Scott Casto Overview
- Firm
- CMT Digital
- Primary Position
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Co-Founder & Co-...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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1
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Scott Casto General Information
Biography
Mr. Scott Casto is a Co-Founder & serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer at CMT Digital. He has 29 years of experience trading derivatives, managing risk and adhering to compliance and regulatory guidelines, including over a decade of experience outside the United States. He began his career as an options trader for Chicago Research and Trading in 1987. He co-founded CMT with Mr. Lueders in 1997. CMT began as a proprietary trading firm but has evolved into an asset manager with portfolio investments spanning public and private equity, debt, real estate, technology and digital currency. He received a B.A. in economics from Wheaton College in 1987 and an M.B.A. with a specialization in finance from the University of Chicago in 1991. He also serves on the board of Dash Financial Holdings, a technology and services company operating as a pure agency executing broker-dealer. He served as Board Member at Avanti Equine Veterinary Partners. He currently serves on the boards of Blue Book Services, Creative Memories, CandyCo, Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions, and CMT Trading Group.
Contact Information
Address
- 156 North Jefferson Street
- Suite 102
- Chicago, IL 60661
- United States
Scott Casto Positions (3)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Capital Markets Trading | Service Provider | Co-Founder | Chicago, IL | Lender | |
| CMT Digital | Investor | Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer | Chicago, IL | Venture Capital | |
| Pondera Holdings | Investor | Co-Founder & Partner | Chicago, IL | PE/Buyout |
Scott Casto Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| CandyCo | Food Products | Acquired/Merged | Private Equity-Backed | Lindon, UT | |
| Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions | Other Transportation | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Granger, IN |
Scott Casto Lead Partner on Deals (3)
Scott Casto has been the lead partner on 3 deals. Their latest deal was with LiquidPoint, a financial software company. The deal was made on 01-Mar-2017.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| LiquidPoint | 01-Mar-2017 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Financial Software | Chicago, IL | |
| Dollar Shave Club | 19-Nov-2015 | Completed | Personal Products | Marina del Rey, CA | ||
| Dash Financial Technologies | 23-Jul-2012 | Completed | Brokerage | Jersey City, NJ |
Scott Casto Network (78)
Board Members (9)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Begleiter | Dash Financial Technologies | Flexpoint Ford | Jersey City, NJ | |
| Peter Maragos | Dash Financial Technologies | Dash Financial Technologies | Jersey City, NJ | |
| Dash Financial Technologies | Flexpoint Ford | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Dash Financial Technologies | Flexpoint Ford | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions | Pondera Holdings | Granger, IN |
Portfolio Executives (60)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Benjamin Londergan | LiquidPoint | Executive Managing Director and Head of Options Trading and Technology | 01-Mar-2017 | Chicago, IL |
| Mike McNamara | LiquidPoint | Managing Director, Operations | 01-Mar-2017 | Chicago, IL |
| LiquidPoint | Director | 01-Mar-2017 | Chicago, IL | |
| LiquidPoint | Director, Business Development | 01-Mar-2017 | Chicago, IL | |
| Dollar Shave Club | Chief Creative Officer | 19-Nov-2015 | Marina del Rey, CA |
Fund Team Members (9)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
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| Christine Kailus JD | Capital Markets Trading | CMT Digital Ventures Fund IV | Chicago, IL |
| Christine Kailus JD | CMT Digital | CMT Digital Ventures Fund IV | Chicago, IL |
| Capital Markets Trading | Chicago, IL | ||
| CMT Digital | Chicago, IL | ||
| Capital Markets Trading | Chicago, IL |
Scott Casto Affiliated Funds (3)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon Fund I | Pondera Holdings | Buyout | Closed | 2019 | ||||
| CMT Digital Ventures Fund IV | Capital Markets Trading | Venture - General | Open | |||||
| CMT Digital Ventures Fund I | Capital Markets Trading | Venture - General | Closed |
Scott Casto FAQs
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Who is Scott Casto?
Mr. Scott Casto is a Co-Founder & serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer at CMT Digital.
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How much does Scott Casto typically invest?
Scott Casto's median deal size is .
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What is Scott Casto’s main position?
Scott Casto’s primary position is Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer.
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What are the contact details for Scott Casto?
Scott Casto’s email address is sc and his phone number is +1 (312) .
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How many active board seats does Scott Casto hold?
Scott Casto holds 2 board seats including CandyCo and Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions.
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