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LTSE

Stock exchange for long-term, governance-focused listings

Overview

LTSE provides a listing venue for public companies and equity management services for private companies, all built around SEC-approved principles that emphasize long-term governance. For public companies, LTSE offers a listing framework guided by these principles, including stakeholder engagement, long-term performance measurement, and board oversight of strategy, with compensation aligned to long-term results. For private companies, LTSE offers equity management tools and services to manage equity and incentives. Its goal is to help innovative companies grow with a focus on long-term profitability and sustainable growth, distinguishing itself from other market venues by a formal long-term governance framework and ongoing dialogue with long-term shareholders.

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About LTSE

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Why LTSE is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise SoftwareFinancial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$150.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 liquidity incentives lifted displayed orders 152% in six months.
  • Non-displayed orders rose 205% year over year after the 2026 program launch.
  • A fall 2026 trading-platform upgrade expands market functionality and routing relevance.

What critics are saying

  • LTSE still depends on liquidity incentives; without them, routing volume stays shallow.
  • The August 2026 interim CEO change signals leadership instability during scaling.
  • If liquidity fails to compound, LTSE becomes a governance brand without a real market.

What makes LTSE unique

  • LTSE pairs exchange listings with private-company equity management, unlike pure-play venues.
  • Its SEC-approved governance standards target companies prioritizing long-term stakeholders over quarterly optics.
  • LTSE differentiates through revenue-sharing, incentive programs, and simpler participation.

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Funding

Total Funding

$150.1M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401k
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Computer and home office setup
  • Equity & company stock options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Traders Magazine
Aug 18th, 2026
Long-Term Stock Exchange Board names Maliz Beams Interim CEO.

Long-Term Stock Exchange Board names Maliz Beams Interim CEO. August 18, 2026 New York, NY - August 18, 2026 The Board of the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) has named Maliz Beams Interim CEO. Beams will continue in her role as CEO of the LTSE Group and as Chair of the LTSE Group Board. Former LTSE Exchange CEO Bill Harts will stay on to support the Exchange as an advisor. Beams brings over 30 years of leadership in finance and business and leads LTSE in convening innovative companies and long-term investors. She believes that strong member relationships, disciplined execution, and a clear focus on customer needs are the foundation for building a durable business. "The Exchange is building momentum, increasing liquidity, and strengthening engagement with its members," Beams said. "I look forward to working with the Exchange to drive execution and growth, build its ability to scale, and appreciate Bill's continued support." LTSE will continue to advance its strategic priorities across its listings and trading businesses to support long-term growth.

Private Equity Wire
Apr 9th, 2026
General Atlantic acquires US home-care provider Team Services for $3B

General Atlantic has completed its $3 billion acquisition of Team Services Holding Inc from Alpine Investors, according to Bloomberg sources. The deal value includes debt. Team Services is a home-care provider, though specific details about the company's operations and the transaction terms were not disclosed. The acquisition marks a significant investment by General Atlantic in the healthcare services sector.

Resonance Search
Feb 9th, 2026
Evolving as a Chief of Staff with Holly Grant, former COO @ LTSE

Evolving as a Chief of Staff with Holly Grant, former COO @ LTSE. Zaharo Tsekouras February 9, 2026 Welcome to the chiefly podcast! Today's guest is Holly Grant, former COO at Long Term Stock Exchange. LTSE is an innovative business ecosystem empowering visionary companies at all stages to drive long-term profit and purpose. In this episode, Holly and I discuss: * How long-term relationships were integral to her career journey * Why work trials are beneficial for candidates and not just employers * The biggest shifts she experienced going from Chief of Staff to COO * How its mental health and money are intertwined Check out the episode here! Show notes. 01:11 - How Holly discovered entrepreneurship 05:01 - How she came across the Chief of Staff role at LTSE 09:55 - What the LTSE work trial was like for the Chief of Staff role 12:38 - The benefit of a work trial 13:44 - The importance of chemistry match between Principal and Chief of Staff 14:28 - What it was like as a Chief of Staff in hardcore build mode 18:44 - What Eric Ries did to set up Holly for success as his Chief of Staff 23:36 - The kind of Chief of Staff she was and how things shifted when she became COO 26:42 - Her transition to The Space Between 29:44 - What's next for Holly 30:55 - Why Resonancesearch need a new phrase for "net worth" 31:56 - The series of writings that Holly is preparing to share with the world 34:44 - Holly's advice to aspiring or current Chiefs of Staff References. More about Holly:

Law.com
Jun 13th, 2023
Lending Tree General Counsel Exits to Join Silicon Valley Stock-Exchange Startup | Corporate Counsel

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, a startup backed by one of Sam Walton’s heirs, has hired Lisa Young as general counsel, hiring her away from Lending Tree, where she’s been GC for two and a half years.

PR Newswire
Jun 9th, 2023
Ltse Announces Two Key Executive Hires

NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LTSE Group, Inc. today announced the hire of two key executives to join its management team, both of whom joined the company June 5.Bill Harts is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Long-Term Stock Exchange. Harts is a financial services leader with expertise in market structure. He is also a start-up founder and private equity investor who brings more than thirty five years of expertise in both regulatory frameworks and financial services technology. Harts has held senior management positions at NASDAQ as well as at Bank of America, Citigroup, and Modern Markets Initiative."We are thrilled to have Bill join us," said Maliz Beams, CEO of LTSE Group, Inc. "His reputation in the financial services industry, and his established expertise in market structure and applied technology, is unparalleled."Harts added, "I have followed LTSE's progress over time with great interest, and am a firm believer in its purpose and its value to companies and stakeholders

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