Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial

Market making and trading solutions provider

About Virtu Financial

Simplify's Rating
Why Virtu Financial is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$194.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2008

Overview

Virtu Financial specializes in market making and trading solutions for global financial markets. The company uses advanced technology and its understanding of market structures to provide a variety of services, including execution services, liquidity sourcing, and analytics. Its clients range from institutional investors to broker-dealers. Virtu generates revenue primarily through trading activities and offers data and connectivity products. A key feature of Virtu is its Open Technology platform, which provides clients with access to a library of APIs and tools to improve their trading strategies. Unlike many competitors, Virtu emphasizes transparency and aims to create more efficient and stable markets through its market making operations.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for algorithmic trading boosts Virtu's market making services.
  • ESG investing trends increase demand for transparent trading platforms like Virtu's.
  • Quantum computing advancements enhance Virtu's trading algorithms and market efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from firms like Citadel Securities challenges Virtu's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading may raise compliance costs for Virtu.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility impacts Virtu's liquidity provision and risk management.

What makes Virtu Financial unique

  • Virtu leads in electronic market making across diverse asset classes globally.
  • The Open Technology platform offers a robust data-as-a-service solution with extensive APIs.
  • Virtu's commitment to transparency and innovation strengthens its industry position.

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Funding

Total Funding

$194.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Company News

Reporter
Oct 13th, 2023
Virtu Financial LLC Acquires New Holdings in Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY)

Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 27,735 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,236,000. Other hedge funds and other […]

Finsmes
Jun 27th, 2022
Biolumic Raises $13.5M In Series B Financing

BioLumic, a New York-based agricultural technology company, raised $13.5M in Series B funding. The round was led by OurCrowd with participation from Finistere Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, Rabo Ventures, Entourage Effect Capital, Arcview Ventures Seed Fund, Flatiron Venture Partners, RIV Capital, Virtu Capital, Bravos Capital, Privthi, NZ Booster Fund, Norwind Capital, MIG Nominee No 1 Limited, Aspire NZ Seed Fund

e27
Feb 26th, 2020
Afternoon News Roundup: Temasek Holdings, others, confirm salary freeze amidst COVID-19

Temasek confirms salary freeze, Snapask raises funding in today's afternoon news

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