Velocity Shares
Acquired- Headquarters
- Darien, Connecticut
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- velocityshares.com
- Acquisition Date
- Oct 2014
About
VelocityShares is a Darien, Connecticut-based Delaware LLC specializing in the design and distribution of institutionally-focused exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) for sophisticated investors seeking portfolio risk management and trading tools. The company developed a range of leveraged and inverse ETN products tracking commodities, volatility indices, and other asset classes — including the widely-traded VelocityShares Daily 3x Long Natural Gas ETN (UGAZ) and inverse VIX products — in partnership with major issuers. VelocityShares was recognized as a leading ETN innovator, winning ETF Express awards for Most Innovative North American ETN Provider in 2016 and 2017, and was backed by FTV Capital.
Summary
Velocity Shares is an Asset Management company based in Darien, United States. Investors include Janus Fund.
Funding History
Oct 2014
Investors
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