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Freetrade

Founded 2017 · 252 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Freetrade is an investment platform enabling users to invest commission-free in stocks, funds, ETFs, investment trusts, and UK Treasury bills across multiple exchanges. The platform serves retail investors seeking portfolio diversification through access to thousands of investments and ready-made portfolios.

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Founders & leadership

Freetrade was founded in 2017 by Adam Dodds.

ADAdam Dodds
Adam DoddsCEO & Founder2016–2024Expert Advisor at Lumen Ventures

Investors · 2

Draper EspritreportedLondon

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2 people who came through Freetrade went on to found or lead other companies.

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
FREETRADE LIMITED
Company number
09797821
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 Sept 2015
Registered office
145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ
Nature of business (SIC)
62012 — Business and domestic software development66190 — Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 27 Sept 2025 · next due 11 Oct 2026

Current officers · 3

  • Clifford James Abrahams — director, appointed 1 Jul 2025
  • Michael David Healy — director, appointed 13 Feb 2026
  • Jenny Yi Zhao — director, appointed 29 May 2026

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

Stock trading app Freetrade raises $69 million | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2021Freetrade, the UK challenger stockbroker, completes $15M Series Atechcrunch.com · Oct 2019Freetrade launches ‘zero-fee’ UK investment apptechcrunch.com · Oct 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Freetrade do?
Freetrade is an investment platform enabling users to invest commission-free in stocks, funds, ETFs, investment trusts, and UK Treasury bills across multiple exchanges. The platform serves retail investors seeking portfolio diversification through access to thousands of investments and ready-made portfolios.
Who founded Freetrade?
Freetrade was founded by Adam Dodds in 2017.
Who are Freetrade's investors?
Freetrade's investors include Left Lane Capital, Draper Esprit.