Robinhood

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Menlo Park, California, United States

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About Robinhood

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. Users can trade without paying traditional brokerage fees and can invest in fractional shares, allowing them to buy portions of expensive stocks. Unlike its competitors, Robinhood provides unique features like IPO access and a premium subscription service called Robinhood Gold for advanced trading. The company's goal is to democratize finance and empower individuals to take control of their investments.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$5,420MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
Comfort & care - Flexible work from home / office balance, health & wellness stipend
Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships

Risks

Increased competition in commission-free trading could erode Robinhood's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny over payment for order flow may impact Robinhood's profitability.
Volatility in cryptocurrency markets poses a risk to Robinhood's crypto trading revenue.

Differentiation

Robinhood offers commission-free trading, making investing accessible to a broader audience.
The platform provides fractional shares, allowing investments in expensive stocks with minimal capital.
Robinhood's IPO access feature democratizes early investment opportunities traditionally reserved for institutions.

Upsides

Robinhood's UK platform launch in 2024 marks a significant step towards global expansion.
The introduction of Tax Lots aids users in managing tax liabilities, enhancing user satisfaction.
Robinhood's IRA offering with a match could attract long-term investors and increase subscriptions.

Funding

Total raised$5.42 B
Latest valuation$32.00 B
StageIPO
POST IPO DEBT
2/28/2023
$2.2 K
POST IPO SECONDARY
4/30/2022
$600
POST IPO EQUITY
9/30/2021
$79
$32.00 B
IPO
6/30/2021
$2.0 K
$32.00 B
CONVERTIBLE
1/31/2021
$2.4 K
$30.00 B
LATE VC
12/31/2020
$1.0 K
$5.00 B
SERIES G
8/31/2020
$460
$11.70 B
SERIES F
6/30/2020
$320
$8.60 B
SERIES E
9/30/2019
$50
$7.60 B
SERIES D
2/28/2018
$363
$5.60 B
SERIES C
3/31/2017
$110
$1.30 B
SERIES B
4/30/2015
$50
$250.00 M
SERIES A
8/31/2014
$13
$65.00 M
SEED
11/30/2013
$3
$15.00 M