Alpaca Acquires WealthKernel to Expand UK and EU Brokerage Infrastructure
July 10, 2025
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm providing regulated investment and tax-advantaged account infrastructure in the UK and EU. The deal is designed to bring WealthKernel’s UK and EU licensed brokerage infrastructure into Alpaca, enabling Alpaca to support global institutions with cross-border regulated investing.
- Buyers
- Alpaca
- Targets
- WealthKernel
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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