Citadel
Citadel is a global financial powerhouse, operating one of the world's largest multi-strategy hedge funds and a leading market-making arm, Citadel Securities. Founded in 1990, the company has built its reputation on cutting-edge technology, data-driven strategies, and a strong global presence.
The challenge
Citadel bought a powerful platform called ValuationMetrics (VM) to strengthen its fundraising strategy by combining financial insights with investor relationship tracking. We had been the technological partner for many years for ValuationMetrics, so we had to integrate our work into Citadel's infrastructure.
Tech stack
The technologies we used in this project
Data Loader
Built with C++, Go, and Perl to handle data efficiently and reliably.
Backend
Powered by Ruby on Rails for the web application and C++ for high-performance algorithms.
Frontend
A frontend written in JavaScript delivers a flexible and user-friendly interface.
The project
The VM project has a long history. We began working together around 2016.
We have contributed to ValuationMetrics throughout the years and continue doing so after their acquisition by Citadel in 2021, where we led the integration of both platforms during an ambitious M&A process.
Nowadays, we continue developing the platform, designing and developing new products for the group, managing their infrastructure and complying with Citadel's strict data security policies.
Given the nature of the project, we can't disclose any further information.
Learn more about Valuation Metrics on their website.
Key wins
Long-term partners
We have been working together for almost 10 years, so we know the platform inside out.
Experience in M&A
We've experienced M&A in multiple clients over the years, so we know what's expected in each stage.
Async comms
Our teams spread across multiple timezones, so we work asynchronously to optimise working hours.