Aequitas Innovations Inc.

Aequitas Innovations Inc. is a financial technology company focused on enhancing trading solutions and market access for institutional investors and traders through innovative exchange platforms. Founded in 2013 in Toronto, Canada, Aequitas Innovations operates a trading platform that facilitates capital-raising and liquidity solutions for emerging companies. The company was founded by Jos Schmitt, who has a history of involvement in the financial services sector.

In November 2021, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. acquired Aequitas Innovations from various investment firms, marking a strategic shift in the company’s operations. Aequitas Innovations offers a range of products and services designed for equity and derivatives trading. Their exchange platform supports capital-raising and liquidity solutions, featuring over 400 listings that include public companies, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and capital-deposit receipts (CDRs).

The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with trading activities on its platform. This model is supported by transaction volumes where clients pay fees for executed trades, alongside market data services that provide real-time data feeds and insights, contributing to its revenue stream. Aequitas Innovations plans to leverage its recent acquisition by Cboe Global Markets to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic markets. The acquisition aims to strengthen their trading solutions and increase market access for clients.

Specific strategies will be outlined following the completion of integration activities, which commenced after the acquisition in November 2021.