Panta Index

Edinburgh
Seeking investment

PANTA Index Technology is a pioneering fintech company founded by industry veterans to transform the index creation landscape. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based SaaS solution empowers financial institutions to build and operate complex, bespoke indices and portfolios with unprecedented scale, speed, and precision. As the only pure-play technology provider in this space, we streamline the entire index lifecycle while offering advanced back-testing and simulation capabilities. PANTA aims to democratize index technology, enabling institutions of all sizes to innovate faster and make data-driven investment decisions. We’re set to become the operating system for next-generation indexing, driving innovation and efficiency across the rules-based and quantitative investment landscape.

PANTA Index Technology was born from a deep understanding of the index industry’s evolving needs and its technological limitations. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience working with major index providers, where we repeatedly encountered the same challenge: legacy systems struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for customized index-based solutions.

This firsthand experience revealed a critical gap in the market. While the demand for personalized index solutions has exploded, the technology supporting index creation, calculation, and management has remained largely unchanged for decades. Traditional systems weren’t designed for the current era of mass customization, creating bottlenecks in innovation and limiting providers’ ability to serve their clients effectively.

Our founders’ journey is particularly noteworthy. Our CEO and CTO previously built and scaled Moorgate Benchmarks, successfully developing innovative index calculation engines that caught the attention of Morningstar, leading to a successful acquisition. This marks the second time our leadership has revolutionized index technology, demonstrating both our technical expertise and our ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.

However, PANTA represents more than just another iteration. We’re approaching the challenge differently this time, leveraging our deep technical knowledge and industry expertise to create something truly transformative: an Index Operating System. This platform is designed from the ground up to address the fundamental limitations we’ve observed throughout our careers.

What sets PANTA apart is our unique combination of industry knowledge and technological innovation. We’ve assembled a team of expert technologists who understand both the complexities of financial indices and the cutting-edge technologies needed to revolutionize their creation and management. Our team’s experience spans across index providers, financial technology, and enterprise software development, creating a powerful blend of expertise.

We’re building PANTA Index Technology not just as a solution to today’s challenges, but as a platform that will shape the future of index technology. Our vision is to democratize index creation and management, making it more efficient, flexible, and accessible while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

The journey from concept to our current stage has been driven by our deep understanding of the market’s needs, our proven track record in the industry, and our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in index technology. As we continue to develop and refine our platform, we’re excited to be part of Scotland’s vibrant fintech ecosystem and to contribute to the industry’s evolution.

Tobias Sproehnle – CEO

Recognised thought leader in benchmarks, indices, data products as well as financial market infrastructure

Track record of creating +100% p.a. growth businesses through development and execution of strategic growth plans​

Past CEO of Moorgate Benchmarks, successfully exited to Morningstar in 2021

Past CEO of Thomson Reuters Benchmark Services and held senior roles at London Stock Exchange, IHS Markit,​ and Deutsche Börse

 

Mark Pralle  – CTO/ COO

Germany based serial entrepreneur with 25yrs of industry background

Successfully built engine and global index operations, which was acquired by IHS Markit to drive one of the most successful global fixed income index families​

Past IHS Markit COO responsible for its index operations as well as its German entity

Past CTO & COO of Moorgate Benchmarks, exited technology and operations successfully into Morningstar

 

 

 

Stephane Degroote – CRO

Over two decades of experience in steering both regional and global teams, crafting and executing impactful sales strategies, and cultivating strategic partnerships with Buy-side and Sell-side firms.

Renowned for driving substantial AUM growth and revenue across a spectrum of investable solutions, ETFs, index funds, and mandates.

Past Global Head of Investable products at STOXX Indices and EMEA Head of Index Investments Group at FTSE Russell

Mark Penfold – Head of Product

10 years experience in index and ETF data services

Key player in developing Moorgate Benchmarks’ advanced index calculation technology

Past Product Manager for Morningstar Index Services, expanding product offerings

Past Product Lead for ETF data at IHS Markit, optimizing solutions for global clients

Overview

  • Funding Stage Self-funded
  • Trading for <1 year
  • Employees 11-50
  • Sector Data/Analytics
  • Valuation N/A

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