Tower Research Capital is a prominent quantitative trading firm based in New York, founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton and Alistair Brown. With a global presence that includes offices in Chicago, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, it is recognized as one of the oldest automated trading firms. The company specializes in developing and deploying sophisticated electronic trading platforms and quantitative strategies across various asset classes.

The firm operates through a collaborative structure known as a "team of teams," where independent trading and research pods autonomously create systematic trading strategies. Tower invests significantly in technology and infrastructure, providing advanced systems for market data access, trading simulations, order management, and risk management. With a workforce of over 1,100 employees, Tower emphasizes innovation and collaboration, attracting top talent in fields such as mathematics, computer programming, and finance.

In addition to its trading operations, Tower Research Capital has a venture capital arm, Tower Research Ventures, which focuses on investing in early-stage companies.