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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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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.