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IG Group
Spread betting, forex, CFDs, stockbroking, online trading
About IG Group
IG Group is a leading provider of online trading services, catering to sophisticated individual and institutional clients who seek to trade complex financial products. The company operates in the global financial markets, offering a range of trading options including CFDs (Contracts for Difference), forex, and spread betting. IG Group's business model revolves around providing a robust trading platform that enables clients to access various financial instruments and execute trades efficiently. The company generates revenue primarily through spreads, commissions, and fees associated with trading activities. IG Group also offers premium services under the IG Prime brand, targeting hedge funds and family offices with specialized prime brokerage solutions. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, as evidenced by its Brighter Future initiative, which integrates ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into its operations.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1974
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Listing
- IPO 2000
- Employees
- 2,461
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 29.7/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Financial Management Solutions, Wealth Management
- Sector
- Fintech, Bitcoin, Trading, Personal Finance, Foreign Exchange, Stock Exchange
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 6 companies, latest Jul 2026
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Jan 2026 | $0 | — | Capital Group | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Nov 2021 | $396M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for IG Group is 10M monthly website visits, down 28.6% over the last three months. IG Group's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
CVC Capital Partners
TCV
Capital Group
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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