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.

Financial Services London, United Kingdom Founded 2017 ~62 employees Private · Series B

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Employees
62
+6.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$13.2M
Revenue ~$819M
Total funding
$22.8M
Last round Series B, Jan 2021
12-month attrition
10%
Tech: 0%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
10
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Wintermute went from 43 employees in Oct 2024 to 62 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 11 people joined, 2 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other25
Operations11
Finance8
Sales6
Marketing5
Engineering5
HR2

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering4

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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Wintermute FAQ

How many employees does Wintermute have?

Wintermute has about 62 employees, up 6.9% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

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 $13.2M in revenue per employee, based on $818.5M annual revenue and 62 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.