The Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs is a prominent global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, established in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. The firm provides a range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Its Investment Banking segment offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, as well as underwriting for public offerings and private placements of various securities. The Institutional Client Services segment focuses on client execution across fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, while also offering financing and securities lending to institutional clients. The Investing & Lending segment engages in originating long-term loans and investing in debt securities and real estate. Additionally, Goldman Sachs Asset Management serves both institutional and individual investors with comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across diverse asset classes. The firm also operates several specialized investment groups, including private equity and infrastructure funds, targeting a variety of sectors and investment strategies worldwide.

Andre Alfaro

Managing Director

Margaret Anadu

Managing Director

Sara Beth Beckmeier

Vice President

Alexander Blostein

Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Global Investment Research

Charles Bouckaert

Managing Director

Michael Brandmeyer

Managing Director, Global Co-head and Co-CIO of the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection Group

Beat Cabiallavetta

Partner

David Campbell

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division

Will Chen

Managing Director

Jaejoon Choi

Managing Director - Head of Korea Global Markets

David Chou

Managing Director

David Cohen-Mintz

Managing Director

Stephen Daniel

Managing Director

Samayita Das

Vice President

Christopher Dawe

Managing Partner

Adam Dawson

Managing Director

Brian DeCenzo

Managing Director, TMT / Internet Banking — Investment Banking Division

Nicholas Dier

Vice President

Ajay Diwan

Vice President of Investment Research

Nicola Dondi

Managing Director

Dominique Dorlipo

Managing Director, France Country Head

Benjamin Ferguson

Managing Director, Co-Head of Japan and Head of Client and Business Management

Wolfgang Fink

CEO, Germany and Austria

Sebastien Gagnon

Managing Director

Timur Galen

Managing Director

Stefan Goetz

Executive Director - Principal Investments Area

Andrew Gordon

Associate

Ashwin Gupta

Managing Director

James Hayward

Managing Director of Growth Equity

Sonya Huang

Investment Banking Analyst

Graham Hurtt

Vice President, Technology and Services Investment Banking

Gaurav Jaitly

Managing Director

Kani Keita

Associate, Merchant Banking Division

Larry Kellerma

Partner

Simon Kubbies

Managing Director (Private Equity)

Aaron Lamshed

Head of equity capital markets in Australia and New Zealand

Kirk A. Lepke

Executive Director, GS Growth

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Lyla Maduri

Managing Director

Jade Mandel

Vice President, Growth Equity

Joshua Matheus

Managing Director of Technology

Mathew McDermott

Managing Director

Masanori Mochida

President of Goldman Sachs Japan

Karen Moon

TMT Investment Banking Analyst

Scott Myers

Managing Director

Jason Nassof

Vice President

Maya Poddar

Associate

Jeffrey Possick

Managing Director

Nikhil Reddy

Managing Director, Asset Management Division

Ben Reiber

Vice President

Christian Resch

Managing Director, GS Growth

Josh Richardson

Managing Director

Max Ritter

Managing Director

Ronald Rolighed

Managing Director

Simon Rothery

CEO, Australia

Brady Schuck

Managing Director

Peter Seccia

Managing Director

Greg Shell

Head Managing, Inclusive Growth Strategy Partner

Sarah Shenton

Vice President in the Merchant Banking Division

Andrew Sickinger

Vice President, M&A

Gavin Simms

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Stephen Branton Speak

Partner and Managing Director

John Stevenson

Vice President

Chang Q. Sun

Executive Director In the Investment Banking Division

Ram Sundaram

Partner

Adriana Tajonar

Vice President of Life Sciences Investing

Alex Tishakov

Analyst, Investment Banking Division

Rana Yared

Managing Director of Securities Division

Alec Zhang

Analyst

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Raisin

Series E in 2023
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

MercadoLibre

Post in 2022
MercadoLibre operates online commerce and payment platforms across Latin America, enabling businesses and consumers to buy, sell, and transact efficiently. Its primary service is the MercadoLibre marketplace, where users can list items for sale in both fixed-price and auction formats. The platform also facilitates classified listings for various categories, including vehicles, real estate, and services. To support transactions, MercadoPago provides an integrated online payment solution that allows users to send and receive payments securely, both on and off the marketplace. Additionally, MercadoLibre offers logistics services through MercadoEnvios, which includes fulfillment and warehousing solutions, as well as integration with third-party carriers. The company also provides advertising platforms to help brands promote their products and services, and it offers MercadoShops, a hosted solution for users to create and manage their own online stores. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, MercadoLibre has expanded its services to multiple countries in the region, enhancing e-commerce accessibility and efficiency.

FundPark

Debt Financing in 2022
FundPark is a FinTech focused trade finance platform. FundPark provide purchase order financing and invoice financing to Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs), hence business owners can focus on its own business development, and FundPark can take care of its funding for working capital production.

Raisin

Venture Round in 2022
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that modernizes the equity capital markets by offering a platform that connects investors and underwriters through integrated data and analytics. The platform provides real-time information, enabling users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions. Launched in 2017 by experienced equity capital markets practitioners, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiency, serving nearly 100 buy-side firms and 15 investment banks. Capital Markets Gateway, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also has offices in New York and Seattle.

Olist

Series E in 2021
Olist is an online e-commerce platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that facilitates connections between sellers and major Brazilian marketplaces. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform for shopkeepers of various sizes and sectors to register and sell their products through prominent retailers. Olist aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs by enabling them to advertise and sell their products without complications, thereby enhancing their reach to international marketplaces. The company emphasizes a sustainable and fair business model, focusing on delivering excellent services to both merchants and consumers.

PLACE

Series A in 2021
Developer of a real estate platform designed for agents, teams, and brokerages. The company offers an end-to-end suite of software and business services that include administrative support, marketing and branding, lead generation, accounting, legal, human resources, back-office infrastructure, and training, enabling clients to build relationships with consumers from their first real estate purchase through every piece of property they buy in their lifetime.

Timelio

Debt Financing in 2021
Timelio is a peer-to-peer technology platform that makes it easier for businesses to access invoice finance, via an online marketplace. The purpose of Timelio is to help growing businesses in Australia access fast, flexible and lower cost finance. Timelio matches businesses that have invoices to sell with investors. Investors are based globally and range from high net worth individuals to family offices, hedge funds, self-managed superannuation funds and finance professionals.

NTWRK

Series B in 2021
NTWRK is the definitive Video Commerce platform developed specifically for Gen Z and Millennials. NTWRK's innovative model of daily exclusive product drops, live videos, celebrity talent, native purchases and social distribution creates a high energy and wide-reaching experience for brands and users. NTWRK was launched in October 2018. Since launch, the platform has experienced meteoric growth and has received investments from some of the most successful entrepreneurs, brands and influential entertainers in the world including Live Nation, Foot Locker and Main Street Advisors, whose investors include Jimmy Iovine and LeBron James.

GetCourse

Venture Round in 2021
Opeartor of an online learning platform intended to help creators, influencers, and educators. The company's platform combines a set of functional modules for creating online courses, building websites, and marketing and selling content, as well as mailing services and end-to-end analytics tools, enabling creators to earn money.

InCommodities

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of an energy trading platform intended to assist clients in procuring electric or natural gas from energy wholesalers and suppliers. The company's platform offers automatization, quantitative analysis and artificial intelligence, rethinking how data and technology are used, along with supporting the transition to green energy, enabling clients to combine those skills with deep insight into the energy markets and grow.

Olist

Series D in 2021
Olist is an online e-commerce platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that facilitates connections between sellers and major Brazilian marketplaces. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform for shopkeepers of various sizes and sectors to register and sell their products through prominent retailers. Olist aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs by enabling them to advertise and sell their products without complications, thereby enhancing their reach to international marketplaces. The company emphasizes a sustainable and fair business model, focusing on delivering excellent services to both merchants and consumers.

DgPays

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of an online payment system designed to provide comprehensive financial services to banks, e-money institutions, telecom operators and transportation operators. The company's platform offers mobile wallets, prepaid cards, bill payments, loyalty programs, payment gateway infrastructure, and a financial technology hub, enabling customers to make secure and convenient online and mobile payments, manage bills and loyalty programs and access a variety of financial services.

Purestream

Series A in 2021
PureStream is a technology platform established in 2018 in New York, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and security of institutional trading. The company has developed an alternative trading software that connects traders and investors with compatible liquidity, emphasizing improved liquidity discovery and natural cross rates among algorithmic orders. Its trading platform prioritizes and matches orders based on their liquidity relevance, which facilitates faster order completion and better cross rates. This approach allows brokers and institutional clients to access quality bandwidth for optimal liquidity in a more cost-effective and secure manner.

Crux

Convertible Note in 2021
Crux Informatics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, provides data processing and management services through its cloud platform. The company facilitates reliable data exchange between suppliers and consumers, ensuring that businesses receive the data they need in a timely and efficient manner. By collaborating directly with data suppliers and serving a diverse range of consumers, Crux promotes economies of scale that enhance industry efficiency. Its platform offers flexible delivery methods and prioritizes high levels of service and security, enabling companies to access data at a lower cost and in a user-friendly format.

Elinvar

Venture Round in 2021
Elinvar GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that offers a comprehensive Platform as a Service tailored for independent discretionary portfolio managers and private banks. Founded in 2016, Elinvar's integrated solution facilitates the digital transformation of asset and wealth management businesses by providing essential applications for client relationship management, online onboarding, portfolio management, and reporting. Its micro-services architecture allows for flexibility in adapting to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Elinvar also supports connections with third-party services, such as custodian banks and market data providers, ensuring a seamless digital experience for its partners. With the necessary regulatory licenses, Elinvar empowers its clients to enhance their business models and deliver customized digital offerings, ultimately benefiting their end clients through advanced analytics and individualized solutions.

HQLAx

Series B in 2021
HQLAᵡ is a financial technology innovation firm that leverages R3’s distributed ledger technology, Corda, to provide liquidity management and collateral management solutions for institutional clients in the global securities financing markets. HQLAᵡ and Deutsche Börse Group formed a strategic partnership for the creation of a joint operating model that provides market participants with improved collateral mobility across a fragmented securities settlement eco-system.

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.

AccessFintech

Series B in 2020
Access Fintech is an innovative risk management service for banks and buyside firms. The service helps firms track the trade lifecycle and get a true sense of prioritized risk, across an increasing number of systems. Access FinTech brings together fintech providers and in-house technology, orchestrating the interaction of the distributed providers and creating a single visual display of the risk of financial transactions in a global sharable view.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2020
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that modernizes the equity capital markets by offering a platform that connects investors and underwriters through integrated data and analytics. The platform provides real-time information, enabling users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions. Launched in 2017 by experienced equity capital markets practitioners, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiency, serving nearly 100 buy-side firms and 15 investment banks. Capital Markets Gateway, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also has offices in New York and Seattle.

H4

Venture Round in 2020
H4 is a digital platform transforming the documentation that underpins global financial markets and legal contracts. H4 is a utility for the marketplace to benefit investment banks, law firms, financial investors, issuers, and other market participants.
Shanghai Jushuitan Network Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) solutions focused on enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications. Established in 2014 and based in Shanghai, the company offers a range of services, including order management, warehouse management, supply chain management, and distribution management tailored for e-commerce platforms. Its innovative platform enhances operational efficiency by automating order processing, enabling businesses to manage their supply chains and logistics more effectively. Additionally, Jushuitan is involved in the ownership of intellectual property rights related to its software solutions.

Marqeta

Private Equity Round in 2020
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Spark Systems

Series B in 2020
Spark Systems is an exciting new Fin-Tech startup funded by industry veterans, we are the first high tech solution provider for institutional forex trading that is originated in Asia. We aim to build world class FX trading platform to serve a growing Asia financial hub. As early member of the firm you will be involved from the very beginning of building something truly special, and will be duly rewarded with a fast-track career.

Folio Institutional

Acquisition in 2020
Folio Financial, Inc. develops and supports digital-first investment platforms for advisors and enterprises, fully integrated with our brokerage, clearing, and custody solutions. After serving as an SEC commissioner, Folio’s founder, Steven Wallman, set out to democratize investing in the late 1990s. His vision of making investing available to all has played out in a series of ongoing innovations with a common theme – access, automation, transparency, and flexibility. We’ve been ahead of the curve since our inception, pioneering technologies including fractional share investing, patented tax management tools, end-to-end online account opening and management, online proxy voting, online private placement investing, and the ability to create portfolios using security, sector, and social-issue filters. Folio’s businesses include Folio Institutional, focused on providing innovative solutions for RIAs and enterprises; Folio Investing and Folio First for self-directed retail investors; VIA Folio, an end-to-end investing platform for private investments available to both institutional and retail investors; First Affirmative Financial Network, the leading advisor network serving the responsible investment community; and The SRI Conference and Community, the nation’s premier conference on impact investing.

MEMX

Venture Round in 2020
MEMX LLC is a member-owned equities trading platform catering to both retail and institutional investors. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, MEMX aims to enhance the trading experience by offering a competitive alternative to traditional exchanges. The platform focuses on efficiency and transparency in trading equities, thus promoting better execution for its users.

iCapital Network

Venture Round in 2020
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.

MercadoLibre

Post in 2019
MercadoLibre operates online commerce and payment platforms across Latin America, enabling businesses and consumers to buy, sell, and transact efficiently. Its primary service is the MercadoLibre marketplace, where users can list items for sale in both fixed-price and auction formats. The platform also facilitates classified listings for various categories, including vehicles, real estate, and services. To support transactions, MercadoPago provides an integrated online payment solution that allows users to send and receive payments securely, both on and off the marketplace. Additionally, MercadoLibre offers logistics services through MercadoEnvios, which includes fulfillment and warehousing solutions, as well as integration with third-party carriers. The company also provides advertising platforms to help brands promote their products and services, and it offers MercadoShops, a hosted solution for users to create and manage their own online stores. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, MercadoLibre has expanded its services to multiple countries in the region, enhancing e-commerce accessibility and efficiency.

DirectBooks

Seed Round in 2019
Addressing inefficiencies in the marketplace across multiple communication channels, DirectBooks will simplify the primary issuance process through the use of structured data and streamlined communications. The new service will increase the efficiency and accuracy of deal workflow information among market participants by disseminating it through a robust communication platform that can be integrated into underwriter and investor systems to better connect underwriters and their clients.

Raisin

Venture Round in 2019
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Marqeta

Series E in 2019
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

AccessFintech

Series A in 2018
Access Fintech is an innovative risk management service for banks and buyside firms. The service helps firms track the trade lifecycle and get a true sense of prioritized risk, across an increasing number of systems. Access FinTech brings together fintech providers and in-house technology, orchestrating the interaction of the distributed providers and creating a single visual display of the risk of financial transactions in a global sharable view.

Plaid

Series C in 2018
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various financial applications, facilitating a more modern and digitally-enabled financial system. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of APIs that allows developers to create innovative financial products. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction histories, authenticating bank accounts, verifying user identities, confirming real-time account balances, and assessing borrowers' assets and income. Plaid's solutions cater to a wide range of financial activities, including personal finances, consumer payments, lending, and business transactions. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, and aims to democratize financial services by providing the necessary infrastructure for both small startups and large financial institutions to enhance their service offerings.

Lufax

Series C in 2018
Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange (“Lufax”) is an online marketplace for the origination and trading of financial assets. Lufax was incorporated in September, 2011 in Shanghai with the support of Shanghai’s Municipal Government, and has grown into China’s largest internet finance company in less than four years. The company is an associate of China Ping An Group, the largest and most innovative non-SOE financial institution in China. Lufax’s number of registered users surpassed 7 million by February 2015, while the volume of online transactions grew more than 8 times year-on-year. Close to 50% of Lufax transactions are now handled via mobile. As a constant innovator and pioneer in the internet finance industry, Lufax has developed China’s most open, safe and convenient investment and financing platform. Investors come to Lufax for its broad product offering, diverse liquidity avenues and superior user experience. Asset owners look to Lufax to help them structure, price and place complex assets to investors in a credible and transparent manner. Lufax takes full advantage of the latest big data and IT technologies, and leverages the most advanced risk assessment models and risk control systems. Combined with its value proposition to customers, Lufax has a competitive edge which it believes cannot be replicated.

Lufax

Series C in 2018
Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange (“Lufax”) is an online marketplace for the origination and trading of financial assets. Lufax was incorporated in September, 2011 in Shanghai with the support of Shanghai’s Municipal Government, and has grown into China’s largest internet finance company in less than four years. The company is an associate of China Ping An Group, the largest and most innovative non-SOE financial institution in China. Lufax’s number of registered users surpassed 7 million by February 2015, while the volume of online transactions grew more than 8 times year-on-year. Close to 50% of Lufax transactions are now handled via mobile. As a constant innovator and pioneer in the internet finance industry, Lufax has developed China’s most open, safe and convenient investment and financing platform. Investors come to Lufax for its broad product offering, diverse liquidity avenues and superior user experience. Asset owners look to Lufax to help them structure, price and place complex assets to investors in a credible and transparent manner. Lufax takes full advantage of the latest big data and IT technologies, and leverages the most advanced risk assessment models and risk control systems. Combined with its value proposition to customers, Lufax has a competitive edge which it believes cannot be replicated.

Chasing Returns

Venture Round in 2018
Chasing Returns Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, operates a platform that offers software-generated trade log analysis to assist retail traders in managing their returns and risks. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance trading performance by helping clients identify areas for improvement, such as tendencies to over-trade after losses or exiting profitable positions too quickly. The platform provides real-time risk management tools, allowing users to set objectives, monitor their progress, and receive alerts on stock movements. By focusing on behavioral management, Chasing Returns seeks to increase trading success for its clients across various markets and timeframes.

Marqeta

Series D in 2018
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Tradeshift

Series E in 2018
Tradeshift Inc. is a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers, streamlining digital trade transactions and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tradeshift offers a suite of solutions including Tradeshift Buy, an eProcurement tool; Tradeshift Pay, an accounts payable automation platform; and Tradeshift Risk, which focuses on risk data collection and analysis. The company also provides Tradeshift Engage, a platform for supplier collaboration, and Tradeshift Go, which offers visibility into employee spending. Additionally, Tradeshift Frontiers serves as an innovation lab, exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers to transform B2B commerce and global supply chains. With a commitment to eliminating paper and manual processes, Tradeshift enables clients to optimize procure-to-pay processes securely while capitalizing on early payment discounts and minimizing risks.

BigCommerce

Series F in 2018
BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform designed to support retailers in launching, promoting, and managing online stores. The platform includes features for storefront design, product configuration, order processing, inventory management, and shipping, all accessible through a central control panel. BigCommerce also provides tools for social media marketing, email marketing, promotions, search engine optimization, and e-commerce analytics, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established brands. The company serves over 60,000 businesses globally, including more than 2,000 mid-market firms and several Fortune 1000 companies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ultimo, Australia, with additional offices in Sydney, Austin, and San Francisco, BigCommerce operates as a subsidiary of Bigcommerce Inc. Its mission is to facilitate online sales growth for merchants at every stage of their business journey.

Crux

Corporate Round in 2018
Crux Informatics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, provides data processing and management services through its cloud platform. The company facilitates reliable data exchange between suppliers and consumers, ensuring that businesses receive the data they need in a timely and efficient manner. By collaborating directly with data suppliers and serving a diverse range of consumers, Crux promotes economies of scale that enhance industry efficiency. Its platform offers flexible delivery methods and prioritizes high levels of service and security, enabling companies to access data at a lower cost and in a user-friendly format.

CurveGlobal

Venture Round in 2018
The interest rate derivatives platform.

FOLIO

Venture Round in 2018
FOLIO Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a web-based asset management platform. As a financial instruments business operator, FOLIO provides tools and services designed to facilitate the management and investment of assets for its users. The company's platform aims to simplify and enhance the investment experience, catering to a diverse range of financial needs.

Cadre

Series C in 2017
Cadre is an online marketplace that connects accredited investors with commercial real estate opportunities, facilitating investments and transactions in a traditionally illiquid industry. Founded in 2014 by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, Cadre employs advanced technology to enhance the investment process, offering tools for predictive analytics, asset management, and market trend identification. Investors benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, and liquidity, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions. Cadre also manages value-added funds that focus on various asset classes, including multi-family, industrial, office, and hospitality properties, primarily within the United States. The platform aims to streamline real estate investment, allowing users to diversify portfolios and mitigate risk while pursuing attractive long-term returns.

AUTO1 Group

Series E in 2017
AUTO1 Group GmbH operates a digital platform that connects buyers and sellers in the used car market, facilitating transactions in Europe and North America. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, the company sources used cars from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and its own business units, which include AUTO1.com and Autohero.com. The platform provides a seamless experience for both individual customers and professional dealers, allowing them to trade used cars at transparent prices without the complexities of negotiation. AUTO1 Group has two main segments: Merchant, where used cars are sold to commercial dealers, and Retail, which focuses on sales to private customers. The company continues to expand its presence, operating in nearly 30 countries and offering a diversified inventory that enhances its marketplace capabilities.
Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Hubba

Series B in 2016
Hubba is a Toronto-based software company that operates a platform designed for brand marketers and retail buyers. Its platform facilitates the digital representation of product portfolios by allowing users to create product stories that combine product information, rich media, and promotional content into a unified source. Hubba's technology enables users to synchronize product content across various digital channels and provides visibility into how retailers present their brands to consumers. Additionally, the platform empowers independent businesses by connecting them with potential buyers, enhancing product distribution and discovery. Utilizing a blend of machine learning and personal curation, Hubba currently supports over 75,000 small to medium-sized businesses in navigating business opportunities and meeting customer demands.

Plaid

Series B in 2016
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various financial applications, facilitating a more modern and digitally-enabled financial system. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of APIs that allows developers to create innovative financial products. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction histories, authenticating bank accounts, verifying user identities, confirming real-time account balances, and assessing borrowers' assets and income. Plaid's solutions cater to a wide range of financial activities, including personal finances, consumer payments, lending, and business transactions. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, and aims to democratize financial services by providing the necessary infrastructure for both small startups and large financial institutions to enhance their service offerings.

Honest Dollar

Acquisition in 2016
Honest Dollar, Inc. is an online platform focused on providing transparency and information related to finances and retirement planning. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, the company aims to simplify the process of saving for retirement. As a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management, Honest Dollar leverages the expertise of its parent company to enhance its offerings and support investors in their financial journeys.

Jumia

Series C in 2016
Jumia Technologies AG operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform across Africa, connecting consumers with a wide array of sellers. The platform includes a marketplace for various products such as fashion, electronics, and home goods, as well as services like food delivery, travel bookings, and classified ads. Jumia also offers logistics services to facilitate the shipping and delivery of products and a payment service to streamline transactions within its ecosystem. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Jumia has become a key player in the digital transformation of the African economy. The company supports over 50,000 local businesses and individuals, creating job opportunities and fostering skill development on the continent. Through its operations, Jumia aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers while providing businesses with efficient distribution solutions.

Boqii

Series C in 2016
Boqii Holding Limited operates a comprehensive pet-focused platform in China, offering a wide range of products such as pet food, treats, shampoos, cages, toys, apparel, and OTC veterinary drugs. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company serves both pet owners and small to medium-sized pet businesses through its e-commerce channels and offline distribution network. Boqii also features Boqii Community, an interactive content platform designed to engage its user base, which includes over three million registered users. The platform has become a leading sales channel for pet supplies, providing more than 6,000 types of products while emphasizing customer service to enhance the online shopping experience for pet enthusiasts.

Cadre

Series B in 2016
Cadre is an online marketplace that connects accredited investors with commercial real estate opportunities, facilitating investments and transactions in a traditionally illiquid industry. Founded in 2014 by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, Cadre employs advanced technology to enhance the investment process, offering tools for predictive analytics, asset management, and market trend identification. Investors benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, and liquidity, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions. Cadre also manages value-added funds that focus on various asset classes, including multi-family, industrial, office, and hospitality properties, primarily within the United States. The platform aims to streamline real estate investment, allowing users to diversify portfolios and mitigate risk while pursuing attractive long-term returns.

Cadre

Series B in 2016
Cadre is an online marketplace that connects accredited investors with commercial real estate opportunities, facilitating investments and transactions in a traditionally illiquid industry. Founded in 2014 by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, Cadre employs advanced technology to enhance the investment process, offering tools for predictive analytics, asset management, and market trend identification. Investors benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, and liquidity, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions. Cadre also manages value-added funds that focus on various asset classes, including multi-family, industrial, office, and hospitality properties, primarily within the United States. The platform aims to streamline real estate investment, allowing users to diversify portfolios and mitigate risk while pursuing attractive long-term returns.

Pantor

Acquisition in 2015
Pantor offers an open and modular trading platform designed for the electronic execution of securities. The company's software is engineered to process transactions with high throughput and consistent low latency, ensuring fault tolerance. This reliability allows clients to meet current and future regulatory requirements effectively. Pantor collaborates closely with clients to tailor and manage trading environments that align precisely with their specific trading needs, ultimately facilitating predictable execution in their trading operations.

Motif

Series E in 2015
Motif is an online broker based in Silicon Valley that transforms the landscape of investing by providing a transparent social platform for individuals and investment advisors. It enables users to invest in stock and bond portfolios centered around everyday ideas and significant economic trends, as well as to create custom motifs. As a registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC, Motif aims to make investing accessible and engaging. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Foundation Capital and Goldman Sachs, and boasts a board that features prominent figures such as former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt and former Wall Street executive Sallie Krawcheck.

Jumia

Series C in 2014
Jumia Technologies AG operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform across Africa, connecting consumers with a wide array of sellers. The platform includes a marketplace for various products such as fashion, electronics, and home goods, as well as services like food delivery, travel bookings, and classified ads. Jumia also offers logistics services to facilitate the shipping and delivery of products and a payment service to streamline transactions within its ecosystem. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Jumia has become a key player in the digital transformation of the African economy. The company supports over 50,000 local businesses and individuals, creating job opportunities and fostering skill development on the continent. Through its operations, Jumia aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers while providing businesses with efficient distribution solutions.

Square

Series E in 2014
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.
Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Motif

Series D in 2014
Motif is an online broker based in Silicon Valley that transforms the landscape of investing by providing a transparent social platform for individuals and investment advisors. It enables users to invest in stock and bond portfolios centered around everyday ideas and significant economic trends, as well as to create custom motifs. As a registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC, Motif aims to make investing accessible and engaging. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Foundation Capital and Goldman Sachs, and boasts a board that features prominent figures such as former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt and former Wall Street executive Sallie Krawcheck.

Square

Debt Financing in 2014
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.

DgPays

Seed Round in 2014
Developer of an online payment system designed to provide comprehensive financial services to banks, e-money institutions, telecom operators and transportation operators. The company's platform offers mobile wallets, prepaid cards, bill payments, loyalty programs, payment gateway infrastructure, and a financial technology hub, enabling customers to make secure and convenient online and mobile payments, manage bills and loyalty programs and access a variety of financial services.

Boqii

Series B in 2014
Boqii Holding Limited operates a comprehensive pet-focused platform in China, offering a wide range of products such as pet food, treats, shampoos, cages, toys, apparel, and OTC veterinary drugs. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company serves both pet owners and small to medium-sized pet businesses through its e-commerce channels and offline distribution network. Boqii also features Boqii Community, an interactive content platform designed to engage its user base, which includes over three million registered users. The platform has become a leading sales channel for pet supplies, providing more than 6,000 types of products while emphasizing customer service to enhance the online shopping experience for pet enthusiasts.

Boqii

Series A in 2013
Boqii Holding Limited operates a comprehensive pet-focused platform in China, offering a wide range of products such as pet food, treats, shampoos, cages, toys, apparel, and OTC veterinary drugs. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company serves both pet owners and small to medium-sized pet businesses through its e-commerce channels and offline distribution network. Boqii also features Boqii Community, an interactive content platform designed to engage its user base, which includes over three million registered users. The platform has become a leading sales channel for pet supplies, providing more than 6,000 types of products while emphasizing customer service to enhance the online shopping experience for pet enthusiasts.

Motif

Series C in 2013
Motif is an online broker based in Silicon Valley that transforms the landscape of investing by providing a transparent social platform for individuals and investment advisors. It enables users to invest in stock and bond portfolios centered around everyday ideas and significant economic trends, as well as to create custom motifs. As a registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC, Motif aims to make investing accessible and engaging. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Foundation Capital and Goldman Sachs, and boasts a board that features prominent figures such as former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt and former Wall Street executive Sallie Krawcheck.

Celoxica

Venture Round in 2012
Celoxica Limited, based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, provides hardware-accelerated market data access and order execution solutions aimed at the financial services industry. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in ultra-low latency trading services, catering to the advanced trading community, including trading firms and banks engaged in high-frequency trading, market making, liquidity provision, algorithmic trading, and smart order routing. Celoxica offers a range of market data feed handlers covering major U.S. and European equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange markets. The company facilitates seamless connectivity for brokers and clients by managing inbound FIX, credit checks, and outbound native protocols to execution venues. With additional offices in Chicago and New York, Celoxica remains focused on meeting the growing demands for speed and efficiency in electronic trading.

Chi-X Asia Pacific

Private Equity Round in 2011
Chi-X Global Holdings, a global operator of technologically advanced alternative market centers and a provider of innovative market level trading solutions

UNX

Private Equity Round in 2011
UNX is an independent trading technology firm and agency broker that specializes in providing advanced electronic trading solutions and premium services for institutional investors. Founded in 1999, the company focuses on enhancing trading efficiency through its innovative technology, which streamlines trade operations and helps traders identify best execution opportunities. UNX offers a range of services, including electronic trading, direct market access, and program trading. Its proprietary Catalyst Portal serves as a broker-neutral execution management system designed for equities and portfolio trading, allowing for customized solutions tailored to the needs of both buy-side and sell-side clients. Additionally, UNX provides various trading tools, such as MetaBook for single stock trading and intelligent order routing, as well as FLEXStream, which consolidates market data from multiple sources. The firm is committed to helping traders minimize market impact, reduce transaction costs, and navigate the complexities of fragmented liquidity in today's markets.

Celoxica

Venture Round in 2011
Celoxica Limited, based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, provides hardware-accelerated market data access and order execution solutions aimed at the financial services industry. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in ultra-low latency trading services, catering to the advanced trading community, including trading firms and banks engaged in high-frequency trading, market making, liquidity provision, algorithmic trading, and smart order routing. Celoxica offers a range of market data feed handlers covering major U.S. and European equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange markets. The company facilitates seamless connectivity for brokers and clients by managing inbound FIX, credit checks, and outbound native protocols to execution venues. With additional offices in Chicago and New York, Celoxica remains focused on meeting the growing demands for speed and efficiency in electronic trading.

Tora Trading

Venture Round in 2010
Tora Trading is a cloud-based technology provider catering to the buy-side investment community. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes portfolio management, order and execution management systems, as well as compliance and analytics tools, all developed in-house. This unified platform is designed to address the specific trading challenges faced by institutional investors in Asia, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and sell-side proprietary trading desks. Tora's products, which can be utilized individually or as a cohesive system, enhance the trading lifecycle by enabling efficient execution and access to global multi-asset liquidity. Notably, Tora's technology processes a significant portion of trading volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, underscoring its impact in the region's trading landscape.

UNX

Private Equity Round in 2009
UNX is an independent trading technology firm and agency broker that specializes in providing advanced electronic trading solutions and premium services for institutional investors. Founded in 1999, the company focuses on enhancing trading efficiency through its innovative technology, which streamlines trade operations and helps traders identify best execution opportunities. UNX offers a range of services, including electronic trading, direct market access, and program trading. Its proprietary Catalyst Portal serves as a broker-neutral execution management system designed for equities and portfolio trading, allowing for customized solutions tailored to the needs of both buy-side and sell-side clients. Additionally, UNX provides various trading tools, such as MetaBook for single stock trading and intelligent order routing, as well as FLEXStream, which consolidates market data from multiple sources. The firm is committed to helping traders minimize market impact, reduce transaction costs, and navigate the complexities of fragmented liquidity in today's markets.

Dubai MercantileExchange

Private Equity Round in 2008
DME is the premier energy-focused commodities exchange in the East of Suez and home to the world's third crude benchmark.

Derivix

Series A in 2008
Derivix is a financial services software company that specializes in providing options pricing, risk visualization, and analytics solutions tailored for options traders, sales traders, and hedge funds. Established in 2005, the company operates offices in New York, Boston, and Silicon Valley. Its offerings are designed to meet the needs of institutional clients, including hedge funds and investment banks, by delivering robust tools for options pricing and risk management. Derivix has garnered investment from prominent Wall Street firms, further solidifying its position in the financial technology sector.

APX

Venture Round in 2007
APX b.V. operates an exchange for electricity and natural gas markets in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. It offers market data and a range of indices for use by traders, energy suppliers, and energy-intensive industries, as well as provides trading and clearing services for power and natural gas futures. The company also provides trading, clearing, and notification of within-day and day-ahead gas contracts at the title transfer facility, as well as trading of secondary storage capacity and gas in store at Rough. In addition, it offers third-party services for the clearing and delivery of energy or energy-related products, such as carbon trading and auctioning, as well as over-the-counter clearing services and auction results. Further, the company provides a trading platform for the trading of cleared futures contracts, as well as publishes price and volume indices on a daily basis. The company was founded in 1999 as Amsterdam Power Exchange and later changed its name to APX b.V. in 2004. The company is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with additional offices in London and Nottingham, the United Kingdom. APX b.V. is a subsidiary of TenneT BV.

Platform Solutions

Series C in 2007
Platform Solutions, Inc. develops Open Mainframe computers compatible with a set of datacenter environments and operating systems. It offers Open Mainframe servers, Open Systems servers, and NEC D-Series storage arrays. The company's System64 product line consolidates z/OS, Windows, and Linux operating system in one secure and reliable operating environment based on Intel Itanium 2 processor technology. Platform Solutions has a strategic partnership with T3 Technologies. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of June 30, 2008, Platform Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp.

Japannext

Venture Round in 2007
SBI Japannext Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a proprietary trading system, facilitating electronic trading of securities for investors and brokers. Established in 2006, it enables clients to trade a variety of financial instruments, including common stocks, controlled stocks, domestic exchange-traded funds, and domestic real estate investment trusts (REITs), while also supporting short selling. Additionally, the company has developed an electronic connection network in the United States, which provides an after-hours trading market for online users. As of 2012, SBI Japannext functions as a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc.

National Stock Exchange

Private Equity Round in 2007
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) is a leading electronic stock exchange headquartered in Mumbai, established in 1992. It is recognized for its automated screen-based trading system, which ensures transparency, speed, and efficiency in the Indian securities market. NSE provides a wide range of services, including exchange listings, trading, clearing, and settlement, along with indices and market data feeds. The exchange plays a significant role in the development of the capital market landscape in India by promoting investor protection and implementing innovative practices such as dematerialization, electronic transfer of securities, and professionalization of trading members. NSE has also adopted advanced information technology to enhance its trading mechanisms and risk management systems, thereby contributing to the overall integrity and functionality of the market. Through its diverse offerings, NSE aims to meet the trading and investment needs of its users while fostering a robust financial environment.

BTIG

Seed Round in 2007
BTIG provides institutional brokerage and fund services. It is specialized in global trading and fund services for hedge funds, separate accounts, mutual funds, and family offices. The company operates in various areas, including equity trading, fixed income, future trading, convertible securities, equity derivatives, prime brokerage, outsource trading, direct market access, capital markets, equity research, and corporate access as well as international trading, commission management services, portfolio analytics, and market intelligence. In addition, the company provides trading solutions to investment managers. It serves institutional clients worldwide. BTIG was founded in 2002 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Greenwich, Red Bank, Norwalk, Orinda, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. It operates as a subsidiary of Condor Trading LP.

UNX

Private Equity Round in 2006
UNX is an independent trading technology firm and agency broker that specializes in providing advanced electronic trading solutions and premium services for institutional investors. Founded in 1999, the company focuses on enhancing trading efficiency through its innovative technology, which streamlines trade operations and helps traders identify best execution opportunities. UNX offers a range of services, including electronic trading, direct market access, and program trading. Its proprietary Catalyst Portal serves as a broker-neutral execution management system designed for equities and portfolio trading, allowing for customized solutions tailored to the needs of both buy-side and sell-side clients. Additionally, UNX provides various trading tools, such as MetaBook for single stock trading and intelligent order routing, as well as FLEXStream, which consolidates market data from multiple sources. The firm is committed to helping traders minimize market impact, reduce transaction costs, and navigate the complexities of fragmented liquidity in today's markets.

Platform Solutions

Series B in 2004
Platform Solutions, Inc. develops Open Mainframe computers compatible with a set of datacenter environments and operating systems. It offers Open Mainframe servers, Open Systems servers, and NEC D-Series storage arrays. The company's System64 product line consolidates z/OS, Windows, and Linux operating system in one secure and reliable operating environment based on Intel Itanium 2 processor technology. Platform Solutions has a strategic partnership with T3 Technologies. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of June 30, 2008, Platform Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp.

Lightspeed

Private Equity Round in 2000
Lightspeed Trading offers clients access to our proprietary order execution system, Lightspeed Trader, real time risk and margin management tools, equity and option market data scanners, and a high frequency equity DMA infrastructure. Lightspeed Trading delivers cost effective equity and option order execution combined with fast and reliable market quotes through its robust quote infrastructure and proprietary order management system. In addition to Lightspeed’s proprietary products, access to ten certified third party trading platforms presents clients with the ability to build a flexible combination of trading products tailored to fit their needs. Lightspeed Institutional supports professional traders, funds, institutions, and separately managed accounts by providing a complete suite of technology, Regulation T and portfolio margin leverage, access to our agency-only trade desk, as well as execution and clearing services. Offices are located in both New York and Chicago, and remote access to all products is available. Clients have long recognized the value of Lightspeed Trading's customized approach. The client experience perfectly balances robust and flexible technology solutions with focused, experienced, and high touch service.

BUYandHOLD

Series B in 2000
BUYandHOLD, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in long-term equity investment strategies. Founded in 1999 and based in Edison, New Jersey, it provides an online investing platform that caters to the needs of long-term investors. The company offers a range of business and financial information about stocks, including news, charts, SEC filings, and analyst ratings across various sectors such as consumer goods, finance, healthcare, technology, and more. Through its online brokerage subsidiary, BUYandHOLD.com Securities Corporation, the firm enables dollar-based investing and fractional share ownership, promoting a "Buy and Hold" investment philosophy aimed at optimizing returns over time. As of February 2015, BUYandHOLD operates as a subsidiary of FOLIOfn Investments, Inc.

Petroleum Place

Series B in 2000
Petroleum Place, Inc. is one of the leading portals and marketplaces for the upstream petroleum industry. The Petroleum Place Web site (www.petroleumplace.com), which launched in 1995, seeks to bring price and process efficiencies to each stage of the oil and gas property transaction lifecycle –streamlining the discovery, evaluation, acquisition, divestiture, and processing of petroleum properties.

MercadoLibre

Series B in 2000
MercadoLibre operates online commerce and payment platforms across Latin America, enabling businesses and consumers to buy, sell, and transact efficiently. Its primary service is the MercadoLibre marketplace, where users can list items for sale in both fixed-price and auction formats. The platform also facilitates classified listings for various categories, including vehicles, real estate, and services. To support transactions, MercadoPago provides an integrated online payment solution that allows users to send and receive payments securely, both on and off the marketplace. Additionally, MercadoLibre offers logistics services through MercadoEnvios, which includes fulfillment and warehousing solutions, as well as integration with third-party carriers. The company also provides advertising platforms to help brands promote their products and services, and it offers MercadoShops, a hosted solution for users to create and manage their own online stores. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, MercadoLibre has expanded its services to multiple countries in the region, enhancing e-commerce accessibility and efficiency.

ShareBuilder

Series C in 2000
Online investing, without the clutter. That’s what they help you do here at Capital One® ShareBuilder®. It’s in their clean, dynamic website and mobile apps. In their low commissions and no account minimums. Even in the intuitive tools theye've built from the ground up. They save you time with their Automatic Investment Plan1, which can help you make a habit of investing. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, ShareBuilder has online tools and investing options to help create a segment of your financial future without missing out on what matters to you today.

3PLex.com

Series B in 2000
3PLex.com is an online logistics service provider that enhances productivity across the transportation industry by integrating the expertise of third-party logistics (3PL) companies with the advantages of Internet-based logistics solutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform offers 3PLs immediate access to cost-effective online load-matching and automation tools, thereby facilitating efficiency improvements. Unlike other logistics websites that aim to eliminate the role of 3PLs by connecting shippers and carriers directly, 3PLex.com focuses on fostering collaboration among these parties. This approach enables member companies to improve their productivity and expand their operations by facilitating the movement of goods in a more economical, straightforward, and reliable manner. 3PLex.com is currently owned by IBM.

Paypal

Series C in 2000
PayPal is a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, empowering individuals and businesses to engage in secure transactions worldwide. With a commitment to democratizing financial services, PayPal's platform supports 426 million active accounts and facilitates payments in over 200 markets. Users can connect and transact online, via mobile devices, or in person, with the ability to manage funds in more than 100 currencies. The company also owns popular services such as Venmo and Braintree, enhancing its offerings for consumer and merchant transactions. Established as a separate entity from eBay in 2015, PayPal continues to innovate through strategic partnerships and investments, including its venture capital arm, PayPal Ventures, which focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and advancing financial technology solutions.

Build-Online.com

Series B in 2000
Build-Online.com is an online business-to-business e-commerce platform tailored for the European construction industry. The site serves as a marketplace where building materials and services can be purchased, facilitating seamless transactions between suppliers and buyers. It also features a project collaboration tool that links all parties involved in construction projects, allowing users to manage every stage of the process online, from design and tender to building and maintenance. The management team boasts significant experience in both the construction sector and e-commerce, with President Brian Moran having over 13 years in commercial contracting and project development across Europe, and CEO Mark Suster bringing expertise from his tenure as a senior e-commerce strategist at Andersen Consulting.

ChemConnect

Private Equity Round in 2000
ChemConnect, Inc. functions as an electronic exchange specializing in the trading of midstream energy, feedstocks, chemicals, and related products. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company provides a platform for the trading of natural gas liquids, refined fuels, aromatics, olefins, and commodity polymers. In addition to its exchange services, ChemConnect offers auction services, bulletin-board functionality, back-end fulfillment solutions, and market information resources. The company also delivers supply chain solutions, which include negotiation tools and collaboration hubs, facilitating efficient transactions for its clients. ChemConnect has operational reach in North America, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.

LoanTrader

Series A in 2000
LoanTrader, an online marketplace that connects mortgage brokers with lenders,

Hyperchannel

Venture Round in 2000
Hyperchannel, a European business-to-business Internet trading hub company.

Paypal

Series B in 2000
PayPal is a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, empowering individuals and businesses to engage in secure transactions worldwide. With a commitment to democratizing financial services, PayPal's platform supports 426 million active accounts and facilitates payments in over 200 markets. Users can connect and transact online, via mobile devices, or in person, with the ability to manage funds in more than 100 currencies. The company also owns popular services such as Venmo and Braintree, enhancing its offerings for consumer and merchant transactions. Established as a separate entity from eBay in 2015, PayPal continues to innovate through strategic partnerships and investments, including its venture capital arm, PayPal Ventures, which focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and advancing financial technology solutions.

Alibaba Group

Venture Round in 2000
Alibaba Group is a leading global online and mobile commerce company based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 1999. The company operates a diverse range of platforms, including Taobao, a consumer-to-consumer marketplace, and Tmall, a business-to-consumer platform. Alibaba also manages Alibaba.com and 1688.com for wholesale transactions, along with AliExpress for international retail. Its services extend beyond e-commerce to cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, and local consumer services. Key assets include Cainiao, a logistics network, and Ele.me, a local delivery service. Additionally, Alibaba offers various marketing services, payment solutions, and operates content platforms such as Youku and Alibaba Pictures. As the world's largest online commerce entity by gross merchandise volume, Alibaba plays a crucial role in connecting consumers and businesses, facilitating transactions, and enhancing operational efficiencies through cutting-edge technology.

Alibaba Group

Angel Round in 1999
Alibaba Group is a leading global online and mobile commerce company based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 1999. The company operates a diverse range of platforms, including Taobao, a consumer-to-consumer marketplace, and Tmall, a business-to-consumer platform. Alibaba also manages Alibaba.com and 1688.com for wholesale transactions, along with AliExpress for international retail. Its services extend beyond e-commerce to cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, and local consumer services. Key assets include Cainiao, a logistics network, and Ele.me, a local delivery service. Additionally, Alibaba offers various marketing services, payment solutions, and operates content platforms such as Youku and Alibaba Pictures. As the world's largest online commerce entity by gross merchandise volume, Alibaba plays a crucial role in connecting consumers and businesses, facilitating transactions, and enhancing operational efficiencies through cutting-edge technology.

Hull Group

Acquisition in 1999
The Hull Group, a Chicago-based electronic market-maker.
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