September 2025 marks 25 years since the creation of Euronext. What began in 2000 as a consolidation of three historic markets – Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris – has since evolved into the leading European capital markets infrastructure, operating across the full trading value chain and seven regulated markets.
Over the last quarter-century, Euronext has grown significantly in scale and influence, playing a central role in shaping Europe’s financial architecture. From its first IPO in 2001 to its standalone IPO in 2014, the Group’s ability to adapt, expand and lead has been a constant driver of success. Today, Euronext operates within a federal model that is fully aligned with the ambition of building a harmonised and globally competitive European capital market.
A transformational journey from 2000 to 2025
Euronext’s 25-year journey has been marked by continuous strategic expansion geographically, operationally and technologically. Since 2000, the Group has carried out an ambitious series of acquisitions to broaden its footprint and service offering, including:
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7 exchanges: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris
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4 CSDs: Copenhagen, Oslo, Milan and Porto
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1 European clearing house: Euronext Clearing
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Diversification into new asset classes: FX trading, power trading, fixed income trading
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Growth from 760 employees in 2014 to over 2,500 in 2025, spanning 66 nationalities and 21 countries
This expansion has allowed Euronext to offer clients a harmonised experience across the entire market cycle, from listing and trading to clearing, settlement and custody, while preserving local market expertise.
A market leader in listing and trading
Over the past 25 years, Euronext has become the largest listing venue in Europe, with 1,900 issuers and an aggregated market capitalisation of €6.3 trillion, up from €2.4 trillion in 2000. Over 400 new companies have listed in just the past three years, including 200 tech firms and 80 international issuers, solidifying Euronext’s role as the bridge between global capital and European markets.
On the trading side, Euronext now handles 25% of European equities trading. The Group operates Europe’s largest liquidity pool and has developed its proprietary trading platform Optiq® . Average daily equity trading value has surged from €6.5 billion in 2014 to €10.4 billion in 2024.
With its global benchmark commodities franchise MATIF, leading position in bond and ETF trading as well as the expansion of the MTS bond markets and Nord Pool power markets, Euronext is shaping the future of multi-asset trading in Europe.
Expansion across the full value chain
Euronext is driving change in Europe’s post-trade industry, and its post-trade offerings have grown in parallel with its trading and listing businesses to serve clients along the whole of the trading value chain.
Clearing across the Euronext markets is now provided by Euronext Clearing, with the development of a European repo clearing offering well underway.
With Euronext Securities, the Group now operates the third-largest CSD network in Europe, with around €7 trillion in assets under custody.
Further integration and harmonisation plans aim to bridge Europe’s fragmented post-trade landscape. These include the consolidation of settlement through Euronext Securities for Euronext markets in Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris, the development of one trusted platform for settlement, custody, issuance and value-added services, including tax and data solutions.
Committed to sustainability and innovation
Euronext is actively advancing the sustainable finance transition. The Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest, and to set science-based net-zero targets by 2027. With over 500 ESG indices, 3,100 ESG bonds and 1,300 ESG-related ETFs, Euronext is a leading ESG index provider in Europe.
Innovation remains paramount to our growth strategy. As outlined in the Group’s strategic plan, ‘Innovate for Growth 2027’, Euronext capitalises on its in-house technology along with AI to meet evolving client needs, scale its SaaS offerings and further strengthen its role as a European market leader.
Collaboration at its core
At the heart of Euronext’s success is its people. Employees across Europe and beyond have contributed to the Group’s growth through their expertise, collaboration and shared commitment to building integrated and efficient markets. Euronext’s dedication to diversity and inclusion is now a key pillar of its innovation and long-term growth.
From scaling Europe to entering the CAC 40®
This 25-year milestone serves as a point of reflection on Euronext’s achievements and a moment to reaffirm its future ambitions. In September 2025, this journey reached a new peak with Euronext’s inclusion in the CAC 40®, France’s benchmark blue-chip index. This recognition reflects the Group’s scale, leadership and the trust of investors and stakeholders across Europe.
As Euronext continues to support companies, investors and policymakers, it does so with a renewed ambition to serve as the most efficient path to shaping resilient, sustainable and competitive European capital markets for future generations.
Download the CAC 40® introduction brochure for more information about this remarkable next chapter in the 25-year story of Euronext.