Optiver: A global trading firm with its main office in Amsterdam.
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, NL
Founded
1986
Optiver is a global market maker and proprietary trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam. Founded in 1986, the company focuses on improving financial markets by providing liquidity across various asset classes worldwide. Optiver's operations span multiple continents, with a particular emphasis on securities trading and market making activities.
The firm has made strategic investments in fintech and trading technology companies, including Auros, Paradigm, and Sk3w Technologies. Optiver's investment approach appears to target early-stage companies in the financial technology sector, typically participating in Series A rounds. With a strong financial position and a commitment to market innovation, Optiver offers portfolio companies access to its extensive trading expertise and global network.
Optiver - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies3
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Series A2 (66.7%)
Series B1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Series A 67%Series B 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.