# Monark Markets

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.monark-markets.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $2.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 22, 2024)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in the US, Monark Markets Inc. offers innovative API infrastructure for brokerage and clearing entities, facilitating seamless integration of private securities investing into existing customer platforms.Monark Markets Inc. was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York, US. The company specializes in developing technology that connects brokerage platforms with private securities. The firm was founded by Ben Haber and Paul Davis. Monark has completed 3 deals and raised a total of USD 8.1 mn through its latest funding round in 2026, a venture funding led by F-Prime, with Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners, and BBAE Advisors, LLC. Monark offers an API infrastructure tailored for brokerage and clearing entities, enabling seamless integration of private securities investing into their platforms. Its core product, the Alternative Trading System (ATS), supports trading among individual investors through a limit order book and various order types. This technology allows brokerage firms to provide clients access to a curated marketplace of alternative assets, including pre-IPO companies, real estate, private credit, private equity, venture capital, art, and collectibles. Monark's offerings primarily cater to brokerage platforms and wealth management firms in the US, enhancing the investment experience for individual investors while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Released in 2023, following the acquisition of LEX Markets’ software and legal IP, Monark operates as a B2B2C platform supporting brokerages in offering private placement securities.Monark generates revenue through its API-driven technology that links brokerage platforms with issuers of private placement securities. The business model focuses on B2B transactions, where brokerage firms pay for the integration and utilization of Monark's ATS to enable private securities trading for clients. Revenue is derived from partnerships and subscription models, with firms incurring fees based on transaction volume or services accessed. The flagship product, Monark ATS, empowers brokerages to deliver a cohesive investment experience filled with alternative asset offerings. Pricing details for services are customized based on client needs and the integration scope. Monark Markets Inc. plans to leverage its recent funding to enhance its product offerings and expand market reach. The company is focused on developing new features for its ATS to improve user experience and increase functionality for brokerage partners. Additionally, Monark aims to penetrate new geographic markets, specifically targeting regions with growing demand for alternative investment solutions by late 2024. The company will use the February 2026 funding to scale its distribution network through integrations with additional brokerage and wealth management platforms and to expand access to new products and asset classes.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 22, 2024, $2.2M — Forum Ventures, Grit Capital Partners, Garuda Ventures, Niche Capital, Actions Capital, Night Capital

## Investors

- Forum Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forum-ventures) — Seed
- Grit Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/grit-capital-partners) — Seed
- Garuda Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/garuda-ventures) — Seed
- Niche Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/niche-capital) — Seed
- Actions Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/actions-capital) — Seed
- Night Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/night-capital) — Seed