Wintermute
Wintermute is a global algorithmic trading firm based in the United Kingdom, specializing in digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on providing liquidity and enhancing market efficiency across both centralized and decentralized finance platforms. The firm offers a range of services, including market making, where it partners with crypto projects and exchanges to improve liquidity through algorithmically generated buy and sell orders. Wintermute also provides over-the-counter (OTC) trading for more than 250 digital assets, catering to a diverse clientele that includes funds, brokers, and institutions. Their proprietary NODE platform serves as a trading engine for institutional and qualified investors. Additionally, Wintermute Ventures invests in early-stage blockchain and DeFi projects, offering support through liquidity provision, product testing, and advisory services. By combining high-frequency trading technology with a startup culture, Wintermute plays a significant role in the crypto ecosystem, contributing to the growth and development of the digital asset market.
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Headcount trend
Wintermute went from 20 employees in Jul 2023 to 35 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 3 people joined, 1 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.
Funding
- Jan 2021 · Series B · $20M · Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital, Sino Global Capital
- Jul 2020 · Series A · $2.8M · Lightspeed Venture Partners
- Feb 2020 · Seed · Blockchain.com Ventures, FBG Capital
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How many employees does Wintermute have?
Wintermute has about 35 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Wintermute sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Wintermute filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Wintermute's revenue per employee?
Wintermute makes about $23.39M in revenue per employee, based on $818.5M annual revenue and 35 employees.
How much funding has Wintermute raised?
Wintermute has raised $22.8M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Jan 2021.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.