# BondCliQ

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bondcliq

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.bondcliq.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 15, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

BondCliQ is a technology firm that specializes in providing innovative credit market data solutions aimed at enhancing transparency and decision-making for institutional investors in the corporate bond market.BondCliQ operates as a financial technology company focusing on credit market data solutions. It was founded in New York, US, and is led by CEO Chris White, who has extensive experience in the financial industry. The company has not undergone any known pivots or structural changes. BondCliQ has raised USD 621,000 in Series A funding, which represents the total amount raised to date, reflecting a current company valuation of USD 26.915 mn. The most recent deal occurred on June 20, 2024, with a total of 6 deals reported.BondCliQ offers a suite of products and services including the Level 4 LinQ, the first consolidated quote system for U.S. corporate bonds launched in 2019. This product aggregates institutional prices from over 40 dealers daily and features a browser-based widget that provides real-time views of active quotes. BondCliQ’s Hyper Blotter delivers high-quality, real-time data, while the BondCliQ Data Dashboard allows users to customize their data presentation. These solutions primarily cater to institutional investors, making critical market insights accessible for informed decision-making in the U.S. credit market and adaptable for global applications.The revenue model of BondCliQ is based on subscription-based services and data feeds designed for institutional clients. The company provides consolidated quote data, enriched FINRA TRACE data, and various integration channels such as FIX API and periodic files. Clients typically subscribe to specific data solutions like Level 4 LinQ or Hyper Blotter, which provide vital market insights. Revenue is supported by partnerships with dealers that contribute data, thereby enhancing the depth and value of the information provided. The pricing strategy reflects the value of the services offered in the corporate bond market.Looking ahead, BondCliQ plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 621,000 from the Series A round to support the development of new products and expand its presence in the credit market. The company is focused on launching additional features to its existing products and plans to enter new geographic markets by the end of 2025. Specific regions targeted for expansion include Europe and Asia, where there is a growing demand for comprehensive credit market data solutions. These initiatives reflect a strategic approach to enhance service offerings and broaden its client base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 15, 2021, $7.5M — Aflac Corporate Ventures, SEI, LSEG Infrastructure FoFs Team, key buy-side
- Series A, Jun 1, 2020, $0.4M — Impact Venture Capital

## Investors

- Impact Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/impact-venture-capital) — Series A
- Aflac Corporate Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aflac-corporate-ventures) — Series A
- SEI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sei) — Series A
- LSEG Infrastructure FoFs Team — Series A
- key buy-side — Series A