TradeKing Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2005

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 180

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $298M

TradeKing General Information

Description

Provider of socially-enabled equity and options trading services. The company offers users low-cost trading with enhancements like daily blogs on the financial markets and the ability to collaborate with other members who use the same trading strategy or adhere to the same research related to the markets.

Contact Information

Website
www.tradeking.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 49050
  • Charlotte, NC 28277
  • United States
Primary Industry
Financial Software
Other Industries
Other Financial Services
Social Content
Acquirer
Ally Financial
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 49050
  • Charlotte, NC 28277
  • United States

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TradeKing Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 01-Jun-2016 $298M Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 17-Jul-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 13-Jul-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Early Stage VC 01-Jan-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC (Series B1) 08-Mar-2007 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 31-Jul-2006 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 01-Jul-2006 $1M $3M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 11-May-2005 $2M $2M Completed Generating Revenue
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TradeKing Patents

  • 4

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 2

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

TradeKing Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-8463692-B2 Method and system to facilitate on-line trading Inactive 25-Jun-2009
US-20100332366-A1 Method and system to facilitate on-line trading Active 25-Jun-2009
US-20100332340-A1 Method and system to facilitate on-line trading Active 25-Jun-2009
US-8463652-B2 Method and system to facilitate on-line trading Inactive 25-Jun-2009 G06Q40/04

TradeKing Signals

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TradeKing Former Investors (11)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Angel (individual) Minority
Battery Ventures Growth/Expansion Minority
Delta-v Capital Growth/Expansion Minority
G2 Holding Holding Company Minority
HB Capital Family Office Minority
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TradeKing Acquisitions (3)

TradeKing’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with MB Trading Futures. The deal was made on 18-Nov-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
MB Trading Futures 18-Nov-2015 Merger/Acquisition Brokerage
GAIN Capital Securities 12-Sep-2013 Merger/Acquisition Brokerage
Zecco Trading 01-Aug-2012 Merger/Acquisition Financial Software
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TradeKing FAQs

  • When was TradeKing founded?

    TradeKing was founded in 2005.

  • Where is TradeKing headquartered?

    TradeKing is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

  • What is the size of TradeKing?

    TradeKing has 180 total employees.

  • What industry is TradeKing in?

    TradeKing’s primary industry is Financial Software.

  • Is TradeKing a private or public company?

    TradeKing is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of TradeKing?

    The current valuation of TradeKing is .

  • What is TradeKing’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for TradeKing is .

  • How much funding has TradeKing raised over time?

    TradeKing has raised $33M.

  • Who are TradeKing’s investors?

    , Battery Ventures, Delta-v Capital, G2 Holding, and HB Capital are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in TradeKing.

  • When was TradeKing acquired?

    TradeKing was acquired on 01-Jun-2016.

  • Who acquired TradeKing?

    TradeKing was acquired by Ally Financial.

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