Liquidnet Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1999

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 435

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $525M

Liquidnet General Information

Description

Operator of a global institutional investment network intended to serve institutional investors, money management firms, mutual fund and hedge fund industries. The company offers multiple solutions for buy-side institutions as well as execute block trades directly and anonymously across international markets for open global investments, new investment and liquidity opportunities, thereby providing clients with a wholesale electronic marketplace to trade large blocks of stocks.

Contact Information

Website
www.liquidnet.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 200 Vesey Street
  • 5th Floor
  • New York, NY 10018
  • United States
+1 (646)
Primary Industry
Other Financial Services
Other Industries
Financial Software
Parent Company
TP ICAP
Vertical(s)
SaaS, FinTech
Corporate Office
  • 200 Vesey Street
  • 5th Floor
  • New York, NY 10018
  • United States
+1 (646)

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Liquidnet Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
15. Merger/Acquisition 24-Mar-2021 $525M Completed Profitable
14. Debt Refinancing 21-Sep-2018 Completed Profitable
13. Debt Refinancing 03-Apr-2018 Completed Profitable
12. Debt - Acquisition 11-Jul-2017 Completed Profitable
11. Debt - General Completed Profitable
10. Debt - General 31-Dec-2014 Completed Profitable
9. Debt - Acquisition 22-May-2014 Completed Profitable
8. Share Repurchase 03-May-2013 Completed Profitable
7. Secondary Transaction - Private 03-Jul-2012 $100M $280M Completed Profitable
6. IPO 13-Nov-2008 $500M Cancelled Profitable
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Liquidnet Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a global institutional investment network intended to serve institutional investors, money management firms,
Other Financial Services
New York, NY
435 As of 2024

Chicago, IL
 

Chicago, IL
 
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Liquidnet Competitors (16)

One of Liquidnet’s 16 competitors is Morningstar, a Corporation company based in Chicago, IL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Morningstar Corporation Chicago, IL
InfoReach Angel-Backed Chicago, IL
E*TRADE Corporate Backed or Acquired Jersey City, NJ
EquityZen Venture Capital-Backed New York, NY
Forge Global Formerly VC-backed San Francisco, CA
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Liquidnet Patents

  • 14

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 7

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Liquidnet Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20180108088-A1 Targeted security trade invitations Inactive 18-Oct-2016
US-10600121-B1 Forecasting trading algorithm performance Active 01-Jul-2015
US-10628884-B1 Database-driven processing of algorithmic trading plans utilizing specialized user interface methods, computer systems and computer programs Inactive 16-Apr-2014
US-8073763-B1 Trade execution methods and systems Active 20-Sep-2005
US-8359260-B2 Trade execution methods and systems Active 20-Sep-2005 G06Q40/04
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Liquidnet Former Investors (5)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Long Ridge Equity Partners Growth/Expansion Minority
Maverick Capital Hedge Fund Minority
Summit Partners PE/Buyout Minority
TCV Venture Capital Minority
TH Lee Putnam Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Liquidnet Investments & Acquisitions (7)

Liquidnet’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Prattle Analytics. The deal was made on 25-May-2019.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Prattle Analytics 25-May-2019 Merger/Acquisition Financial Software
Quiet Signal 25-May-2019 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
RSRCHXchange 13-May-2019 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
OTAS Technologies 17-May-2017 Merger/Acquisition Automation/Workflow Software
Ignite Power 26-Nov-2014 Seed Round Alternative Energy Equipment
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Liquidnet FAQs

  • When was Liquidnet founded?

    Liquidnet was founded in 1999.

  • Where is Liquidnet headquartered?

    Liquidnet is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Liquidnet?

    Liquidnet has 435 total employees.

  • What industry is Liquidnet in?

    Liquidnet’s primary industry is Other Financial Services.

  • Is Liquidnet a private or public company?

    Liquidnet is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Liquidnet?

    The current valuation of Liquidnet is .

  • What is Liquidnet’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Liquidnet is .

  • How much funding has Liquidnet raised over time?

    Liquidnet has raised $440M.

  • Who are Liquidnet’s investors?

    Long Ridge Equity Partners, Maverick Capital, Summit Partners, TCV, and TH Lee Putnam Ventures have invested in Liquidnet.

  • Who are Liquidnet’s competitors?

    Morningstar, InfoReach, E*TRADE, EquityZen, and Forge Global are some of the 16 competitors of Liquidnet.

  • When was Liquidnet acquired?

    Liquidnet was acquired on 24-Mar-2021.

  • Who acquired Liquidnet?

    Liquidnet was acquired by TP ICAP.

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