Citadel Securities Ventures
Citadel's venture arm investing in fintech, trading technology, and quantitative infrastructure.
This is essentially Citadel Securities' strategic investment arm, not a traditional VC fund. They're writing checks to companies that either help their core business or give them insight into emerging financial infrastructure. The upside: you get access to one of the most sophisticated trading operations in the world, plus Ken Griffin's Rolodex. The downside: they're not building companies for venture returns — they're making strategic bets that benefit their $65B+ trading empire. If your fintech startup aligns with their interests, this could be rocket fuel. If not, you're probably not getting a callback.
- —Best for: Fintech startups that complement Citadel's trading business
- —Watch out for: They're strategic investors first, VCs second
- —Known for: Unparalleled market structure expertise and deep pockets
Citadel Securities Ventures invests in fintech and financial infrastructure companies that can leverage their parent company's massive market-making expertise. They focus on next-generation trading technology, crypto infrastructure, and financial services innovation.
Early to growth-stage fintech companies, particularly those building trading infrastructure, crypto/digital assets platforms, and financial technology that complements Citadel's core market-making business
Former Goldman Sachs and McKinsey veteran who joined Citadel Securities in 2020. Known for his deep understanding of trading infrastructure and has been the primary face of their venture arm.
Legendary trader and founder of Citadel who built one of the world's largest market makers. While not day-to-day involved in ventures, his influence and network are the fund's primary assets.
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