Flowdesk Secures $102M to Fuel Global Expansion and Crypto Market Growth
Crypto trading firm Flowdesk has raised $102 million in funding to accelerate its growth, with support from HV Capital and a debt facility managed by BlackRock. The company plans to use the fresh capital to scale its balance sheet, enhance compliance and technology teams, and establish new offices in key financial hubs.
“This funding marks a significant step in our mission to build a next-generation market-making infrastructure for digital assets,” CEO Guilhem Chaumont said in a statement to CoinDesk. “With institutional interest in crypto liquidity solutions growing, we are focused on expanding our services and technology to meet evolving demands.”
Flowdesk intends to allocate the funds toward expanding its over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives business and launching a dedicated crypto credit desk, while also doubling its workforce.
Chaumont emphasized the company’s strong market position, stating, “Flowdesk has developed one of the most advanced infrastructures for digital asset trading, offering deep market connectivity, regulatory compliance, and liquidity solutions tailored for institutional clients.”
Middle East Expansion and Tokenization Focus
As part of its global expansion, Flowdesk is eyeing the Middle East, particularly the UAE, as its next strategic hub. The company has a history of taking bold expansion moves—such as entering the U.S. during the Biden administration’s regulatory crackdown on crypto, a risk that ultimately paid off.
Another key focus for Flowdesk is tokenization, as institutional players increasingly look to integrate on-chain assets into their portfolios. The firm has been actively working with token issuers to provide liquidity solutions and plans to expand offerings in stablecoins, tokenized securities, and money market funds.
“From day one, our vision has been that tokenization will redefine traditional finance,” said Chaumont. “Our continued work with token issuers has positioned Flowdesk as a leader in this transformative space.”
Existing investors, including Eurazeo, Cathay Innovation, and ISAI, also participated in the funding round, signaling strong confidence in Flowdesk’s long-term growth strategy.
