Vest (YC Winter 2015)

TL;DR: Vest is a Y Combinator Winter 2015 startup Bringing wider access to financial derivatives. , currently acquired with a team of 50.

Bringing wider access to financial derivatives.

YC ID
796
YC Batch
Winter 2015
Status
Acquired
Team size
50
Industry
Fintech, Asset Management
Tags
Fintech, Investing
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/vest

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Vest, on a mission to bring wider access to financial derivatives and other institutional investment strategies, manages investment products worth $50+ billion (as of 9/30/25). Backed by private equity, the firm has a strategic partnership with Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE), and First Trust, a global asset manager. Vest created Target Outcome Investments in 2013, which target a defined return profile, with an allowance for a specific level of risk, at a particular point in time. Today, Target Outcome Investments are available as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), unit investment trusts (UITs), collective investment trusts (CITs), and customizable managed accounts / sub-advisory services. The firm was launched and backed by preeminent venture firms such as Y-Combinator…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vest a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Vest was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2015 batch. Bringing wider access to financial derivatives.

What does Vest do?

Vest, on a mission to bring wider access to financial derivatives and other institutional investment strategies, manages investment products worth $50+ billion (as of 9/30/25). Backed by private equity, the firm has a strategic partnership with Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE), and First Trust, a global asset…

What YC batch was Vest in?

Vest was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2015 batch.

How big is Vest?

Vest has a team of 50 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Vest still active?

Vest is currently listed as Acquired with a team of 50 in Y Combinator's directory.

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