Last updated 2026-08-28
- Raised $60M Secondary led by Zvika Barinboim, Jun 2025
- Raised $6.5M Secondary led by founders, Jun 2010
- Raised $2.5M Seed round led by Clal Finance, Oct 2006
Total raised
$69.0M
Stage
—
Founded
2006
Headcount
637
HQ
Dublin, Ireland
Sector
Fintech Software
Website ↗Registrar ID: 513844878 (AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade))
About
AvaTrade is a global, highly regulated multi-asset broker founded in 2006. It holds 12 licenses worldwide and maintains strict client fund security through segregated accounts. With approximately 620,000 clients across 130+ countries and 18 offices globally, AvaTrade offers trading in Forex, CFDs, stocks, commodities, indices, crypto, futures, and options via various platforms including WebTrader, AvaTrade App, MT4/MT5, TradingView, CQG, AvaOptions, AvaSocial, and DupliTrade. The company provides multilingual 24/5 support, dedicated account managers, fast onboarding and withdrawals, advanced tools like AvaProtect and AI-powered trading signals, and extensive educational resources through webinars, tutorials, and the AvaAcademy.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $69.0M total
4 events/rounds · $69.0M Total Funding: $69.0M in Private Equity
Jun 2025
★ Zvika Barinboim★ Zvika Barinboim and investor group★ Zvika Barinboim and his investor groupJ P MorganNegev NosatskiEmanuel KronitzShuki Abramovichexisting shareholders
Jun 2010
2009
Oct 2006
Headcount over time
637 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Dublin, Ireland · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade)'s primary business?
- AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) is a global online broker specializing in forex and CFD trading, operating in over 150 countries.
- When was AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) founded?
- AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) was founded in 2006.
- Where is AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) headquartered?
- AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
- Who is the CEO of AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade)?
- Dáire Ferguson is the CEO of AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade), appointed in 2008.
- Does AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) have any subsidiaries?
- Yes, AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) has a subsidiary named ATrade Ltd., which operates in Israel and is regulated by the ISA.
- What technologies does AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) utilize?
- AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) utilizes MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and Virtual Private Server (VPS) technologies.
- What are the primary sectors AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) operates in?
- AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) operates primarily in Fintech, with additional sectors including Financial Services and Online Trading.
- Who are the target customers for AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade)?
- AVA Financial Ltd. (AvaTrade) targets retail traders, institutional traders, forex traders, CFD traders, financial analysts, investment firms, and brokers.
Team · 4
Dáire Ferguson
CEO
Sari Hemmendinger
CFO
Ian Webb
VP Compliance
Turlough McIntyre
VP Risk Management
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Fintech Software
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2CMarket Maker
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | avatrade.com |
|---|
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 637 |
Radar intelligence
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513844878 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2006-06-19 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 1 |
| Registry events | 3 — people (1), charge (1), other (1) |
| Registered address | משכית 2 הרצליה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-04-20 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-08-18 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |