Direct Edge Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1998

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

Direct Edge General Information

Description

Operator of securities markets. The company provides an electronic marketplace for investors to buy and sell U.S. stocks. It operates EDGA and EDGX exchange platforms that trade listed U.S. equities.

Contact Information

Website
www.directedge.com
Formerly Known As
Attain ECN, Direct Edge ECN
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 545 Washington Boulevard
  • Sixth Floor
  • Jersey City, NJ 07310
  • United States
+1 (201)
Primary Industry
Other Capital Markets/Institutions
Other Industries
Financial Software
Acquirer
BATS Global Markets
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 545 Washington Boulevard
  • Sixth Floor
  • Jersey City, NJ 07310
  • United States
+1 (201)

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Direct Edge Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Direct Edge Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of securities markets. The company provides an electronic marketplace for investors to buy and sell U.S. stocks
Other Capital Markets/Institutions
Jersey City, NJ

New York, NY
 

Princeton, NJ
 
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Direct Edge Competitors (2)

One of Direct Edge’s 2 competitors is Tradeweb Markets, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Tradeweb Markets Formerly PE-Backed New York, NY
Miami International Holdings Formerly PE-Backed Princeton, NJ
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Direct Edge Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Direct Edge FAQs

  • When was Direct Edge founded?

    Direct Edge was founded in 1998.

  • Where is Direct Edge headquartered?

    Direct Edge is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

  • What industry is Direct Edge in?

    Direct Edge’s primary industry is Other Capital Markets/Institutions.

  • Is Direct Edge a private or public company?

    Direct Edge is a Private company.

  • What is Direct Edge’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Direct Edge is .

  • Who are Direct Edge’s investors?

    Citadel Enterprise Americas, Domestic Securities, International Securities Exchange, JP Morgan Chase, and Knight Capital Group are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Direct Edge.

  • Who are Direct Edge’s competitors?

    Tradeweb Markets and Miami International Holdings are competitors of Direct Edge.

  • When was Direct Edge acquired?

    Direct Edge was acquired on 31-Jan-2014.

  • Who acquired Direct Edge?

    Direct Edge was acquired by BATS Global Markets.

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