London-based ETPLink has raised funding led by Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) and Jump Trading, bringing its total funding to $7 million. Angel investor Arnaud Llinas, former head of Lyxor and Amundi ETFs, also took part and will join the board. ETPLink runs an independent platform for ETF creation and redemption. It uses distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts to connect authorised participants, issuers, transfer agents, custodians, and fund administrators, replacing fragmented, manual processes. The company will use the money to develop its technology and products, and to grow in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Client implementation takes two weeks to three months. The raise follows a record 2025, when the ETF industry drew $2.4 trillion in net inflows and global assets passed $20 trillion.

ETPLink announces funding round led by QRT and Jump Trading. Related topics. ETPLink, an independent technology platform for ETP primary market transactions, has announced a funding round led by Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) and Jump Trading, bringing its total funding to date to USD7 million. Angel investors participating in the round include Arnaud Llinas, former Head of Lyxor and Amundi ETFs, who will also join ETPLink's board of directors. ETPLink writes that the investment advances its vision of an industry solution owned by key stakeholders and built for the benefit of the entire ETF ecosystem. "Its open architecture DLT platform connects authorised participants, issuers, transfer agents, custodians, fund administrators, and exchanges, helping replace fragmented processes with shared infrastructure that simplifies creation and redemption workflows." ETPLink will use the funding to continue investing in technology and product development, enhance its client experience and support growth across Europe and Asia-Pacific. The company brings together experienced business builders, ETF specialists and developers, combining market expertise with a focus on rapid implementation and responsive service. "We believe the ETF industry needs shared infrastructure that brings participants together and makes it easier for their businesses to scale," says Bo Bjurgert, co-founder of ETPLink. "Having key stakeholders invest in ETPLink is an important step towards that vision. Our ambition is to make collaboration on infrastructure the industry standard, freeing firms to focus on the products and services that set them apart." The firm writes that in 2025, the ETF industry achieved unprecedented growth, welcoming 100 new issuers, attracting USD2.4 trillion in net inflows, and pushing global assets under management (AUM) past USD20 trillion. "While this momentum solidifies ETFs as the dominant vehicle in modern asset management, it also presents a growing operational challenge; Market Makers and Authorised Participants (APs) now face expanding complexity in primary market execution, driven by the persistent lack of a standardised Creation/Redemption platform. "ETPLink's platform is designed to reduce this fragmentation that continue to constrain ETF primary market activity. Its independent open architecture supports API connectivity to multiple transfer agency systems, exchanges and ETP service providers, giving clients flexibility in how they integrate and use the platform." "Scaling an ETF trading business requires infrastructure that can handle greater activity without multiplying operational complexity," says a QRT representative "By connecting participants and simplifying workflows, ETPLink can help us reduce manual intervention and the friction created by fragmented systems. We see real value in supporting an independent industry solution whose benefits can extend across the ETF ecosystem." ETPLink uses API-led distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts to support flexible workflows, client-specific customisation and rapid product development. Designed as a multi-asset platform, it writes that its technology foundation also positions the business to support the development of tokenised ETFs. Typical client implementation timelines range from two weeks to three months, the firm says, from proof of concept to implementation, depending on requirements. ETPLink reports zero platform downtime since launch, with 24/7 platform availability complemented by a 24/6 global support model. "ETF infrastructure needs to meet today's operational challenges while being ready for new on-chain products and market structures," says Arnaud Llinas, an angel investor and incoming board member. "ETPLink's multi-asset approach and use of DLT and smart contracts provide a strong foundation for that evolution, including the development of tokenised ETFs. I'm delighted to join the board and help the team translate that potential into lasting value for clients." * November 4, 2026 ETPLink, an independent technology platform for ETP primary market transactions, has announced a funding round led by Qube Research &... * November 3, 2026 In its October Flash Flows report, State Street Investment Management writes that AI spending concerns weighed on global equities in... * November 3, 2026 The ETF segment saw the highest trading turnover growth on SIX Swiss Exchange in October 2026, rising 24.5 per cent... * November 3, 2026 Albemarle Street Partners (ASPIM), acquired by WisdomTree in May, has launched the WisdomTree Core ETF Model Portfolios, a new range...