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 Director

Ian Lansdell

Investment Director

Graham Tuckwell

Chairman

Graham Tuckwell

Founder

23 past transactions

Fundment

Series C in 2025
Fundment is a company that offers a wealth management platform aimed at enhancing discretionary fund management through advanced digital investment technology. Its innovative platform streamlines the operational aspects of investment management, allowing financial advisers to efficiently manage client portfolios with a focus on goal-based asset allocation and tailored advice. By automating account management, Fundment alleviates the regulatory burdens that advisers typically face. The platform also supports a single workflow that integrates various productivity tools, including risk profiling and fund management, enabling customized portfolio solutions. Fundment is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and serves as an approved ISA plan manager by HM Revenue & Customs.

Neat

Series A in 2024
Neat is an InsurTech startup that specializes in providing retailers with embedded insurance solutions. By combining technology with human integration, Neat streamlines the insurance process, allowing merchants to focus on their core sales activities. The company offers a range of products, including travel and mobility insurance, extended warranties, and customizable insurance options that merchants can sell directly to their customers at the point of sale. Neat's platform is designed to integrate seamlessly into both digital and physical sales channels, enabling businesses to enhance their revenue and customer loyalty without the need for upfront fees or extensive technological resources. With a commitment to clear and transparent terms, Neat ensures comprehensive coverage for all products, simplifying the insurance experience for both merchants and their clients.

Cognitive Credit

Series B in 2024
Cognitive Credit Ltd. develops and markets web-based application software specifically for institutional credit investors. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company integrates fundamental market data with real-time updates and advanced analytics to enhance corporate credit analysis. Its software features a proprietary data extraction pipeline that ensures quick and accurate data handling, facilitating more efficient decision-making. Cognitive Credit's tools are designed to support collaboration among investment teams, enabling users to generate actionable insights and improve productivity. By providing comprehensive financial models, derived credit metrics, and summary information, the company empowers clients to navigate credit markets with greater precision and insight.

WealthKernel

Series A in 2024
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.

Alphathena

Seed Round in 2024
Alphathena is a company that has developed an AI-driven platform focused on enhancing investment management. The platform enables investors to build, personalize, and share investments tailored to any market index. Its offerings include ETF-based direct indexing, personalized direct indexing, and tax loss harvesting as a service, along with Crypto and Digital Asset Indexes. By providing analytical insights on securities, along with access to extensive financial and economic datasets, Alphathena's software allows users to identify investment opportunities more accurately and reliably than traditional manual or passive methods.

TreasurySpring

Series B in 2023
TreasurySpring Limited is a financial technology firm established in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom. The company operates an online platform designed to connect issuers and investors, with a focus on revolutionizing institutional short-term funding markets. TreasurySpring offers a variety of fixed-term funds, including sovereign funds that invest in government treasury bills and bonds, financial funds providing exposure to investment-grade banking institutions, and corporate funds targeting investment-grade non-financial institutions. The platform employs advanced legal, financial, and operational technologies to create new financial instruments, allowing cash-rich firms to access previously unavailable short-term investments. This innovative approach enables institutions seeking funding to reach a wider array of capital providers while enhancing security and yield.

21Shares

Venture Round in 2022
21Shares is a financial services company that specializes in cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering the largest suite of such products globally. Founded in 2018, the company made history by launching the first cryptocurrency index listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Its mission is to facilitate easy, secure, and regulated access to cryptocurrency investments for all investors through traditional bank and brokerage accounts. The company operates its own issuance platform, Onyx, which is utilized for creating and managing cryptocurrency ETPs, both for its own offerings and for third parties. By providing a diversified and market-cap weighted approach to cryptocurrency investment, 21Shares aims to simplify the process of investing in digital assets, making it as straightforward as buying stocks.

21.co

Venture Round in 2022
21.co is a cryptocurrency company providing access to crypto through simple and easy-to-use products. 21.co is the parent company of 21Shares, the world’s largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) – which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties – in addition to Amun, a token provider focused on making the Defi world more accessible. The company was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. 21.co is registered in Zug, Switzerland with offices in Zurich and New York.

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 is a fintech firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for index-based and systematic investing, offering enterprise-grade indexes, data, and infrastructure specifically designed for institutional clients. BITA's services include data and API solutions that enable users to analyze, trade, and track investment strategies and indexes. The platform allows clients to flexibly design, backtest, calculate, and benchmark their investment approaches without depending on traditional index solutions or multiple data vendors. Through its innovative infrastructure, BITA aims to simplify the investment process and enhance the capabilities of institutions operating in the passive investment sector.

Bitadata

Series A in 2021
BITADATA is the world's first provider of end-to-end infrastructure for index-based and systematic investing. BITA's platform allows institutional clients to flexibly design, backtest, calculate and benchmark investment strategies and indexes without having to rely on traditional index solutions, multiple data vendors and complex internaltools. BITA was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hessen.

Advisor Circle

Venture Round in 2021
Advisor Circle is a creator, curator, and distributor of high-quality financial content for growth-oriented financial professionals. It was founded in 2021 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

TreasurySpring

Series A in 2021
TreasurySpring Limited is a financial technology firm established in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom. The company operates an online platform designed to connect issuers and investors, with a focus on revolutionizing institutional short-term funding markets. TreasurySpring offers a variety of fixed-term funds, including sovereign funds that invest in government treasury bills and bonds, financial funds providing exposure to investment-grade banking institutions, and corporate funds targeting investment-grade non-financial institutions. The platform employs advanced legal, financial, and operational technologies to create new financial instruments, allowing cash-rich firms to access previously unavailable short-term investments. This innovative approach enables institutions seeking funding to reach a wider array of capital providers while enhancing security and yield.

ETF.com

Acquisition in 2021
ETF.com is a provider of comprehensive information and analysis focused on exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The company serves both investors and financial advisors by offering the latest news, educational resources, and investment tools specifically tailored to enhance understanding and decision-making regarding ETFs. By delivering independent and authoritative insights, ETF.com aims to improve investment outcomes for its clients and foster awareness within the ETF community. Through its online platform, the company facilitates access to critical data and analysis, positioning itself as a single source for ETF intelligence.

Fundment

Venture Round in 2020
Fundment is a company that offers a wealth management platform aimed at enhancing discretionary fund management through advanced digital investment technology. Its innovative platform streamlines the operational aspects of investment management, allowing financial advisers to efficiently manage client portfolios with a focus on goal-based asset allocation and tailored advice. By automating account management, Fundment alleviates the regulatory burdens that advisers typically face. The platform also supports a single workflow that integrates various productivity tools, including risk profiling and fund management, enabling customized portfolio solutions. Fundment is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and serves as an approved ISA plan manager by HM Revenue & Customs.

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, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing over-the-counter derivatives valuations data for risk managers and product controllers at market-making institutions. The firm offers a comprehensive range of solutions across various asset classes, including commodities (energy, power, gas, and metals), equities (options, swaps, correlations, and exotics), foreign exchange, and interest rates (swaptions and inflation). Skylight IPV focuses on delivering reliable, independent, and transparent valuation data in a secure and timely manner, enabling clients to perform their accounting and risk management functions efficiently and accurately.

ETF Stream

Venture Round in 2020
ETF Stream Ltd is an online media company based in Tonbridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing news and analysis focused on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry in Europe and Asia/Australasia. Established in 2017, the company operates a comprehensive website that offers insights into the passive investment landscape, covering various topics such as industry developments, personnel changes, and growth trends. ETF Stream also aims to educate investors and financial advisors through guides, features, and expert analysis, ensuring that industry participants remain informed about the latest trends and issues. In addition to its digital content, ETF Stream organizes events and promotional activities to further engage its audience and facilitate discussions within the ETF community.

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 based in London, United Kingdom. The company operates an online platform designed to connect issuers and investors, with a focus on revolutionizing institutional short-term funding markets. TreasurySpring offers a variety of fixed-term funds, including sovereign funds that invest in government treasury bills and bonds, financial funds providing exposure to investment-grade banking institutions, and corporate funds targeting investment-grade non-financial institutions. The platform employs advanced legal, financial, and operational technologies to create new financial instruments, allowing cash-rich firms to access previously unavailable short-term investments. This innovative approach enables institutions seeking funding to reach a wider array of capital providers while enhancing security and yield.

ETFLogic

Seed Round in 2019
LOGICLY is a cloud-hosted, web-based platform that automates, simplifies, and streamlines portfolio management with a custom-indexing hybrid approach that uses ETFs and single stocks to diversify exposures. Investors, financial advisors, and portfolio managers get institutional-caliber ETF and fund screening tools, investment policy alerts, rebalancing notifications, and trade ideas to improve cost, performance, risk, and potential tax liability.

AltFi News

Venture Round in 2019
AltFi News is a London-based media company established in 2013 that focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of the alternative finance sector. It delivers market news, insights, and analysis on various topics, including lending, banking, and investing, along with specific areas such as crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, and digital wealth management. The platform serves the finance and fintech community by reflecting the rapidly evolving landscape of alternative finance through its detailed reporting and expert commentary. AltFi News also organizes industry conferences and seminars globally, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the sector. The editorial team, led by experienced journalist David Stevenson, leverages a wealth of knowledge in finance and media to inform readers about the latest developments and trends in alternative finance.
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