CME Ventures

CME Ventures is the corporate venture capital and strategic investment arm of CME Group, dedicated to building and managing a portfolio of external minority equity investments. Acting as a bridge between CME Group's core businesses and external partners, CME Ventures aims to inform the firm's understanding of emerging market structure changes while investing in key areas of opportunity. The team's primary goal is to drive quantifiable strategic growth and shareholder value across all areas of the firm. Since its inception, CME Ventures has invested in various sectors, including FinTech, data science, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, supporting companies that align with CME Group's strategic interests and expertise. The firm has been involved in several notable investments, such as Orbital Insight, a geospatial big data company, and Fortscale, a cyber security firm. These investments reflect CME Ventures' commitment to fostering innovation and growth in areas that complement CME Group's core business operations. By leveraging CME Group's extensive market knowledge and resources, CME Ventures seeks to provide strategic value to its portfolio companies, facilitating their growth and success in the financial services industry.