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General Index

Tech-native price benchmarks for global trade.

Overview

General Index provides price transparency for global trade by aggregating trade data and applying algorithmic index methods to produce objective, consistent benchmarks. Its products include LPG market insights, daily crude prices and reports for the US, Middle East, and Europe, refined product indexes for fuels across US, Europe, and Asia, and port-level marine fuel prices for over 500 bunkering locations, plus emerging-market price data like sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen; its Global Crude Index (GCX) serves as a global benchmark. The company differentiates itself as a tech-native provider that delivers standardized benchmarks at lower costs and across a broad regional footprint to reduce the influence of local factors. Its goal is to help clients manage resources more effectively by providing reliable, transparent price data and benchmarks across multiple regions and markets.

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Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFinancial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$31.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2020

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Funding

Total Funding

$31.5M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$9.9M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Mentorship Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity
  • Training Programs

Company News

Brown Brothers Media
Oct 21st, 2025
UK's General Index raises €8.6M to redefine global commodity and energy pricing

UK's General Index raises €8.6M to redefine global commodity and energy pricing. Molten Ventures announced that it has invested €8.6M funding in Series A extension round in General Index (GX), a London-based energy price benchmark provider. London-based General Index, an energy price benchmark provider, has secured $10M (approximately €8.6M) in a Series A extension round investment from Molten Ventures. Molten Ventures is one of the most active venture capital firms in Europe, developing and investing in disruptive, high-growth technology companies. Currently, the VC is a shareholder in a diverse portfolio of companies, including Revolut, Ledger and ICEYE. George Chalmers, Partner at Molten Ventures, comments, "We've tracked General Index for over a year and have been consistently impressed by Neil and his team's ability to win trust, deliver innovation, and drive adoption in a notoriously entrenched market. As energy markets evolve and new asset classes emerge, we believe GX is uniquely positioned to become the next global leader in commodity and energy data. We're excited to support their journey and look forward to working closely with the team as they scale." The investment will help the UK company grow, driving greater efficiency and innovation across global commodity markets. The capital will also help the company to expand further into energy transition markets such as carbon, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel, while supporting the development of GX Go to enhance access to real-time, transparent data. General Index: commodity pricing provider. Founded in 2020 by Neil Bradford, General Index offers an alternative to traditional price-reporting agencies, leveraging technology for improved accuracy and compliance in benchmark pricing. The firm publishes over 5,000 daily indices for crude oil, natural gas, refined products, and LPG, and is expanding its coverage to include emerging sectors such as carbon, hydrogen, and biofuels. The company is trusted by significant market participants, including Bloomberg, BP, and ICE, as it adapts to changing market demands characterised by increased transparency and automation. "We're excited to work with Molten because our vision aligns with their investment thesis, and they bring great expertise from similar investments. Molten's investment is a strong endorsement of our vision to redefine commodity pricing and of the progress we've made so far. With their backing, we're well-positioned to scale our platform and bring the benefits of transparent pricing to an even wider range of markets." - Neil Bradford, CEO, General Index.

Molten Ventures
Oct 21st, 2025
Molten invests $10M in General Index

Molten Ventures announced a $10 million Series A extension investment in General Index (GX), a London-based energy price benchmark provider. This funding will help GX accelerate growth and innovation in global commodity markets. GX, founded in 2020, offers technology-driven, transparent pricing solutions and is gaining traction in markets like crude oil and hydrogen. The investment supports GX's expansion into energy transition markets and the development of the GX Go platform.

Sparta Commodities
Apr 30th, 2025
Sparta partners with General Index to deliver trusted pricing and enhanced market insights

Sparta partners with General Index to deliver trusted pricing and enhanced market insights.

UK Tech News
Feb 1st, 2024
General Index (GX) secures £9.48 million Series A investment led by 20VC

– World’s first pure play benchmark provider, using technology to price the world’s $31 trillion worth of trade– Providing settlement prices on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and powering Bloomberg’s BOIL energy coverage– $12m Series A funding to accelerate coverage of energy transition sectors, including hydrogen and biofuels General Index (GX), the world’s first technology-led benchmark […]

UK Investor Magazine
Aug 9th, 2023
TP ICAP Group revenue rises, announces buyback and dividend hike

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