Tower Research Capital
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
7
Website
tower-research.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefin | Jun 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Procurement Sciences AI | Apr 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| McKay Brothers | Feb 2017 | Corporate Funding | Co-investor |
| Mentium | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Quincy Data, LLC | Feb 2017 | Strategic | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Tower Research Capital based?
Tower Research Capital is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Tower Research Capital founded?
Founding year information for Tower Research Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Tower Research Capital have?
Tower Research Capital has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Tower Research Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bluefin, Procurement Sciences AI, McKay Brothers, Mentium, Quincy Data, LLC.
What was Tower Research Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Tower Research Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mentium in 2025.
What sectors does Tower Research Capital focus on?
Tower Research Capital focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Tower Research Capital focus on?
Tower Research Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Tower Research Capital's AUM?
Tower Research Capital's assets under management are estimated between $3.7B and $3.7B.