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IMC Trading is a proprietary trading firm and market maker providing liquidity across equities, bonds, commodities, currencies, options, and ETFs, primarily based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a significant presence in Chicago, Illinois. The firm leverages advanced algorithms, quant research, AI, machine learning, and statistical arbitrage to trade its own capital and facilitate risk transfer for market participants on over 120 exchanges worldwide. With over 1,900 employees across 10 global offices, IMC reported $360.9 million in revenue. It operates as a top-three liquidity provider by volume in listed options globally and is a lead market maker for over 150 US ETFs and 630 NYSE securities, including those for which it acquired Designated Market Maker rights from Goldman Sachs in 2014. IMC actively provides liquidity to major exchanges such as NYSE Arca, NASDAQ, CBOE, and CME. The organization was founded in 1989 by Robert Defares and René Schelvis.
Key people at IMC.
Key people at IMC.
IMC is a global trading firm that leverages advanced quantitative research and technology to operate in financial markets worldwide. It designs and implements sophisticated trading strategies, powered by AI, machine learning, and large-scale computing, to provide liquidity and facilitate risk transfer across various asset classes. The firm focuses on developing proprietary systems and models to optimize its trading performance and market-making activities.
The company was founded in 1989 by two traders on the floor of the Amsterdam Equity Options Exchange. Their initial insight recognized the transformative potential of technology in financial markets, leading them to build a firm that integrated technological innovation deeply into its trading operations. This early adoption of technology allowed IMC to grow into a significant player in the evolving landscape of electronic trading.
IMC serves market participants and qualified counterparties by offering competitive pricing and robust trading infrastructure. Its overarching vision is to be a leading global trading firm, continuously striving for world-class pricing and robust trading strategies by harnessing quantitative research to generate alpha. The firm is committed to advancing its technological capabilities to maintain its position in dynamic financial environments.
IMC has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $45.0M Series B in Talos in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Talos | $45.0M Series B | — | A16z Crypto, BNY, Fidelity, IMC Trading, Karatage, QCP, Robinhood, Sony Innovation Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, BNY Mellon, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Sony Ventures |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Talos | Series B | — | Robinhood, Sony Innovation Fund, QCP, Karatage, A16z Crypto, BNY, Fidelity Investments, Andreessen Horowitz, BNY Mellon, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Sony Ventures |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Digital Asset Holdings | $135.0M Other Equity | DON Wilson, Billy Hult | 7RIDGE, BNP Paribas, Circle Ventures, Citadel Securities, Dtcc, Mathew Mcdermott, Liberty City Ventures, Optiver, Paxos, Josh Rosenthal, Melvin Deng, Republic Digital, Virtu Financial |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Thalex | $7.6M Series A | — | Bitfinex, Bitstamp, Flow Traders, QCP, Wintermute |
