David Krell

Angel Investor New York, United States ·Founded 2000

Overview

David Krell is an angel investor and the founder of the International Securities Exchange (ISE). He co-founded ISE in 2000, serving as its President and CEO until 2007, and later as Chairman. Under his leadership, ISE became the first fully electronic options exchange in the U.S., revolutionizing the options trading industry. Prior to ISE, Krell held significant positions in the financial sector, including Vice President of Options and Index Products at the New York Stock Exchange and First Vice President at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He also served as Vice President at Merrill Lynch, where he founded its Managed Options Service. After retiring from ISE in 2007, Krell has been involved in angel investing, focusing on early-stage companies across various industries. His extensive experience in financial markets and exchange operations informs his investment decisions, emphasizing innovation and growth potential in his portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable growth potential
  • Experienced management teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Strong financial performance indicators

Portfolio Companies

NasdaqISE GeminiISE Stock ExchangeISE ETF VenturesISE Options Exchange

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Frequently asked questions about David Krell

What sectors does David Krell invest in?

David Krell invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in New York, United States. David Krell is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does David Krell invest at?

David Krell backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does David Krell invest in?

David Krell invests across United States.

What companies has David Krell invested in?

David Krell's portfolio includes Nasdaq, ISE Gemini, ISE Stock Exchange, ISE ETF Ventures and ISE Options Exchange.

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