According to co-founder Christian Hecker, Trade Republic is the "largest broker in Europe" and manages assets of around 35 billion euros.

[1][2] The company's founders are philosopher Christian Hecker, physicist Thomas Pischke and computer scientist Marco Cancellieri.

[6] Trade Republic began offering its services in Austria in November 2020, as well as in France and Spain in 2021.

The broker cited the "extreme situation in the market" and investor protection as reasons for the decision.

[11] In June 2022, Trade Republic proceed with layoffs due to an overgrowth of their work force and tightening business conditions.