RQD* Clearing Raises $74M Growth Capital

RQD* Clearing, a New York-based fintech firm specializing in correspondent clearing, custody, and trade execution solutions, has raised $74 million in a strategic growth investment round. The company provides infrastructure for US-listed equities, options, and ETFs.

Investors

The funding round was led by Bain Capital, with participation from ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and Nyca Partners.

RQD* Clearing Use of Funds

The company plans to use the capital to support its continued expansion across North America, Asia, and the Middle East. These efforts will be driven by increased investments in technology and product development, including digital assets and tokenisation, to attract more institutional clients.

About RQD* Clearing

Founded in 2021 as a carve-out from proprietary trading firm Volant Trading, RQD* Clearing is led by CEO Michael Sanocki. The company provides a Microsoft Azure-hosted platform for broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, and international banks to handle trade execution and clearing services.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://rqdclearing.com

Company: RQD* Clearing
Raised: $74M
Round: Growth Capital
Funding Date: August 28, 2026
Lead Investor: Bain Capital
Additional Investors: ABN AMRO Clearing Bank, Nyca Partners
Software Category: Fintech
Source: https://www.fintechfutures.com/venture-capital-funding/rqd-clearing-raises-74m-investment-bain-capital