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Optiver Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Investment

Since our 1986 founding, Optiver has remained steadfast in our commitment to improving global financial markets. From thought leadership and policy advocacy, to partnering with exchanges and investment firms, we have a dedicated history of using our expertise to make markets healthier and more transparent for all parties involved. As a natural evolution of this mission to improve capital markets, Optiver is incubating and empowering the most impactful projects in the industry. More than ever before, Optiver is actively partnering with entrepreneurs and founders shaping financial markets of the future.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Optiver ranks #354 globally and #7 in The Netherlands. It ranks #84 in the Fintech industry and #56 in the Investment subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#354
Industry
Fintech
#84
Subindustry
Investment
#56
National · The Netherlands
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#7
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Key metrics

Optiver Startup Activity Metrics

Optiver has supported 13 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $924 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 0 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Optiver's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Optiver has deployed more than $121 million in startup investments through Optiver Principal Strategic Investments and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 0 active startup programs supporting 13 startups worldwide across industries such as Fintech, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Optiver Principal Strategic Investments has invested in over 13 startups since it was founded in 1986.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Fintech, and Software & Data, categories where Optiver's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Optiver-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Optiver. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Optiver Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Optiver engages startups through 0 active programs, supporting 13 startups in total based on our database.

Optiver Principal Strategic Investments
Optiver Principal Strategic Investments
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1986
Investment Program
Optiver Principal Strategic Investments has remained steadfast in our commitment to improving global financial markets.
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Optiver

Optiver's top 5 associated startups have raised 86% of the $924 million raised in the last ten years across all 13 associated startups, led by Digital Asset at $432 million. Optiver is associated with 13 active startups. Optiver Principal Strategic Investments supports the largest number of startups, with 13 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Optiver
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
Nasdaq Private MarketNasdaq Private MarketSB 487FintechSan FranciscoDirect InvestmentOptiver Principal Strategic Investments
Digital AssetDigital AssetSB 481FintechNew YorkDirect InvestmentOptiver Principal Strategic Investments
EquiductEquiductSB 426FintechLeuvenDirect InvestmentOptiver Principal Strategic Investments
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Optiver ranks #354 globally and #7 in The Netherlands. It accounts for 0.2% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Fintech industry and 2.3% of the activity generated by corporations in The Netherlands. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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