Douglas Cifu
Founder at VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC.
Net worth: 171 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Douglas A.
Cifu is the founder of Virtu Financial, Inc. (founded in 2008) and holds the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director.
He was also the founder of Virtu Financial BD LLC (founded in 2008) and served as President & Chief Operating Officer until 2020.
Additionally, he is the founder of Virtu Management LLC (founded in 2008) and holds the title of President & Chief Operating Officer.
He is also the founder of Virtu Financial LLC (founded in 2008) and holds the title of President, Chief Executive & Operating Officer.
Mr. Cifu's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer of Virtu ITG Holdings LLC since 2019 and the Chief Executive Officer & Director of Virtu KCG Holdings LLC since 2017.
He is also the Vice Chairman & Partner of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC, a Director of Unigo LLC, InvestX Capital Ltd., Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America, Independent Bank (McKinney, Texas), and SBI Japannext Co., Ltd.Mr. Cifu's former job(s) include being the Vice Chairman & Principal of Florida Panthers Hockey Club Ltd.
and the Lead Independent Director of Independent Bank Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2019.
He was also a Partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 2004 to 2008.
Mr. Cifu completed his undergraduate degree at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York in 1987.
He then obtained his graduate degree from Columbia Law School in 1990.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC.
30.01% | 14/04/2023 | 3,650,546 ( 30.01% ) | 75 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC.
3.63% | 07/02/2024 | 3,650,546 ( 3.63% ) | 75 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
07/02/2024 | 1,026,887 ( 1.15% ) | 21 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
Douglas Cifu active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. | Founder | 01/01/2008 |
KCG HOLDINGS INC | Chief Executive Officer | 20/07/2017 |
INVESTMENT TECHNOLOGY GROUP | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2019 |
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC hosts family shows and sporting events. The private company is based in Sunrise, FL. Michael R. Yormark has been the CEO of the company since 2003. | Director/Board Member | - |
SBI Japannext Co., Ltd.
SBI Japannext Co., Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance SBI Japannext Co., Ltd. operates an online trading system. It creates a proprietary trading system venue to replicate the electronic connection networks in the United States serving as an after-hours market for online users. The company was founded on November 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Director/Board Member | - |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Director/Board Member | - |
Virtu Management LLC | Founder | 01/01/2008 |
Virtu Financial LLC
Virtu Financial LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Virtu Financial LLC operates as an electronic market making firm which provides offers to buy and sell a security or other financial product. The firm is a market maker across all financial centers including equities, fixed income, currencies, futures, energy products and other commodities. The company was founded by Vincent Viola and Douglas A. Cifu in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2008 |
Unigo LLC
Unigo LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Unigo LLC operates a college discovery site. It offers free student reviews and advice from its network of college counselors on the admissions and financial aid processes. The firm's students can have video chat sessions with counselors and leverage. The company was founded by Jordan Goldman in September 2008 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | 19/09/2011 |
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Former positions of Douglas Cifu
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Training of Douglas Cifu
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
Columbia Law School | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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INDEPENDENT BANK GROUP, INC. | Finance |
VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. | Finance |
Private companies | 13 |
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Virtu ITG Holdings LLC
Virtu ITG Holdings LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Virtu ITG Holdings LLC engages in the provision of financial technology services. It operates through the following segments: Executive Services, Workflow Services, Workflow Technology, and Analytics. The Execution Services segment includes liquidity matching through POSIT, self-directed trading using algorithms, portfolio trading and single stock sales trading desks providing execution expertise, and futures and options trading. The Workflow Technology segment offers trade order and execution management software applications in addition to network connectivity. The Analytics segment covers tools enabling portfolio managers and traders to improve pre-trade, real-time and post-trade execution performance; portfolio construction and optimization decisions; and securities valuation. The company was founded by Chris A. Hynes on July 22, 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Virtu Financial BD LLC
Virtu Financial BD LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2008 by Vincent Viola, Virtu Financial BD LLC is an SEC-registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Virtu Financial LLC, a leading electronic trading firm and market maker on numerous exchanges and electronic marketplaces in equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities. | Finance |
Unigo LLC
Unigo LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Unigo LLC operates a college discovery site. It offers free student reviews and advice from its network of college counselors on the admissions and financial aid processes. The firm's students can have video chat sessions with counselors and leverage. The company was founded by Jordan Goldman in September 2008 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
InvestX Capital Ltd.
InvestX Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance InvestX Capital Ltd. provides investment consulting services. It specializes in private equity management. The firm offers platform facilitating access to private equity for retail accredited investors. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP operates a law firm. Its practices include mergers and acquisitions, securities, public and private financing, investment funds, private equity, real estate, intellectual property, communications and technology, new media and the Internet, entertainment, employee benefits and executive compensation, personal representation, antitrust, environmental regulation, tax and bankruptcy, and corporate reorganization law. The company was founded in April 1875 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
Independent Bank (McKinney, Texas)
Independent Bank (McKinney, Texas) Regional BanksFinance Part of Independent Bank Group, Inc., Independent Bank (McKinney, TX) is a bank that offers a variety of credit and debit cards, loans, mortgages, personal and business banking services across several locations in the US. Independent Bank provides personal loans, business loans, and solutions for mortgage payment difficulties. The bank also offers business savings accounts and small business checking accounts. Independent Bank Financial Services aims to help customers achieve their financial goals and provides tools and resources to make smart financial decisions. | Finance |
SBI Japannext Co., Ltd.
SBI Japannext Co., Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance SBI Japannext Co., Ltd. operates an online trading system. It creates a proprietary trading system venue to replicate the electronic connection networks in the United States serving as an after-hours market for online users. The company was founded on November 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Finance |
Florida Panthers Hockey Club Ltd.
Florida Panthers Hockey Club Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Florida Panthers Hockey Club Ltd. operates as a professional ice hockey team. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Sunrise, FL. | Consumer Services |
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC hosts family shows and sporting events. The private company is based in Sunrise, FL. Michael R. Yormark has been the CEO of the company since 2003. | Consumer Services |
Virtu KCG Holdings LLC
Virtu KCG Holdings LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Virtu KCG Holdings LLC operates as an independent securities company, which offers services designed to address trading needs across asset classes, product types and time zones. It operates through the following segments: Market Making, Global Execution Services and Corporate and other. The company was founded on December 26, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Virtu Management LLC | |
Virtu Financial LLC
Virtu Financial LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Virtu Financial LLC operates as an electronic market making firm which provides offers to buy and sell a security or other financial product. The firm is a market maker across all financial centers including equities, fixed income, currencies, futures, energy products and other commodities. The company was founded by Vincent Viola and Douglas A. Cifu in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
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