Nasdaq Completes Acquisition of LeveL Markets
August 21, 2026
Nasdaq acquired all equity interests in LeveL Markets, a U.S. operator of institutional off-exchange equity trading venues. The acquisition adds LeveL’s scaled execution platform, client relationships and liquidity capabilities to Nasdaq’s market infrastructure as it advances its always-on markets strategy.
- Buyers
- Nasdaq
- Targets
- LeveL Markets
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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