New York Β· Series B
Investment thesis
Virtu operates on the principle that transactional transparency is critical to market efficiency and execution performance. The firm provides institutional clients with industry-leading transparency, quality liquidity, and anti-gaming methodologies. Virtu advocates for regulatory initiatives and market structures that increase transparency and liquidity, believing that informed decision-making and market efficiency benefit from these improvements.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Founder mafia
The Virtu Financial mafia β10 people who came through Virtu Financial went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ2Fintech Γ2
HQs:SingaporeΓ1
Investments Β· 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEDX Markets operates a Singapore-based perpetual futures trading venue for digital assets, focused on competition, transparency, and safety in crypto markets.
Crypto & Web3FintechSingapore, SG
Co-investorsPantera CapitalFidelity InvestmentsGSR
Crossover Markets operates CROSSx, an execution-only cryptocurrency electronic communication network (crypto ECN) built for institutional participants, offering ultra-low-latency quote-driven matching, smart order routing, and FIX API or GUI connectivity.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Brandon Mulvihill(Co-Founder & CEO)inVladislav Rysin(Co-Founder & CTO)inAnthony Mazzarese(Co-Founder & CCO)in
Co-investorsFlow TradersMetalayerWintermuteDRW Venture CapitalIlluminate FinancialLaser Digital+2 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCrossover Markets Β· ventureburn.com Β· Mar 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Virtu Financial invest at?
- Virtu Financial invests at the Series B stage.
- What sectors does Virtu Financial focus on?
- Virtu Financial focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Virtu Financial located?
- Virtu Financial is headquartered in New York, US.
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