Simplex Ventures
Overview
Simplex Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Simplex Trading, a proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies operating in the financial technology (fintech) sector, aiming to form collaborative partnerships with founders to disrupt and transform the financial industry.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
simplex.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eko | Jun 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Plannery | Dec 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Pulse Charter Connect | May 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Lucra | Apr 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| iink Payments | Nov 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Simplex Ventures based?
Simplex Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Simplex Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Simplex Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Simplex Ventures have?
Simplex Ventures has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Simplex Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Eko, Plannery, Pulse Charter Connect, Lucra, iink Payments.
What was Simplex Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Simplex Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Lucra in 2026.
What sectors does Simplex Ventures focus on?
Simplex Ventures focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Simplex Ventures focus on?
Simplex Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.