# Cboe Global Markets

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cboe-global-markets

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.cboe.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $45M
- Latest round: Series B (May 31, 2007)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Cboe Global Markets, Inc., based in the US, specializes in trading and market data services, providing platforms for U.S. equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange to institutional clients and retail investors.Cboe Global Markets, Inc. operates as a trading exchange facilitating financial transactions across various asset classes. Founded in 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, the firm has undergone significant growth and expansion in services. Led by CEOs Adam Eades and Burt Bondy, it has established a global footprint with operations extending to multiple locations. The company successfully raised USD 45.00 mn in its Series B funding round, backed by investors including Citigroup, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Cboe has completed a total of 5 deals to date, with the latest funding round representing the total amount raised.Cboe Global Markets offers an extensive range of financial products and services, focusing on trading and market data. The firm operates multiple trading platforms that facilitate electronic trading for U.S. equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange. Key products include VIX volatility products, SPX index options, and various equity indices, which cater to the diverse needs of financial institutions, hedge funds, and individual traders across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. These offerings assist clients in risk management and portfolio diversification through tailored trading solutions.Cboe Global Markets generates revenue primarily through trading fees and subscription services for market data. The company charges clients for executing trades on its platforms while providing access to real-time data feeds and analytics tools. A significant portion of its revenue is derived from flagship products like VIX futures and options, which offer clients hedging opportunities against market volatility. Cboe's partnerships with brokerage firms and financial institutions further enhance its revenue streams through a mix of B2B and direct-to-consumer channels.Cboe Global Markets aims to expand its product offerings and geographic reach. The company is currently working on launching new trading products, with specific details and release dates yet to be announced. Additionally, Cboe plans to enter new markets in Europe and Asia by 2025, leveraging the USD 45.00 mn raised in its recent funding round. This capital will support the development of innovative trading solutions and platform enhancements, positioning the firm for strategic growth in the evolving financial landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 31, 2007, $45M — Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Citigroup, Lehman Brothers, NEXT Investors

## Investors

- Morgan Stanley Investment Management — Series B
- Citigroup — Series B
- Lehman Brothers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lehman-brothers) — Series B
- NEXT Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-investors) — Series B