In May 2000, ICE was founded by Sprecher and backed by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BP, Total, Shell, Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale who represent some of the world's largest energy traders.
Уже в мае 2000 года Спрэтчер запустил Intercontinental Exchange при поддержке крупнейших в мире энергетических трейдеров Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, British Petroleum, Total, Shell, Deutsche Bank и Societe Generale.