energy. The firm operates using its own capital, allowing it to make swift decisions in response to market opportunities. DRW also explores non-traditional investment strategies, such as real estate, venture capital, and cryptocurrencies, leveraging its technological expertise and industry knowledge. Its venture capital arm, DRW Venture Capital, specifically targets investments in financial and enterprise technology, providing portfolio companies with more than just capital by offering industry insights and access to its trading operations. This unique approach allows companies to benefit from DRW's extensive experience and networks, fostering growth and innovation. The firm's culture emphasizes respect, curiosity, and a commitment to integrity, encouraging high expectations and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom in all aspects of its operations.

Kimberly Trautmann

Head of DRW Venture Capital

36 past transactions

CryptoTrader.Tax

Venture Round in 2022
CryptoTrader.Tax is a financial services company that specializes in the fields of tax reporting and investment management. It features a tax reporting software designed for the cryptocurrency market and for calculating capital gains taxes. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Path

Series A in 2021
Stacked develops an automated cryptocurrency investment platform. It enables everyone to invest in crypto indices, access trading bots, and automate portfolio management. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Eventus Systems

Series B in 2021
Eventus Systems, Inc. specializes in software solutions aimed at enhancing decision-making in compliance, trade surveillance, and risk management within capital markets. The company's flagship product, Validus, is a comprehensive reporting and analytics platform that enables advanced monitoring and analysis of trading activities across various asset classes, including equities, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies. Validus provides users with a centralized overview of trading operations, compliance, and risk management, catering to a diverse clientele that includes financial institutions, trading firms, and regulatory bodies. Eventus Systems leverages big data and low-latency technologies to deliver high-performance regulatory solutions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several key players in the industry to enhance its offerings.

Fireblocks

Series D in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for managing digital assets. Founded in 2018, it offers a platform that safeguards the transmission of digital assets among exchanges, counter brokers, hot wallets, and cold storage. The company primarily serves financial institutions, providing a secure method for moving funds efficiently and safely. In addition to its headquarters in New York, Fireblocks has a presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Coincover

Series A in 2021
Digital Asset Services Limited, trading as Coincover, offers cryptocurrency security and assurance solution to individual investors, fund managers, professional traders, and corporate customers. It offers deposit protection, crypto key storage and recovery, lost key protection, cryptocurrency wills, buy and sell crypto, theft insurance, and accumulation plans. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Premise

Series E in 2021
Premise Data Corporation develops a data and analytics platform that provides real-time, actionable intelligence to organizations globally. The Premise Ground Truth Platform facilitates comprehensive data collection, quality assurance, and analysis across various applications. Key features include price monitoring to track economic indicators, location discovery for verifying and identifying sites, retail audits for visibility into global retailers, and inspections to monitor conditions in public spaces and facilities. The platform also analyzes movement patterns, logistics, and risk factors, such as disease spread and food shortages, while gathering sentiment through targeted surveys. Additionally, Premise utilizes geospatial mapping to assess infrastructure investment impacts and correlate demographic data with infrastructure patterns. Incorporated in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Premise is supported by notable venture capital firms and operates internationally to assist organizations in making informed investment and policy decisions.

OpenFin

Venture Round in 2020
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to deliver enhanced functionality such as pop-up windows, real-time notifications, and seamless communication between applications. Catering primarily to the financial services sector, including banks and trading platforms in the United States and Europe, OpenFin's platform offers capabilities akin to mobile operating systems, allowing applications to run outside the browser with features like docking support, custom title bars, and secure communications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in London, OpenFin has established itself as a vital partner for numerous large financial institutions, facilitating both in-house application deployment and client services. The company has garnered investment from notable firms and industry executives, further solidifying its position in the fintech landscape.

Pico

Series C in 2020
Pico is a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community. Pico provides a best-in-class portfolio of innovative, transparent, low-latency markets solutions coupled with an agile and expert service delivery model. Instant access to financial markets is provided via PicoNet™, a globally comprehensive network platform instrumented natively with Corvil analytics and telemetry. Clients choose Pico when they want the freedom to move fast and create an operational edge in the fast-paced world of financial markets.

NinjaTrader

Private Equity Round in 2020
NinjaTrader, LLC is a developer of trading software and market data services, catering to traders in stocks, futures, and forex markets. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Germany and the Netherlands, NinjaTrader offers a comprehensive platform that encompasses charting, market analytics, trade management, and system development. Its software supports various order entry options and includes features such as real-time market scanning, trade performance analysis, and simulation tools. NinjaTrader's platform is designed for both discretionary and automated trading, providing an end-to-end solution that integrates with multiple brokerage options and allows for extensive customization through third-party add-ons. The company also offers product training and resources for traders, enhancing their experience and promoting disciplined trading practices. As a subsidiary of Long Ridge Equity Partners, NinjaTrader serves a global user base, reinforcing its commitment to active traders through robust technology and support services.

SquareFoot

Series B in 2019
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.

TheSquareFoot

Series B in 2019
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. The company has raised more than $13 million in funding, most recently a $7 million Series A led by Rosecliff Ventures.

ErisX

Series B in 2019
ErisX specializes in digital asset space that offers both spot and futures contracts on one platform. It integrates digital asset products and technology into reliable, compliant, and robust capital markets workflows. ErisX solution provides trading, deposits, and withdrawals on a stable, proven capital markets technology infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ErisX

Series B in 2018
ErisX specializes in digital asset space that offers both spot and futures contracts on one platform. It integrates digital asset products and technology into reliable, compliant, and robust capital markets workflows. ErisX solution provides trading, deposits, and withdrawals on a stable, proven capital markets technology infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

TradingView

Series B in 2018
TradingView, Inc. operates a popular online platform that caters to traders and investors by providing a combination of advanced charting tools and a vibrant community. Founded in 2011 and based in Westerville, Ohio, the platform offers cloud-based trading software, real-time market data, and analytics, enabling users to conduct intermarket analysis and publish trading ideas. With over 15 million monthly active users and a network comprising more than 40,000 publishers and brokerages, TradingView has established itself as a leading resource in the financial industry. The platform also features tools for cryptocurrency signal detection, advanced chart widgets, and brokerage integration services. In addition to its analytical capabilities, TradingView serves as a social hub for traders, allowing them to connect, share insights, and enhance their trading skills through collaboration and community engagement.

Cuebiq

Series B in 2018
Cuebiq Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in location and data intelligence, focusing on understanding offline consumer behavior through its platform, AudienceQ. Founded in 2011, Cuebiq offers a range of services that assist advertisers in targeting geo-behavioral audiences across various platforms, enabling effective cross-platform advertisement strategies. The company's offerings include offline campaign attribution, performance analytics, and insights into consumer interactions with points of interest. Additionally, Cuebiq provides retail services such as footfall analysis and site selection, as well as audience segmentation and data monetization for publishers. By analyzing anonymous location patterns, Cuebiq delivers actionable insights that help businesses understand real-world consumer trends and behaviors.

BitGo

Series B in 2017
BitGo is the world's largest processor of on-chain Bitcoin transactions, processing 15% of all global Bitcoin transactions, and $15 billion per month across all cryptocurrencies. BitGo supports over 200 coins and tokens, and has over $2 billion in assets in wallet. Our customer base includes the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and spans more than 50 countries. In 2018, we introduced BitGo Custody and launched BitGo Trust Company, the first qualified custodian purpose-built for storing digital assets. In 2019, we began providing clearing and settlement. Ben Davenport, Michael Belshe, and Will O'Brien founded BitGo in 2013. It has its headquarters in Palo Alto in California.

RGM Advisors

Acquisition in 2017
RGM Advisors is a quantitative trading firm that applies scientific methods and computing power to trading in equities and futures. Based in Austin, Texas, we trade on a proprietary basis, taking short-term positions in thousands of instruments.

Pico

Funding Round in 2017
Pico is a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community. Pico provides a best-in-class portfolio of innovative, transparent, low-latency markets solutions coupled with an agile and expert service delivery model. Instant access to financial markets is provided via PicoNet™, a globally comprehensive network platform instrumented natively with Corvil analytics and telemetry. Clients choose Pico when they want the freedom to move fast and create an operational edge in the fast-paced world of financial markets.

OpenFin

Series B in 2017
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to deliver enhanced functionality such as pop-up windows, real-time notifications, and seamless communication between applications. Catering primarily to the financial services sector, including banks and trading platforms in the United States and Europe, OpenFin's platform offers capabilities akin to mobile operating systems, allowing applications to run outside the browser with features like docking support, custom title bars, and secure communications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in London, OpenFin has established itself as a vital partner for numerous large financial institutions, facilitating both in-house application deployment and client services. The company has garnered investment from notable firms and industry executives, further solidifying its position in the fintech landscape.

Shiftgig

Series C in 2017
Shiftgig, Inc. operates a mobile platform that connects businesses in need of temporary labor with individuals seeking short-term work. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, the company serves various industries including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. Its platform facilitates on-demand shift opportunities by enabling businesses to post job openings and allowing qualified workers to claim them based on their skills and availability. Shiftgig collects data on hiring requirements and worker capabilities to ensure efficient and timely matches. The company also provides tools for event management, enhancing the overall staffing process. In addition to its Chicago headquarters, Shiftgig has offices in several major cities, including Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and New York.

Droit

Series A in 2016
Droit Financial Technologies LLC, founded in 2012, is a financial technology firm specializing in solutions for the trading and compliance processes of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. The company offers a comprehensive platform known as ADEPT, which facilitates real-time, compliant pre-trade decision-making and post-trade compliance reporting. Additionally, Droit provides Java libraries that can be integrated into existing trading and compliance systems, enabling businesses to meet regulatory requirements across G20 aligned regimes. The firm's services are aimed at the global banking and buy-side community, and its team comprises experienced professionals from various fields, including derivative trading and technology. Droit operates from its headquarters in New York, with an additional office in London.

Visibly

Series A in 2016
Visibly, Inc., a healthcare technology company, provides online eye examination services to patients in the United States. It provides a refractive eye exam that measures a person’s prescription for glasses or contact lenses. The company was formerly known as Opternative, Inc. and changed its name to Visibly, Inc. in November 2018. Visibly, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Pivit

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in January 2011 by a group of financial and media industry veterans, Binary Event Network (“BEN”) combines a global financial trading platform with proprietary real-time pricing content to create a new category of consumer facing applications for the web and mobile devices. BEN's live app, Pivit, is the first live moment-to-moment gaming platform for sports fans. Play during live games, compete to call in-game swings, beat your friends and outscore the crowd. Install for free: http://bit.ly/1anbEvk

Instavest

Seed Round in 2015
Investors can list their trades on Instavest, including the company, share amount and rationale behind the investment. Other users can invest alongside the people willing to share their own purchases and sales. Instavest encourages you to block out a portion of your profits — in the neighborhood of 5 percent — that might arise from the transaction for the original listing entity.

Final

Venture Round in 2015
Final, Inc. is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2014. It focuses on enhancing consumer protection against fraud and theft through its innovative credit card and mobile application. The service allows users to generate multiple credit card numbers, including disposable ones for single-use purchases, thus providing a secure way to engage with various merchants. Users gain insights into their transactions and spending habits while minimizing the risks associated with account breaches and card cancellations. Final aims to empower consumers by offering greater control over their financial interactions, effectively reducing the potential for financial fraud. The company has received venture backing and participated in the Y Combinator accelerator program in 2015.

Bitfury Group

Series C in 2015
Bitfury is the leading full service Blockchain technology company and one of the largest private infrastructure providers in the blockchain ecosystem. Bitfury develops and delivers both the software and the hardware solutions necessary for businesses, governments, organizations and individuals to securely move an asset across the blockchain.

Mapme

Seed Round in 2015
Mapme is the first platform that empowers any organization or leader to leverage crowdsourcing to visualize all the interconnected layers of a community. The outcome is a unique user experience that drives engagement and promotes the community. The company was founded at the end of 2014 by Ben Lang, Amir Zucker and Philippe Lang.

SpiderOak

Series A in 2015
SpiderOak, Inc. is a technology company dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by eliminating various categories of cyber-attacks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago, the company offers solutions such as SpiderOak CrossClave, which enables secure file exchange and synchronization through no-knowledge encryption. This technology allows users to share sensitive data while maintaining confidentiality. Additionally, SpiderOak provides The SpiderOak, a secure platform for group messaging and file sharing, and SpiderOak One Backup, a desktop and mobile application that safeguards data across multiple operating systems. The company also offers SpiderOak Enterprise Backup, which focuses on ransomware protection and disaster recovery. Its clientele spans across defense and intelligence sectors, civilian government, government contractors, and enterprise software, with products designed to meet the compliance, security, and usability needs of modern organizations. SpiderOak's innovative use of Zero-Trust encryption and blockchain technology ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and availability, allowing clients to leverage sensitive datasets without compromising security.

RedSeal

Series C in 2015
RedSeal develops security risk management (SRM) software and solutions and helps companies eliminate cyber threats. RedSeal was founded in 2004, helps Global 2000 organizations defend their critical digital assets. RedSeal gets ahead of cyber criminals by calculating every possible internal and external “attack path” to the most valuable network assets – before they do. Customers get a prioritized list of the most vulnerable paths to their most valuable assets. More than 200 corporations and government agencies worldwide have RedSealed their networks, including five of the top 50 financial institutions, all of the major security vendors, fifteen of the Fortune 100 retail companies, and a number of US government organizations including the US Army, US Navy, US Postal Service and the FAA. Key commercial customers include Nationwide, Oracle, Cisco and First Data. RedSeal partners with all of the top suppliers of network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper Networks, Fortinet, Arista, Aruba, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, F5). Its software integrates with all industry leading security solutions (McAfee, Symantec, Qualys, HP ArcSight, Rapid7, Splunk,Tripwire, MaxPatrol, nMap) as well as with major workflow vendors (ServiceNow, Remedy), providing the most comprehensive validation of network security. RedSeal is backed by prominent venture investors including Venrock, Leapfrog Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, JAFCO Ventures, Olympic Venture Partners and In-Q-Tel.

Bolstr

Seed Round in 2015
Bolstr Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects small and medium business owners with investors. Its platform helps businesses to raise short-term and long-term loans from a network of investors who are focused on investing in companies that are raising capital for growth projects, such as new locations, product launches, renovations, machinery, improved online or e-commerce presence, and other similar initiatives. The company’s platform primarily serves manufacturing, retail, and food and beverage companies. Bolstr Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of June 20, 2018, Bolstr Inc. operates as a subsidiary of KeyCorp.

Final

Seed Round in 2015
Final, Inc. is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2014. It focuses on enhancing consumer protection against fraud and theft through its innovative credit card and mobile application. The service allows users to generate multiple credit card numbers, including disposable ones for single-use purchases, thus providing a secure way to engage with various merchants. Users gain insights into their transactions and spending habits while minimizing the risks associated with account breaches and card cancellations. Final aims to empower consumers by offering greater control over their financial interactions, effectively reducing the potential for financial fraud. The company has received venture backing and participated in the Y Combinator accelerator program in 2015.

Chopper Trading

Acquisition in 2015
Chopper Trading LLC, a technology-based trading company, trades on exchanges worldwide. It trades on exchanges, such as CME, CBOT, Eurex, and NYSE-Liffe; and NYSE Arca, BATS, Direct Edge, ICE, and NASDAQ. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with offices in New York, New York; London, United Kingdom; and Washington, District of Columbia. As of January 2015, Chopper Trading LLC operates as a subsidiary of DRW Holdings, LLC.

Apervita

Series A in 2015
Apervita is a trusted healthcare collaboration platform for quality measurement, clinical intelligence, value optimization, and interoperability. They empower payers and providers and other stakeholders to more efficiently and effectively measure clinical and financial performance, improve clinical quality, and administer and run analytics on value-based contracts. By providing an independent, secure, trusted platform to perform shared analyses, Apervita uniquely allows stakeholders to gain mutual, continuous clinical and financial insights and integrate those insights into various systems and workflows simultaneously and at scale. Serving more than one in three hospitals in the United States and several nationally recognized health plans, Apervita conducts more than 10 billion value-based computations and insights for their clients every year. The company maintains office locations in Chicago and Boston.

Shiftgig

Series A in 2014
Shiftgig, Inc. operates a mobile platform that connects businesses in need of temporary labor with individuals seeking short-term work. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, the company serves various industries including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. Its platform facilitates on-demand shift opportunities by enabling businesses to post job openings and allowing qualified workers to claim them based on their skills and availability. Shiftgig collects data on hiring requirements and worker capabilities to ensure efficient and timely matches. The company also provides tools for event management, enhancing the overall staffing process. In addition to its Chicago headquarters, Shiftgig has offices in several major cities, including Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and New York.
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