Marketnode
Corporate Round in 2024
Marketnode is an Asia-Pacific digital markets infrastructure provider formed as a joint venture between SGX Group and Temasek. It operates two flagship platforms, Gateway and Fundnode. Gateway is an end-to-end platform that helps market participants accelerate workflows and capitalize on tokenisation, while Fundnode serves as Singapore’s blockchain-based investment fund utility for transaction management, funds processing, and record-keeping. Marketnode positions itself as a neutral platform enabling tokenisation and connecting issuance-to-settlement workflows across asset classes, including fixed-income, funds, and sustainable finance, by linking issuers, arranger banks, lawyers, investors, and paying agents to post-trade and asset-servicing infrastructure in Asia. It focuses on expanding digital markets infrastructure in the region by supporting easier issuance, settlement, and asset servicing through blockchain-enabled platforms.
IZNES
Corporate Round in 2024
Iznes is a pan-European record-keeping platform that facilitates the subscription and redemption processes for European investment funds. Developed using advanced blockchain technology, the platform aims to streamline operations for asset managers. It provides a secure framework for managing investments in UCITS units and offers compatibility with various distribution channels. By leveraging blockchain, Iznes enhances data transparency, reduces operational risks, and minimizes costs related to fund management and liability holdings. The company’s innovative approach simplifies relationships between stakeholders in the investment ecosystem, making it easier for clients to navigate the complexities of fund distribution.
Greenomy
Debt Financing in 2023
Greenomy is a company that specializes in sustainability reporting software designed for businesses and financial institutions. Its platform empowers organizations to measure, disclose, and enhance their sustainability efforts. By collecting, verifying, and sharing relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, Greenomy provides tailored recommendations to improve sustainability scores. This enables clients to make informed capital allocation decisions and adjust their operations to align with climate neutrality objectives. The company is supported by a diverse and multicultural team with expertise in sustainable reporting, technology, regulatory matters, and project management.
Goji Investments
Acquisition in 2022
Goji Investments, founded in February 2015 and based in London, is a company that specializes in peer-to-peer investment and wealth management, aiming to empower direct lending. Established by professionals with expertise in wealth management, banking, and technology, Goji seeks to expand online direct lending to new investor markets. The company offers a platform that provides financial advisory services and facilitates lending platforms, allowing clients to access lending investments and connect with a global base of investors, regardless of their scale of ambition. Backed by prominent Fintech venture capital and angel investors, Goji is positioned to innovate within the financial services sector.
Greenomy
Corporate Round in 2022
Greenomy is a company that specializes in sustainability reporting software designed for businesses and financial institutions. Its platform empowers organizations to measure, disclose, and enhance their sustainability efforts. By collecting, verifying, and sharing relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, Greenomy provides tailored recommendations to improve sustainability scores. This enables clients to make informed capital allocation decisions and adjust their operations to align with climate neutrality objectives. The company is supported by a diverse and multicultural team with expertise in sustainable reporting, technology, regulatory matters, and project management.
Futurae
Venture Round in 2021
Futurae, established in 2016 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, specializes in enhancing the authentication process for users and businesses. The company provides a comprehensive Authentication Platform that incorporates AI-based solutions and regulatory-compliant products, such as those aligned with PSD2 and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). By focusing on reducing user friction and improving overall user experience, Futurae aims to streamline the authentication process, which in turn lowers support costs for businesses. The platform supports over 130 clients, including banks, insurance companies, online retailers, and digital wallets, by offering real-time fraud detection and enabling adaptive online security. Through its innovative approach, Futurae is committed to facilitating seamless user journeys while maintaining high security standards.
MFEX Mutual Funds Exchange
Acquisition in 2021
Euroclear FundsPlace operates as an open architecture fund distribution platform, serving fund management companies and distributors. The platform provides an automated solution for trading funds and custody services, facilitating the recovery of fund rebates and the collection and payment of trail fees. Euroclear FundsPlace offers a single point of access for various services, including fund distribution, updated fund information, and regulatory compliance. By streamlining transactions and providing essential documentation, it aims to enhance efficiency in the fund trading process.
Algomi
Funding Round in 2018
Algomi Ltd. is a software company specializing in solutions for the fixed-income market, targeting banks, institutional investors, inter-dealer brokers, and exchanges. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and New York, Algomi focuses on enhancing workflow and liquidity for financial market participants through data aggregation and pre-trade information analysis. The company provides a market-neutral platform that facilitates trading connections by enabling users to efficiently navigate complex data systems, thus improving trading speed and reducing costs. Algomi's technology creates a secure network that matches trades and suggests alternatives, effectively maximizing relationships among salespeople, traders, and investors. As a subsidiary of BGC Partners, Algomi benefits from a robust financial backing that includes investments from notable firms such as AllianceBernstein and Euroclear.
Acadia
Venture Round in 2015
AcadiaSoft, Inc. is a provider of workflow and communication solutions specifically tailored for derivatives collateral management. The company offers a range of products, including the AcadiaSoft Messaging Platform, which facilitates communication for collateral calls between investment managers and broker-dealers, and the AcadiaSoft Collateral Manager, a software solution available both as an installed product and via SaaS. Additionally, AcadiaSoft provides the MarginSphere Xpress platform, extending messaging capabilities to counterparties not currently connected to its electronic messaging service. The company also offers consultative services to assist clients in navigating regulatory compliance, along with guidance for obtaining regulatory approval for the ISDA SIMM framework. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Pembroke, Massachusetts, AcadiaSoft has operations in Boston and London, operating as a subsidiary of SSB Investments LLC.