# Liquidnet Holdings

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/liquidnet-holdings

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.liquidnet.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 14, 2002)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. is a US-based firm that provides technology-driven execution services, catering to institutional asset managers in the equities, fixed income, and derivatives markets.Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. is a technology company that facilitates agency execution services for institutional investors. Founded in 1999 by Narayanan Natarajan, the company is headquartered in New York, US. It has completed 6 deals, with the most recent transaction dated February 23, 2005, when it raised USD 250 mn in a Secondary Stock Purchase round from investors Summit Partners and TCV, bringing the total amount raised to USD 10 mn.Liquidnet specializes in providing technology-driven agency execution services tailored for institutional asset managers, focusing on equities, fixed income, and listed derivatives. Their offerings include a versatile liquidity ecosystem that connects institutional investors with a global network of coverage teams, enhancing performance-critical decision-making. Partnerships with leading global investment banks have enabled Liquidnet to develop a Dealer-to-Client credit business that facilitates seamless access to diverse investment opportunities. The firm primarily serves institutional investors across major financial markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, addressing their trading and liquidity needs through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.Liquidnet generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees and subscription models for their execution services. Clients engage with Liquidnet on a B2B basis, where institutional investors pay for access to the platform, often structured through partnerships that enhance their trading capabilities. These transactions may involve various pricing plans based on the specific services utilized, which can include execution services for equities and fixed income products. The firm’s flagship offerings are designed to optimize trading efficiency and enhance liquidity access, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions.Liquidnet plans to leverage its recent funding round, where it raised USD 250 mn, to support the development of new technology-driven products and expand its geographic reach. The company is exploring entry into additional markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific, aiming for a launch by mid-2024. The recent funding will focus on enhancing its platform capabilities to better serve institutional investors and facilitate their trading needs.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 14, 2002, $10M — TH Lee Putnam Ventures
- Series B, Apr 1, 2001, $0.9M — TH Lee Putnam Ventures
- Series A, Jan 1, 2001, $0.4M — TH Lee Putnam Ventures
- Series A, Apr 1, 2000, $0.3M — TH Lee Putnam Ventures
- Series A, Mar 3, 2000, $4.3M — TH Lee Putnam Ventures

## Investors

- TH Lee Putnam Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/th-lee-putnam-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C