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Optiver
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Optiver

Optiver

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Optiver: A global trading firm with its main office in Amsterdam.

Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, NL
Founded
1986
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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

Total Investments3
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series A2 (66.7%)
Series Unknown1 (33.3%)

Stage Mix

Series A 67%Series Unknown 33%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Sk3w Technologies logo

Sk3w Technologies

Auros logo

Auros

Paradigm logo

Paradigm

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Optiver - Classification

Also Known As
  • Optiver Holding B.V.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6210Security Brokers, Dealers, And Flotation Companies
  • 6211Security Brokers, Dealers, And Flotation Companies
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 523100Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
  • 523150Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end