Trade Republic

Trade Republic is an online brokerage platform specializing in investment and savings. Its main activity is to allow individuals to buy and sell stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and other financial products via a mobile app or website. Trade Republic also offers scheduled investment plans (stock or ETF savings plans) and interest-bearing accounts for savings.

The main products and services offered by Trade Republic include:

 
• The purchase and sale of stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies at low fees
 
• Scheduled investment plans (automatic and regular investment)
 
• An interest-bearing account to place savings at an attractive interest rate
 
• A simple and intuitive interface to manage investments

Trade Republic is aimed primarily at individuals, especially individual investors and savers who want easy access to European and international financial markets, with reduced fees and a simplified user experience. The platform targets both beginners and more experienced investors looking for a digital alternative to traditional banks.

Trade Republic is a German fintech founded in 2015 in Berlin by Christian Hecker, Thomas Pischke, and Marco Cancellieri. The company was created with the goal of democratizing stock market investment by making access to financial markets simple, transparent, and affordable for everyone.

Key development milestones:

 
•    2015: Trade Republic is founded in Berlin. The company begins by developing a mobile investment platform.  
 
•    2019: Official launch of the app in Germany, allowing individuals to invest in stocks and ETFs with very low fees (€1 per transaction).  
 
•    2020: Expansion into Austria and France. Trade Republic becomes one of the first mobile brokers to offer commission-free investing on a wide range of financial products.  
 
•    2021: Major fundraising (over $900 million), valuing the company at more than $5 billion. This funding accelerates European expansion and broadens the product offering, notably with the introduction of scheduled investment plans (Sparpläne).  
 
•    2022: Launch of new products, such as cryptocurrency investing, and expansion of the range of available ETFs and stocks.  
 
•    2023: Trade Republic continues its expansion in Europe, notably in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. The company also strengthens its partnerships with financial institutions and investment product providers.  
 
•    2024: Trade Republic obtains a banking license, allowing it to offer complementary banking services, such as interest-bearing accounts and savings solutions, in addition to investment.  

Strategic changes and acquisitions:
Trade Republic has relied on a strategy of rapid growth in Europe, leveraging proprietary technology and a mobile-first user experience. The company has formed partnerships with major stock exchanges (such as Lang & Schwarz) and ETF providers (iShares, Xtrackers, etc.). It has also adapted its offering to meet the expectations of retail investors, gradually integrating new products (cryptocurrencies, investment plans, interest-bearing accounts). To date, Trade Republic has not announced any major acquisitions, preferring to focus on organic growth and product innovation.

Today, Trade Republic stands out as one of the leading online brokers in Europe, with several million clients and an offering that ranges from stock market investment to banking services, while maintaining a very competitive pricing policy.

The founder of Trade Republic is Christian Hecker, who co-founded the company with Thomas Pischke and Marco Cancellieri. Christian Hecker holds the position of CEO (Chief Executive Officer). Thomas Pischke is CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and Marco Cancellieri also played a key role in the technological development of the platform.

Among the main members of the management team are:

 
• Christian Hecker – CEO and co-founder
 
• Thomas Pischke – CTO and co-founder
 
• Marco Cancellieri – co-founder
 
• Andreas Torner – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
 
• Matthias Bittner – Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Trade Republic is a German investment bank specializing in online brokerage, offering individuals the opportunity to invest in stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies via an intuitive mobile application.

Trade Republic was founded in 2015 in Germany. Since its creation, the company has undergone several major funding rounds. In 2019, Trade Republic raised 10 million euros in a funding round led by Creandum and Project A. In April 2020, the company raised 62 million euros, led by Accel, Founders Fund, and Creandum. In May 2021, Trade Republic announced a 900 million dollar funding round (about 740 million euros) in a Series C round led by Sequoia, with participation from TCV, Thrive Capital, Accel, Founders Fund, and Creandum. These funds have enabled Trade Republic to support its rapid growth and expansion in Europe.