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Tower Research Capital

Tower Research Capital

New York City, New Yorktower-research.com

Overview

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative proprietary trading firm that also makes external investments. Founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton, the company utilizes engineering and scientific research to build sophisticated and fast electronic trading systems. It operates in quantitative trading across multiple asset classes. While its primary business is proprietary trading, it also participates in investment rounds for technology companies.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Tower Research Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MentiumOct 2025SeedCo-investor
Mentium TechnologiesOct 2025SeedCo-investor
NCDEXOct 2025Private PlacementCo-investor
Texas Stock ExchangeMar 2025Early FundingCo-investor
BluefinJun 2024VC RoundCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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