STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTMENT ENTREPRENEURS

IMC Strategic Investments is our venture capital arm. This entrepreneurial initiative is focused on collaboration, connecting start-ups and scale-ups with our world-class expertise and financial backing to drive long-lasting value and success across the business.

OUR HISTORY

PIONEERING MARKET EVOLUTION

From the bustling floor of an Amsterdam exchange to the cutting edge of disruptive trading technologies, IMC has covered a huge amount of ground over the past 35+ years.

OUR APPROACH

WHO DO WE PARTNER WITH?

IMC partners with like-minded companies who share our passion for innovation and disrupting traditional approaches.

We want to hear from disruptors, novel trading venues, and fast network infrastructure providers specialising in blockchain technology, quantum technology, DevOps, and cloud computing.

  • Trading of financial instruments with a focus on derivatives
  • Technology and infrastructure that enables trading and execution
  • Trading of digital assets

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT CANDIDATE?

We look for groundbreaking companies who share our commitment to new trading innovations and disruptive technologies. A typical first investment can be anywhere between EUR 500K and 10M, and we consider start-ups or scale-ups with the right evolutionary mindset operating anywhere in the world.

Find out what makes a successful candidate for our investment.

Future focus

We seek innovators at the cutting edge of trading, technology, and quant research.

This includes companies working with emerging and alternative asset classes, as well as disruptive technologies – from large-scale computing to machine learning and AI.

Ambition

We look for partners who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo by disrupting the usual way of doing things.

People who can demonstrate their commitment to their vision, and have a drive to build a successful future together.

Longevity

“Build for our future” is one of our core IMC values.

If you or your company have a bright idea and are ready to see it through for the long haul, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Portfolio

McKay Brothers

A market leader in low-latency networks for trading firms.

Paradigm

An institutional liquidity network for derivative traders.

GFO-X

A trading venue for digital asset derivatives.

Thalex

A crypto derivatives exchange trading options, perpetuals, and futures.

Pyth Network

An oracle that publishes financial market data to multiple blockchains.

Clear Street

An independent non-bank prime broker working to solve the industry’s most neglected problem: legacy technology.

MEMX

A tech-driven exchange operator offering a simpler, less costly, more transparent way to access liquidity

HiddenRoad

Technology-driven prime brokerage, clearing, and financing across traditional and digital assets.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

LET’S COLLABORATE

Ready to discuss potential investment opportunities or need more detailed information? Get in touch to get things moving: imcinvestments@imc.com.

Contact

Meet the team

Osi Lilian
Osi LilianIMC Investments Co-Lead
Osi is a 19-year IMC veteran with a strong finance, tax, and M&A background. Prior to becoming co-lead for IMC Investments, he served as CFO for IMC in Chicago.
Osi is a 19-year IMC veteran with a strong finance, tax, and M&A background. Prior to becoming co-lead for IMC Investments, he served as CFO for IMC in Chicago.
Jurjen Koksma
Jurjen KoksmaIMC Investments Co-Lead & Global Head of Business Strategy
Jurjen joined IMC in 2018. He has a background in theoretical physics and developed a broad perspective on financial services during six years at McKinsey & Company.
Jurjen joined IMC in 2018. He has a background in theoretical physics and developed a broad perspective on financial services during six years at McKinsey & Company.
Trish Yap
Trish YapHead of Corporate Development for APAC
With IMC since 2005, Trish brings a wealth of experience from options market making and Delta One trading to leading IMC's corporate development team, first in Hong Kong and now in Sydney.
With IMC since 2005, Trish brings a wealth of experience from options market making and Delta One trading to leading IMC's corporate development team, first in Hong Kong and now in Sydney.
Michiel Jensma
Michiel JensmaManaging DIrector IMC Amsterdam
Michiel joined IMC in 2007 and had overall responsibility for operations at our Zug office, before moving to IMC Amsterdam. Prior to that, he worked in corporate finance and M&A.
Michiel joined IMC in 2007 and had overall responsibility for operations at our Zug office, before moving to IMC Amsterdam. Prior to that, he worked in corporate finance and M&A.
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