COMPANY PROFILE

Interbank FX

A worldwide provider of retail forex trading services, offering individual traders, fund managers and institutional customers proprietary technology and tools to trade forex online

Holladay, United StatesFounded 2001Fintech

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2007

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Interbank FX

Interbank FX, commonly known as IBFX, was founded by Todd Crosland. The company emerged as a significant player in the forex trading industry, providing services to individual traders, fund managers, and institutional clients. IBFX was known for its robust trading platform and customer-centric approach, which helped it build a strong reputation in the competitive forex market.

In a notable turn of events, IBFX was acquired by TradeStation Group on November 16, 2011. This acquisition was a strategic move for TradeStation, which itself had been acquired by the Japanese financial services company Monex Group earlier that year. The acquisition of IBFX allowed TradeStation to expand its forex trading capabilities and integrate IBFX's proprietary risk-management software into its offerings.

IBFX's journey reflects the dynamic nature of the forex industry, where companies often undergo significant transformations through mergers and acquisitions. The acquisition by TradeStation marked a new chapter for IBFX, as it became part of a larger entity with expanded resources and a broader market reach. This transition exemplifies how strategic acquisitions can reshape companies and enhance their competitive edge in the financial services sector.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: Holladay, United States
Employees: 58
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 63.6/100
Industry: Fintech
Sub-industry: Wealth Management
Sector: Fintech, Trading, Retail, Foreign Exchange, Brokerage, Financial Service
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
LATE VC✓Equity / VC	Jul 2007	$40M	$160M	Spectrum Equity	—

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Interbank FX website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Interbank FX is 110 monthly website visits, down 90% over the last three months. Interbank FX's team declined 3.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits110 3-month web change-90% 1-year team growth-3.3%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2016–Apr 2024

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