Zipline

Zipline.io is a company that provides an open-source algorithmic trading library for Python, designed to facilitate the development and backtesting of trading strategies. The platform integrates seamlessly with the PyData ecosystem, leveraging Pandas DataFrames for historical data input and performance statistics output. This allows users to utilize common statistics and machine learning libraries within their custom algorithms. Zipline serves individual traders, financial analysts, and quantitative researchers who require robust tools for algorithmic trading and data analysis. Operating in the financial technology market, Zipline's business model is based on providing a free, open-source library with the option for users to contribute to its development. The company generates revenue through consulting services, custom solutions, and potentially through partnerships with financial institutions.

Keywords: algorithmic trading, Python library, PyData integration, historical data, performance analysis, financial technology, quantitative research, open-source, machine learning, trading strategies.