Speedinvest led the pre-seed round, which will fund international expansion and product development.
"Lenders are losing a significant portion of their economics to third-party fees and endless structuring processes. We want to help them claim back that value by simplifying their access to a broader range of financing options. This will ultimately benefit their clients, consumers and small businesses of the real economy, at a time where innovative credit, payment, and embedded finance products are rapidly growing. Our solution is applicable to any finance product. We are here to support any lender, anywhere, and help them scale their operations."
The oversubscribed crowdfunding campaign drew more than 500 participants and closed six days ahead of schedule.
"We estimate that only 2% of UK investors have traded an option compared to 20% in the US, so there’s a clear opportunity to bridge this gap. With Investa, we are aiming to make the options market more accessible, and the incredible interest in our first crowdfunding campaign proves that there are investors out there who want what we are offering."
Peak XV led the seed extension, which brings the company total seed financing to $8m.
"Auquan’s remarkable growth and customer traction validates our belief that they’re uniquely positioned to solve a critical challenge in finance: freeing highly skilled teams from the grind of wading through noisy data, performing undifferentiated work to support high-impact decisions.Their RAG-based AI agent architecture is truly transformative, allowing professionals to focus on strategic, meaningful work while enabling firms to gain a competitive edge. We’re thrilled to support Auquan as they revolutionize deep work productivity and decision-making in finance."
Apis Partners led the secondary transaction, which brings in new backers including Amundi and provides liquidity for thousands of existing shareholders.
"We are excited to welcome Apis and Amundi, who share our vision for how we can help millions of customers build wealth so they can live the life that they want – whether that’s saving for their first place in their 20s, being their own boss in their 40s, or taking the gap year that they never got round to in their 60s. Their expertise and support will be invaluable as we move into the next stage of our journey."
Vitruvian Partners invests in Options Technology to accelerate global expansion and technology innovation.
"We are delighted to invest in Options, a company with a proven track record of growth and innovation in the capital markets sector. With our financial backing and strategic guidance, we look forward to helping Options further solidify its position as a global leader in financial technology and continue delivering innovative solutions to its customers."
