CHICAGO -- Bruce Markets LLC announced a major new strategic investment round led by some of the most prominent names in the financial industry, including Apex Fintech Solutions, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment and Securities, PEAK6 Investments, Robinhood, tastytrade, and Webull. This funding represents a pivotal step in realizing Bruce ATS™’s mission to expand access to U.S. market opportunities through enterprise-grade overnight trading technology.

“This esteemed group of strategic investors reflects a shared belief in the future of financial markets as a fully accessible, 24-hour trading ecosystem, and represents another significant step forward for retail investors who are, for the first time, playing an influential role in the evolution of our market structure,” said Jason Wallach, CEO of Bruce Markets. “We are honored to have the confidence and support of these industry leaders as we work to redefine overnight trading with the dependability, scalability, and institutional-grade execution that our clients expect.”

Bruce Markets’ investor group showcases an impressive spectrum of financial and technological leadership:

· Apex Fintech Solutions - A global fintech provider powering investing infrastructure, digital custody, clearing, and access to US markets for millions of brokerage accounts
· Fidelity Investments - One of the world’s largest asset managers and financial services providers
· Nasdaq Ventures - The global venture investing program operated by Nasdaq Inc., a technology company and innovator serving the global capital markets
· NH Investment and Securities - A key player providing valuable international market expertise
· PEAK6 Investments - A diversified investment firm, bringing deep experience in market innovation and technology
· Robinhood - A leader in democratizing finance for all through retail trading
· tastytrade - An innovator in options trading and financial media
· Webull - A global online investment platform for retail investors

Together, these organizations bring a wealth of market insight, operational expertise, and global reach to Bruce Markets, positioning the company for sustained growth and innovation.

Gary Offner, Head of Nasdaq Ventures, said, “As capital flows become increasingly global and investors seek access to markets across all time zones, extending trading capabilities beyond traditional hours represents a significant evolution in market structure. Bruce Markets has developed a strong foundation, leveraging Nasdaq’s industry-leading technology and data services toward building a resilient and reliable overnight trading experience. Through Nasdaq Ventures, we continue to identify and support innovative companies that are advancing market infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of global investors and the broader financial ecosystem.”

“Bruce Markets is helping enhance what overnight market access looks like for the modern investor by utilizing Nasdaq technologies to support the growing demand and greater participation in the U.S. equity markets during the overnight trading session,” said Anthony Denier, Group President and US CEO of Webull. “Webull is proud to support their development of the overnight solutions through a partnership that reflects our shared vision of expanding access while strengthening the global trading ecosystem.”

“At Apex Fintech Solutions, our mission has always focused on breaking down barriers to market access and empowering innovation,” said William Capuzzi, Chief Executive Officer of Apex Fintech Solutions. “Bruce Markets is tackling one of the last frontiers in trading: true overnight accessibility, with reliability and performance that meet the needs of both retail and institutional investors. This partnership represents a shared vision of building a 24-hour trading ecosystem that works seamlessly for a global audience.”

“Bruce Markets is helping more people access the markets when news is happening overnight. This strategic investment is another step towards our ultimate goal of making trading available 24/7,” said Ed Hosty, VP of Execution Services at Robinhood.

This strategic funding will allow Bruce Markets to accelerate the development of its overnight trading platform, Bruce ATS™, which currently provides trading for U.S. Reg NMS securities from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. ET, Sunday through Thursday nights. The investment will support technology upgrades, market expansion, team growth, and enhanced platform features, empowering financial institutions to offer clients trading opportunities with institutional-grade execution and reliability.