Alpaca is a technology-driven financial services company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015. With a fully remote team of around 150 employees across 25 countries, Alpaca has transitioned from a machine learning company focused on market data to an API-first stock and crypto brokerage platform. The company emphasizes innovation by building its technology in-house, allowing for a robust trading infrastructure.

Alpaca offers a developer-centric platform that provides APIs for commission-free trading of stocks and cryptocurrencies. It supports multiple programming languages, including Python and Node.js, enabling users to create custom trading solutions. Additionally, Alpaca has developed MarketStore, an open-source database optimized for financial time-series data. The company serves a diverse customer base, including developers, fintech companies, and investors, with a vision to democratize access to financial services globally.