ETFS Capital

ETFS Capital is an investment company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018 by veterans of the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry, including Graham Tuckwell, a notable pioneer in the field. The firm focuses on the global investment ecosystem, particularly in ETFs, following the sale of ETF Securities’ European and North American issuance businesses to several major financial firms. In addition to its ETF focus, ETFS Capital also engages in venture capital investments, targeting early-stage technology companies. Through its dual strategy, the firm aims to leverage its expertise in ETFs while supporting innovative tech ventures.

Martyn James

Managing Partner

Ian Lansdell

Investment Director

13 past transactions

Amun

Venture Round in 2022
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

WealthKernel

Series A in 2022
WealthKernel Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2015 that specializes in providing a comprehensive API for automated financial services. The platform facilitates access to financial advice for mass affluent customers in the U.K. and the European Union, offering solutions through both human advisors and user-friendly digital interfaces. WealthKernel operates as a wealth management platform, delivering compliance and distribution as a service, which includes investment management and infrastructure support tools. This enables institutions to enhance their wealth management offerings, allowing them to digitally distribute investment products and reach a broader market beyond traditional high net worth individuals.

BITA

Series A in 2021
Bita GmbH, a Fintech firm, develops a platform that provides enterprise-grade indexes, data, and infrastructure to institutions operating in the passive investment space. Its BITA Data and API offers data necessary to analyze, trade, and track its indexes, delivered through robust API's, and in various file formats; and BITA indexes provides index strategies covering various exposures and themes. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

TreasurySpring

Series A in 2021
TreasurySpring Limited is a financial technology firm established in 2016 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates an online platform designed to connect issuers and investors, specifically focusing on institutional short-term funding markets. TreasurySpring offers a range of fixed-term funds, including sovereign, financial, and corporate funds, which provide direct, segregated, and secured or unsecured exposure to investment-grade entities. By applying legal, financial, and operational technology, the platform enables cash-rich firms to access short-term investments that were previously unavailable, while also allowing institutions in need of funding to engage with a wider array of capital providers. This innovative approach aims to enhance security and yield for investors, diversifying their exposure to financial risk.

ETF.com

Acquisition in 2021
ETF.com is a provider of comprehensive insights into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), offering a range of publications, analysis, and data to enhance investment outcomes for its clients. The company specializes in delivering independent and authoritative information about ETFs, serving both investors and financial advisors with a research tool designed for institutional-level analysis. By focusing on education and information dissemination, ETF.com aims to foster awareness and growth within the ETF community, helping clients make informed investment decisions.

Velox

Seed Round in 2020
Velox Financial Technology, LLC specializes in developing customized real-time trading technology and analytics solutions for investment banks and the asset management sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Shanghai, Velox offers a platform that streamlines the entire order life-cycle. By delivering real-time web applications, Velox enables clients to overcome the limitations of their legacy systems and transition to a more integrated solution. The company's technology allows for seamless aggregation, analysis, and action on fast-moving order flow and data, providing clients with the ability to enhance their existing systems and innovate more rapidly than traditional off-the-shelf products or in-house developments.

WealthKernel

Series A in 2020
WealthKernel Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2015 that specializes in providing a comprehensive API for automated financial services. The platform facilitates access to financial advice for mass affluent customers in the U.K. and the European Union, offering solutions through both human advisors and user-friendly digital interfaces. WealthKernel operates as a wealth management platform, delivering compliance and distribution as a service, which includes investment management and infrastructure support tools. This enables institutions to enhance their wealth management offerings, allowing them to digitally distribute investment products and reach a broader market beyond traditional high net worth individuals.

Skylight IPV

Venture Round in 2020
Skylight IPV is an independent company based in London, established in 2016, that specializes in providing over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives valuations data tailored for risk managers and product controllers at market-making institutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions across various asset classes, including commodities—such as energy, power, gas, and metals—equities, foreign exchange, and interest rates, encompassing instruments like options, swaps, and correlations. Skylight IPV is committed to delivering extensive, reliable, and independent valuation data in a transparent and timely manner, enabling its clients to perform their accounting and risk management functions efficiently and accurately.

Moorgate Benchmarks

Series A in 2019
Moorgate Benchmarks Limited specializes in providing solutions for index providers and product issuers, enabling them to develop innovative investment products aimed at enhancing investor choice. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company excels in the design, optimization, management, and calculation of indices, leveraging advanced technology to streamline operations. Moorgate Benchmarks is committed to implementing best practice governance systems that comply with EU Benchmarks Regulation. As an independent and employee-owned firm, it aims to address needs within an evolving industry, positioning itself as a key player in the index management space. The company was established by Gareth Parker and Tobias Sproehnle, with Mark Pralle joining as the director and CTO.

TreasurySpring

Seed Round in 2019
TreasurySpring Limited is a financial technology firm established in 2016 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates an online platform designed to connect issuers and investors, specifically focusing on institutional short-term funding markets. TreasurySpring offers a range of fixed-term funds, including sovereign, financial, and corporate funds, which provide direct, segregated, and secured or unsecured exposure to investment-grade entities. By applying legal, financial, and operational technology, the platform enables cash-rich firms to access short-term investments that were previously unavailable, while also allowing institutions in need of funding to engage with a wider array of capital providers. This innovative approach aims to enhance security and yield for investors, diversifying their exposure to financial risk.

Amun

Seed Round in 2019
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

ETFLogic

Seed Round in 2019
ETFLogic is a data analytics provider with a unique perspective on the ETF marketplace. We offer our web-based ETFLogic Insights platform to all professional market participants, RIAs and advisors. Additional business lines include our Customized API Solutions, ETFLogic Compliance Suite, Alternative Data and Corporate Analytics. Our solutions hone in on portfolios, portfolio attribution, optimization and risk measurement.
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