Trade Republic
Trade Republic is a European broker and fully licensed bank offering stocks, ETFs, crypto, private-market products and savings accounts through a mobile app.
The Company
Trade Republic was founded in Berlin in 2015 and offers low-cost investing in stocks, ETFs and crypto, along with savings accounts. It received a full banking licence from the European Central Bank in December 2023.
In a $1.40 billion secondary share sale completed around the turn of 2026, investors including Founders Fund, Fidelity, GIC and Wellington bought shares at a $14.6 billion valuation, up from $5.36 billion in 2022. The company says it has been profitable for three years and does not need new capital.
Why It Matters
Trade Republic is Europe's leading retail-investing platform and a read-through for the shift of European savings into markets, and for how Robinhood-style businesses are valued in Europe.
Valuation History
What Changed
Trade Republic is founded in Berlin.
A $268M Series C extension values it at $5.36B.
It receives a full banking licence from the ECB.
A $1.40B secondary sale values it at $14.6B.
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