Investa

Investa operates a zero-commission options trading app for UK retail investors.

London, UK

£1.7MTotal raised

Investa operates a zero-commission options trading platform designed to open up complex financial derivatives for retail traders in the UK. The mobile application removes traditional barriers by offering cash-only accounts and simplified trade interfaces.

Founders

Alec Beasley

Co-founder and CEO

Alec brings financial markets experience from roles at Citi and Odey Asset Management. He now serves as co-founder and CEO at Investa.

Ian Fuller

Co-founder

Ian brings extensive chief technology officer experience, having held the role at Investa, Runa, and Freetrade alongside several fractional advisory positions.

Investors

Crowdcube

Funding history

15 September 2025

£1.0M

Investa targets at least £1m in a second Crowdcube campaign to fund Android development and marketing.

The options trading platform is crowdsourcing funds from retail investors following its public iOS launch.

11 November 2024

£700K

Investa secures £700k in an oversubscribed crowdfunding campaign to support its trading app launch.

The oversubscribed crowdfunding campaign drew more than 500 participants and closed six days ahead of schedule.