Bruce Markets LLC, operator of the Bruce ATS™ Alternative Trading System, has announced a significant strategic investment round. The funding round includes participation from prominent financial industry entities such as Apex Fintech Solutions, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment and Securities, PEAK6 Investments, Robinhood, tastytrade, and Webull. This investment aims to advance Bruce ATS™’s objective of broadening access to U.S. market opportunities through its enterprise-grade overnight trading technology.
Jason Wallach, CEO of Bruce Markets, commented on the investment, stating that it reflects a shared belief in the future of financial markets as a fully accessible, 24-hour trading ecosystem. He emphasized that this development represents a notable step forward for retail investors, who are increasingly influencing market structure evolution. Wallach also expressed gratitude for the confidence and support from these industry leaders in their efforts to redefine overnight trading with institutional-grade execution, dependability, and scalability.
Bruce Markets’ investor group encompasses a broad spectrum of financial and technological leadership. Apex Fintech Solutions provides investing infrastructure, digital custody, and clearing services. Fidelity Investments is a major asset manager and financial services provider. Nasdaq Ventures, the venture investing program of Nasdaq Inc., focuses on advancing global capital markets technology. NH Investment and Securities contributes international market expertise, while PEAK6 Investments brings experience in market innovation. Robinhood is recognized for democratizing finance, tastytrade for options trading and financial media, and Webull as a global online investment platform. These organizations collectively provide Bruce Markets with market insight, operational expertise, and global reach.
Gary Offner, Head of Nasdaq Ventures, highlighted that as capital flows become increasingly global and investors seek round-the-clock market access, extending trading capabilities beyond traditional hours is a crucial evolution in market structure. He noted that Bruce Markets has built a strong foundation using Nasdaq’s technology and data services to create a reliable overnight trading experience. Nasdaq Ventures supports innovative companies that enhance market infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of global investors.
Anthony Denier, Group President and US CEO of Webull, stated that Bruce Markets is improving overnight market access for modern investors by leveraging Nasdaq technologies to support increased participation in U.S. equity markets during extended sessions. He affirmed Webull’s support for Bruce Markets’ development of overnight solutions, aligning with their shared vision of expanding access and strengthening the global trading ecosystem.
William Capuzzi, CEO of Apex Fintech Solutions, emphasized his company’s mission to remove market access barriers. He stated that Bruce Markets addresses a critical aspect of trading—true overnight accessibility with reliability and performance for both retail and institutional investors—aligning with a shared vision of a seamless 24-hour global trading ecosystem.
Ed Hosty, VP of Execution Services at Robinhood, noted that Bruce Markets enables greater market access during overnight news events, viewing this strategic investment as a step towards making trading available 24/7.
This strategic funding will accelerate the development of Bruce ATS™, which currently facilitates trading for U.S. Reg NMS securities from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. ET, Sunday through Thursday nights. The investment will support technological enhancements, market expansion initiatives, team growth, and new platform features. This will enable financial institutions to offer their clients extended trading opportunities with institutional-grade execution and reliability.
