Potamus Trading LLC is a Boston based broker-dealer that focuses on providing a variety of execution services including algorithmic execution and algorithmic "outperformance" executions to its broker-dealer clients. The firm also acts as a dealer to provide liquidity to customer orders. Founded in 2006 and reorganized under new ownership and management in 2012, Potamus Trading prides itself on utilizing a low-latency colocated trading infrastructure to offer bespoke execution solutions for broker-dealers and large traders. The name "Potamus" is derived from the English word "hippopotamus", which means "river horse" and reflects the firm's commitment to liquidity and flow. In July 2016, the company raised a Series A investment from Raptor Ventures, indicating a strong backing from notable investors. Potamus Trading operates as a member of FINRA, Nasdaq, and SIPC, and is positioned in the Financial Services and Trading Platform industries, underlining its potential for growth and innovation in the dynamic world of finance.
