The funding round involved capital firms, individuals, Uber's CEO and Robinhood's Co-Founder.
The platform will allow investors to replicate portfolios of hedge funds or elected officials.
The pioneering copy-trading platform in the United States, dub,
has announced securing $17 million in funding. The funding round was backed by
a consortium of venture capital firms and individual investors, notably
including the CEO of Uber and the Co-Founder of Robinhood.
Replicate Portfolios with a Single Tap on dub
dub's platform offers everyday investors the unprecedented
opportunity to replicate the portfolios of emerging investment managers,
renowned hedge funds, or even elected officials with a single tap. This
democratizes investment practices and provides accessibility to strategies that
were once exclusive to institutional investors.
Operating under the regulatory oversight of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and registered with FINRA, dub's affiliated
broker-dealer facilitates copy-trading,
aligning with the evolving landscape of investment preferences among modern
investors.
Steven Wang, Founder and CEO of dub, Source: LinkedIn
"A decade from now, instead of picking stocks, we'll be
picking people to invest in," said Steven Wang, the Founder and CEO of
dub. "It's already how my generation is investing, with the rise of social
media and commission-free investing. Humans are narrative- and fear-driven
creatures. Digitally-native creators have mastered the art of storytelling and
are building fervent communities that leverage social accreditation to guide
their investment decisions. With dub, we're building the creator economy for
finance."
Leading the seed round is Tusk Venture Partners, with
participation from a distinguished group of investors such as Robinhood's
Co-Founder Nathan Rodland, Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, and Roger Ferguson
Jr., the former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Additionally,
the funding includes notable personalities like Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic
and executives from prominent financial institutions.
$17 Million Funding Boosts dub's Vision for Retail
Investing
dub's platform harnesses the social-media-driven creator
economy, bringing diverse investment
philosophies and strategies to individuals' fingertips. Through its app,
investors can replicate portfolios. Furthermore, users can share their own
investment portfolios for replication, fostering a community-driven approach to
investing.
The infusion of $17 million in funding enables expansion
of its platform. With a seasoned executive team drawn from illustrious
institutions, dub is poised to redefine the landscape of retail investing,
empowering individuals with access to diverse investment
strategies.
The pioneering copy-trading platform in the United States, dub,
has announced securing $17 million in funding. The funding round was backed by
a consortium of venture capital firms and individual investors, notably
including the CEO of Uber and the Co-Founder of Robinhood.
Replicate Portfolios with a Single Tap on dub
dub's platform offers everyday investors the unprecedented
opportunity to replicate the portfolios of emerging investment managers,
renowned hedge funds, or even elected officials with a single tap. This
democratizes investment practices and provides accessibility to strategies that
were once exclusive to institutional investors.
Operating under the regulatory oversight of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and registered with FINRA, dub's affiliated
broker-dealer facilitates copy-trading,
aligning with the evolving landscape of investment preferences among modern
investors.
Steven Wang, Founder and CEO of dub, Source: LinkedIn
"A decade from now, instead of picking stocks, we'll be
picking people to invest in," said Steven Wang, the Founder and CEO of
dub. "It's already how my generation is investing, with the rise of social
media and commission-free investing. Humans are narrative- and fear-driven
creatures. Digitally-native creators have mastered the art of storytelling and
are building fervent communities that leverage social accreditation to guide
their investment decisions. With dub, we're building the creator economy for
finance."
Leading the seed round is Tusk Venture Partners, with
participation from a distinguished group of investors such as Robinhood's
Co-Founder Nathan Rodland, Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, and Roger Ferguson
Jr., the former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Additionally,
the funding includes notable personalities like Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic
and executives from prominent financial institutions.
$17 Million Funding Boosts dub's Vision for Retail
Investing
dub's platform harnesses the social-media-driven creator
economy, bringing diverse investment
philosophies and strategies to individuals' fingertips. Through its app,
investors can replicate portfolios. Furthermore, users can share their own
investment portfolios for replication, fostering a community-driven approach to
investing.
The infusion of $17 million in funding enables expansion
of its platform. With a seasoned executive team drawn from illustrious
institutions, dub is poised to redefine the landscape of retail investing,
empowering individuals with access to diverse investment
strategies.
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
