MEMX

MEMX is a member-owned exchange operator based in New York, founded in 2019. It specializes in U.S. equities and options trading, operating two exchanges: MEMX for equities and options, and MX2, which includes MX2 Options for pro-rata allocation. The company focuses on providing simpler, more cost-effective, and transparent access to liquidity for both retail and institutional investors. MEMX was created by a diverse group of financial firms to enhance competition and improve trading experiences. The platform leverages advanced technology for execution, pricing, and market data, while maintaining a limited set of order types to ensure transparency. It offers a range of trading services, including order management features and connectivity options through the FIX 5.0 protocol. Additionally, MEMX provides comprehensive market data products, including depth and historical data, through its MEMOIR system.

Capital Markets Albuquerque, United States Founded 2019 ~99 employees Private · Venture

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Employees
99
+3.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$213K
Revenue ~$21.1M
Total funding
$205M
Last round Venture, Mar 2023
12-month attrition
8.3%
Tech: 14.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

MEMX went from 74 employees in Jul 2023 to 99 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 15 people joined, 0 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other36
Engineering30
Operations21
Marketing4
Sales3
Finance2
Product2
HR1

Funding

  • Mar 2023 · Venture · Chicago Trading Company, Belvedere Strategic Capital, Optiver
  • May 2020 · $65M · BlackRock, Inc., Wells Fargo, Flow Traders
  • Mar 2020 · Venture · $70M · Jane Street Capital, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs
  • Jan 2019 · $70M · Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities

Salaries at MEMX

All salaries

1 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering14
Consulting1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

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MEMX FAQ

How many employees does MEMX have?

MEMX has about 99 employees, up 3.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does MEMX sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. MEMX filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is MEMX's revenue per employee?

MEMX makes about $213K in revenue per employee, based on $21.1M annual revenue and 99 employees.

How much does MEMX pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for MEMX in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the MEMX salaries page. See MEMX salaries

How much funding has MEMX raised?

MEMX has raised $205M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.