Friends, Colleagues, and Partners,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I write this year\u2019s message, I am struck by the sheer magnitude of what we have accomplished together over the last 12 months. 2025 was not just another year of growth; it was a year of fundamental transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We reshaped our corporate foundations, expanded our technological horizons, and consolidated our market position in ways that will define our trajectory for the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strategic Investment:<\/strong> In April, we welcomed TA Associates as our new investor. This partnership reflects the strong, sustainable business we have built together. TA\u2019s reputation for supporting industry leaders demonstrates our collective belief in smartTrade\u2019s path forward. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Hg, Keensight, and Pl\u00e9iade Venture. Your support was instrumental in preparing us for this next stage of our journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consolidating the Market:<\/strong> In December, we took a bold step by acquiring kACE Financial. By bringing the world-class kACE team and their legendary derivatives technology into the smartTrade family, we have answered our clients’ call for a trusted, unified solutions provider. We are creating a cross-asset powerhouse platform covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Innovating at the Edge:<\/strong> Our partnership with AWS and the launch of the MetaCloud project have revolutionized our delivery. We are leveraging smartTrade Copilot to bring Generative AI into the heart of the trading desk, helping clients make smarter, faster decisions. With over 200 new features delivered this year and the massive adoption of our ultra-low latency architecture, R&D remains the engine of our success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n