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About
David Budworth is a Partner at PEAK6 Investments, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, where he plays a critical leadership role in technology and strategic investment decisions. He has held senior positions at PEAK6 since 2005, including serving as Chief Architect, where he oversaw technological infrastructure and innovation across the firm's diverse portfolio. Budworth’s work focuses on investments in the technology, financial services, and fintech sectors, steering the firm's approach to leveraging technology for competitive advantage.
In addition to his longstanding partnership at PEAK6, Budworth was Chief Architect at Apex Fintech Solutions from 2021 to 2023, contributing to their growth in digital clearing and financial technology solutions. He has also played a key role in major PEAK6-led initiatives and acquisitions, including leading technological integration following PEAK6’s investment in companies such as Spark Networks.
While specific educational credentials are not publicly available, Budworth’s career demonstrates deep expertise in fintech, strategic technology deployment, and complex systems architecture. His leadership has been pivotal in advancing PEAK6’s technology-driven investment strategies and operational excellence in the evolving financial services landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK6 Investments | Partner | Aug 2005 to Present | — |
| PEAK6 Investments | Chief Architect | Aug 2005 to Aug 2016 | Headed-up various internal R&D projects, overseeing technical design and managing team from inception through execution. Designed and led team in build of next generation trading platform, enabling PE... |
| Apex Fintech Solutions | Chief Architect | Dec 2021 to Dec 2023 | — |
| Spark Networks | CTO | Aug 2016 to Dec 2017 | — |
| PEAK6 Investments | Software Architect | Aug 2005 to Jan 2008 | Launched OptionsHouse, an online trading platform for retail option and equity traders. Responsible for end-to-end management, design and structure of trading technology. Built OptionsHouse as an API,... |
| E-Loan | Core Development Lead | Jan 1997 to Jan 2005 | Lead architect for the core infrastructure of E-Loan.com and part of the team who took E-Loan public. Oversaw development of E-Track, an industry first system for real-time feedback on your mortgage l... |
| Network General Inc | Software Engineer | Jan 1996 to Jan 1997 | Built several tech solutions including login authentication system for WebSniffer 1.0 |
| Metra Electronics | Software Engineer | Jan 1994 to Jan 1996 | — |
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Associate | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Senior Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
B Barbara Sun | Equity Options Trader | Austin, TX , United States |
| Propriety Options Trader - Division Manager | Clarendon Hills, IL , United States | |
B Benjamin Fisher | Equity and Index Options Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
D Dan FitzGerald | Sr. Research Analyst | United States |
E Ethan Carter | Foreign Exchange Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
H Huanlong Li | analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Quantitative Trader | Highland Park, IL , United States |
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