Brian King, CEO of LODAS Markets: $8.5 Million Raised to Power the Future of Alternative Investments

Episode notes

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries - the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Brian King , CEO of LODAS Markets , a marketplace for alternative investments that has raised $8.5 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Background in Marketplaces: Brian's extensive experience includes being part of the startup team for Bats Markets and launching Bats Europe, which is now the largest exchange in Europe. Inspiration for LODAS Markets: The idea for LODAS Markets stemmed from observing family and friends trapped in illiquid investments, motivating Brian to create a more liquid marketplace for alternative investments. Initial Traction: LODAS Markets has attracted significant buy-side interest, with over $1-$2 billion represented in the marketplace from institutional investors such as insurance companies, hedge funds, and PE firms.

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