Fluid Markets alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Fluid Markets in Fintech, ranked by how closely they match what Fluid Markets actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Fluid Markets. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Fluid Markets's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Fluid Markets?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospa | Banking for businesses | Winter 2021 | 70 | Active |
| Increase | API-first banking for ambitious technology companies. | Summer 2020 | 15 | Active |
| Parker | Parker is a digital bank. | Winter 2019 | 10 | Inactive |
| Andustry | — | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Totalis | derivative layer for prediction markets | Spring 2026 | — | Active |
| ValCtrl | ValCtrl is building the only intelligent prediction market | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Proof Trading | Institutional equities broker-dealer | Summer 2019 | 7 | Active |
| Y Combinator | Make something people want. | Unspecified | 100 | Active |
| Long Term Stock Exchange | LTSE is an ecosystem for visionary business. | Summer 2017 | 68 | Active |
| QFEX | 24/7 Global Stock Exchange | Spring 2025 | 14 | Active |
| STARK BANK | Challenger bank for enterprises | Winter 2020 | 70 | Active |
| Direct Match | — | Winter 2015 | 11 | Inactive |
Is Fluid Markets still active?
Fluid Markets is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Fluid Markets. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Fluid Markets's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.