James Lee, Founder of Texas Stock Exchange

About James Lee

James H. Lee is an American businessman and investor based in Dallas, Texas, who serves as the founder and chief executive officer of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), an electronic national securities exchange announced in 2024. Under his leadership, TXSE raised over $270 million from major institutional backers.

James Lee at a glance

• Company: Texas Stock Exchange
• Total raised: $270M
• Latest round: Growth
• Investors: BlackRock, Citadel Securities, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America
• Location: Dallas, United States

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