Theo, an operator focused on cryptocurrency trading infrastructure, has completed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Multicoin Capital. With its technology, the company’s goal is to democratize access to institutional-grade trading infrastructure and tools for all investors.

The convertible note funding round was co-led by Hack VC and Anthos Capital. Manifold Trading, Mirana Ventures, Metalayer Ventures, Flowdesk, SCB, MEXC, Amber Group, and Selini Capital joined as investors. People connected to Citadel, Jane Street, and JPMorgan helped fund the project.

Theo’s founders, Abhi Pingle, Arijit Pingle and TK Kwon These ex-quant traders from Optiver and IMC hope to eventually bring Wall Street-level sophisticated trading strategies to mass retail investors.

Theo’s platform creates vaults for distinct strategies that users can deposit digital assets into. Its state infrastructure is powered by a dynamic network of validators that allow for fast trade execution to both centralized and decentralized exchanges.

Today’s crypto markets are fragmented and inefficient, preventing institutions and everyday users alike from accessing the full promise of global, permissionless finance. Theo … seamlessly connects large traditional players and retail participants on-chain — unlocking new levels of capital efficiency. - Abhi Pingle

Theo's platform aims to connect large traditional players and retail participants on-chain, unlocking new levels of capital efficiency within the crypto market. Its company infrastructure was purposefully created to serve as the bridge between centralized finance to the wild west decentralized world. This new design provides users with a more powerful and intuitive trading experience.