LYNX

What LYNX does

LYNX B.V. is a Dutch online execution-only broker founded in 2006 in Amsterdam by Rogier Groen and Jeroen Kramer, serving active self-directed retail investors across Europe. The company provides access to trade stocks, options, futures, ETFs, forex, CFDs, and bonds across more than 100 markets in 33 countries through a single account, with revenue generated entirely through commissions and transaction fees on executed trades. Order execution and custody are handled through a core white-label partnership with Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, while LYNX maintains its own regulatory status under the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), and Belgium's FSMA, enabling cross-border service under EU passporting. The customer base of 70,000+ active investors spans at least ten European countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, France, Finland, Poland, Slovakia), with local-language customer service offices in Amsterdam (headquarters), Gent, Berlin, and Praha.

LYNX's product portfolio is anchored by the professional-grade Trader Workstation (TWS) desktop platform and the browser-based LYNX+ platform featuring TradingView charts, split portfolio monitoring, bracket orders, and technical sentiment analysis. Mobile apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android, supplemented by a suite of specialized trading tools (ChartTrader, BookTrader, OptionTrader, ComboTrader, FX Trader, Market Scanner), a paper trading environment, smart order routing, and LYNX Key two-factor authentication. Surrounding the core platforms is an extensive Dutch-language content and education ecosystem — the Knowledge Portal, LYNX Masterclass program, daily Morning Call newsletter, weekly Beleggerspodcast, and Beleggersdebat investor debate events — which functions as the primary customer acquisition and engagement engine. The company holds 55 online broker industry awards and maintains a 4.2/5 Trustpilot rating, positioning brand credibility as a core trust signal in a category where execution reliability and reputation drive account opening.

LYNX operates a direct-to-consumer digital go-to-market with self-serve account opening through country-specific websites, requiring an investment knowledge and experience test that screens for active trader suitability. Pricing is pay-as-you-go and largely transparent at the per-contract level for derivatives (e.g., $1.25/contract for most micro futures), with promotional acquisition incentives such as up to €500 in transaction cost reimbursement for new accounts and a portfolio transfer service from prior brokers at no cost. The company is privately held under continuous Dutch ownership, has not raised external venture or private equity capital, and has no disclosed acquisitions, leadership transitions to external hires, or restructuring events beyond the founder-to-CEO progression now led by Ellen van Ginkel. Headcount sits in the 101-250 band consistent with a mid-sized European broker operating across ten country markets.

Name

LYNX

Legal name

LYNX B.V.

Website

https://lynx.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LYNX is a Dutch execution-only online broker serving active self-directed retail investors across Europe with access to 100+ global markets via Interactive Brokers' execution infrastructure, complemented by proprietary platforms and an extensive Dutch-language education ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Brokerage

NAICS

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Discount & Online Retail Brokerage (FSAEACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Broker-Dealers (Retail Network) (FSAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Online brokerage services
• International stock trading
• Options and futures trading
• Forex and CFD trading
• Retail trading platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Transaction Fees: LYNX earns revenue through commissions and fees charged on securities transactions executed on behalf of clients across stocks, options, futures, ETFs, forex, and other financial instruments. The broker offers competitive pricing with specific per-contract fees for products like micro futures ($1.25 per contract) and charges transaction fees across multiple asset classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LYNX is an execution-only online broker providing active self-directed investors with access to 100+ global markets across 33 countries via a single account. The company offers trading across stocks, options, futures, ETFs, forex, CFDs, bonds, and structured products through the LYNX+ web platform, Interactive Brokers' Trader Workstation (TWS), and mobile apps. Orders are routed to Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited for execution while LYNX provides local Dutch-language customer service, regulatory interface, and educational content.

Product overview

LYNX is an online broker providing a unified platform ecosystem for active investors, offering multiple trading platforms: LYNX+ (web-based platform with TradingView charts, split portfolios, and technical sentiment analysis), TWS (Trader Workstation - professional-grade platform with advanced analysis, execution, and risk management tools), and mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The ecosystem includes specialized trading tools (ChartTrader, BookTrader, OptionTrader, ComboTrader, FX Trader, Market Scanner) and educational services (LYNX Masterclass, Morning Call newsletter). Accounts are held at Interactive Brokers, with LYNX operating as an execution-only broker providing access to over 100 markets in 33 countries including stocks, options, futures, ETFs, CFDs, forex, and bonds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LYNX+: Online trading platform accessible via PC, tablet and smartphone with TradingView charts, designed for active investors.

Products and services

• LYNX+ Web Trading Platform Web-based trading platform accessible via PC, tablet and smartphone, featuring TradingView charts, split portfolio monitoring, chart analysis tools, bracket orders, and technical sentiment indicators for active self-directed investors.
• Trader Workstation (TWS) Professional-grade trading platform offering advanced functionality for analysis, execution, and risk management, with customizable interface, fundamental insights, strategy automation, custom screening criteria, and portfolio risk management tools for active traders.
• LYNX Mobile Trading App Mobile trading application available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, enabling investors to monitor portfolios and access markets via smartphone anytime, anywhere.
• ChartTrader Advanced charting tool integrated with trading platforms for technical analysis and direct trading from charts for active investors.
• BookTrader Trading tool for order book analysis and precise trade execution for advanced traders.
• OptionTrader Specialized trading tool for options analysis and execution with integrated analysis for options traders.
• ComboTrader Trading tool for executing combination orders and multi-leg option strategies for sophisticated options traders.
• FX Trader Trading tool for foreign exchange and currency trading for active forex traders.
• Market Scanner Scanning tool for identifying trading opportunities across multiple markets for active investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to more than 100 markets in more than 30 countries with one account
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interactive Brokers (Ireland Limited)coreTechnology or IntegrationLYNX operates as a white-label intermediary for Interactive Brokers. LYNX receives and forwards client orders to Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, which holds an investment firm license in Ireland and executes orders directly on the market. This partnership provides the execution infrastructure (exchanges, clearing, settlement) that underpins LYNX's service offering, while LYNX provides the local sales layer, customer service, and regulatory interface for Dutch and European clients.
• Nopetro EnergyminorOthersNopetro Energy extended its decade-long partnership with LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority) to construct a new renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Kissimmee, Florida. Note: This LYNX refers to the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (a public transit agency), not the online broker. This partnership does not appear to be related to the LYNX online broker business.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DEGIRO: Dutch-founded online discount broker offering multi-market access to European retail investors. Closest direct competitor to LYNX in geography, customer profile (self-directed retail), and product set (stocks, ETFs, options, futures). Acquired by flatexDEGIRO in 2020.
• Saxo Bank: Denmark-headquartered multi-asset online broker serving active retail and professional investors across Europe with access to global markets and sophisticated platforms (SaxoTraderGO/SaxoTraderPRO). Highly comparable to LYNX on product breadth, target customer, and European footprint.
• eToro: Global multi-asset online broker with strong European presence offering stocks, ETFs, forex, and CFDs to retail investors. Comparable to LYNX on product breadth and self-directed retail target, with additional social/copy-trading differentiation.
• Plus500: Israel-headquartered online broker specializing in CFDs and listed derivatives for retail traders across European markets. Comparable to LYNX on product mix (CFDs, futures, options) and active-trader targeting, with a more tech-driven, low-touch model.

Broad incumbents

• Interactive Brokers: Global institutional-grade broker whose infrastructure (TWS, smart routing, clearing) underpins LYNX's offering. Functions as both execution partner/parent and a broader incumbent that European active traders could bypass by opening an IB account directly.
• IG Group: London-listed global multi-asset broker with a large active-trader franchise in Europe. Comparable to LYNX in derivatives, CFDs, and active-trader positioning, with much broader scale and international footprint.
• Hargreaves Lansdown: UK-listed direct-to-consumer investment platform serving self-directed retail investors with funds, shares, and a wealth-adjacent offering. Comparable to LYNX on self-directed retail targeting, though primarily UK-focused and more wealth-management-oriented.

Emerging players

• Trade Republic: Berlin-based mobile-first broker rapidly scaling across Europe with commission-free equity/ETF trading and a savings product. Competes with LYNX for European retail investors, though it targets a less experienced, more passive audience.
• Scalable Capital: Munich-based digital broker and wealth manager with significant DACH and broader European presence. Competes with LYNX for self-directed European retail investors, particularly in Germany, with both trading and managed-portfolio offerings.

Regional players

• BUX: Amsterdam-headquartered mobile broker serving European retail investors with commission-free equity/ETF trading and active-trader products. Direct Dutch peer to LYNX, though positioned toward a younger, less experienced audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/LynxOnlineBeleggen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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