What is Alpaca Securities?
Alpaca Securities is a US-headquartered, self-clearing broker-dealer renowned for its global leadership in providing brokerage infrastructure APIs. These APIs grant access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Alpaca offers embeddable finance solutions that support tokenization, fully paid securities lending, high-yield cash, 24/5 trading, Shariah-compliant investing, and more. The company's technology powers brokerage accounts for numerous fintechs and institutions worldwide, demonstrating its critical role in the modern financial ecosystem. Its comprehensive suite of services caters to both emerging fintech startups and established financial institutions seeking robust and scalable brokerage solutions.
How much funding has Alpaca Securities raised?
Alpaca Securities has raised a total of $758M across 7 funding rounds:
Seed
$6M
Series A
$10M
Series B
$50M
Debt
$15M
Series C
$52M
Series D
$150M
Debt
$40M
Seed (2019): $6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2020): $10M led by Portag3 Ventures, Social Leverage LLC, Fathom Capital, Spark Capital, and Abstract Ventures
Series B (2021): $50M supported by Tribe Capital Growth Corp I, Portage Venture Partners, Horizons Ventures, Social Leverage, and Spark Capital
Debt (2023): $15M featuring SBI Group International
Series C (2025): $52M backed by National Investments Company KSCC, Unbound, Derayah Financial, and 850 Local Association Management
Series D (2026): $150M with participation from Altered Capital, Drive Capital, Horizons Ventures, Endeavor Global, Derayah Financial, Kraken, Portage Ventures, MUFG, Bank Muscat, Diagram, Social Leverage Acquisition Corp I, DRW Holdings, Flat Capital, Citadel Securities, and Opera Tech Ventures
Debt (2026): $40M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Alpaca Securities
Altered Capital
Altered Capital is a venture capital and growth investment firm focused on supporting global pioneers with over $350 million in committed capital, specializing in early-stage to growth-stage companies.
Drive Capital
Drive Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in exceptional founders creating market-defining companies, providing capital and support for growth from idea to IPO.
Horizons Ventures
Horizons Ventures invests in deep science and technology aimed at advancing humanity, supporting innovative projects with transformative potential.
What's next for Alpaca Securities?
With the recent major strategic investment and a substantial total funding amount of $323M, Alpaca Securities is poised for accelerated growth and innovation. The company is likely to leverage this capital to expand its product offerings, enhance its technological infrastructure, and broaden its global reach. Future developments may include further integration of advanced trading features, expansion into new asset classes, and strengthening partnerships within the fintech and institutional sectors. The ongoing commitment from investors suggests a strategic focus on scaling operations and capturing a larger market share in the competitive brokerage services industry.
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