Theo Raises $20M to Bring Institutional-Grade Trading Strategies to Everyday Crypto Users
Crypto infrastructure startup Theo has secured $20 million in fresh funding to bring professional-grade trading tools to the retail market. The round was co-led by Hack VC and Anthos Capital, with participation from crypto-native investors and individuals tied to major trading firms like Citadel, Jane Street, and JPMorgan.
Theo’s platform allows users to deposit digital assets into strategy-specific vaults that run sophisticated trading techniques—strategies historically limited to institutional desks. These include arbitrage, hedging, and funding rate optimization across chains, unlocking new yield opportunities for retail investors.
Under the hood, the system runs on a custom validator network that executes trades across both centralized and decentralized exchanges. This infrastructure also manages margin requirements and enforces strict overcollateralization, ensuring stability and security across the platform.
Founded by former quant traders from Optiver and IMC—Abhi Pingle, Arijit Pingle, and TK Kwon—Theo is on a mission to close the gap between institutional-grade trading tools and retail access. “Today’s crypto markets are fragmented and inefficient,” said Abhi Pingle. “We’re building infrastructure that levels the playing field for all participants.”
According to the company, Theo’s system also gives trading firms the ability to interact with user deposits to enhance capital efficiency—balancing yield generation with strong risk management and trade execution.
