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tastytrade

operating company · company profile

Series C · 1 people tracked

Also known as DESIGNER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Investment thesis

tastytrade (formerly tastyworks) is an online brokerage platform for self-directed trading of stocks, options, futures, crypto, forex, ETFs, and prediction/event contracts through mobile, desktop, web, and API tools.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series C
AUM
$89.2M
Tracked investments
1

Team · 1 people

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Michael Vaughan· CEO, IG US Holdings, parent of tastytrade, tastylive, tastyfx and tastycryptoin𝕏

Fintech operator, investor and advisor with 20+ years at high-growth tech companies; former COO of Venmo through its Braintree and PayPal acquisitions. An active angel investor across 75+ companies and currently an operating partner at growth equity firm Stripes.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Crypto & Web3 ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1PropTech ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Zero Hashzerohash.comin𝕏Sep 2020

Zero Hash provides API-based infrastructure for banks, brokerages, and fintechs to embed crypto trading, stablecoin payments, and tokenized financial assets into their platforms.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechChicago, US

Edward Woodford(Founder)inBrian Liston(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Berg(Chief Financial Officer)inStephen Gardner(zerohash Trust Company CEO)inAdam Leaman(Chief Commercial Officer)in

BoardTom Sosnoff(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalGMEX GroupHalf Court VenturesNycaNyca PartnersPoint72 Ventures+5 more

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What stage does tastytrade invest at?
tastytrade invests at the Series C stage.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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0DTE Options Explained | What They Are, How They Work & Risk Management

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Introduction to Trading on the Mobile App tastytrade

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Portfolio Margin Explained | How It Works, Eligibility & Risk Management

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Order Chains in tastytrade | Setup, Strategy & Risk Management Explained

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