Talos Global, Inc.

We empower institutions to trade and manage digital assets at scale.

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology that powers the full lifecycle of digital asset trading. The platform connects institutions—hedge funds, asset managers, prime brokers, and neobanks—to over 100 liquidity providers including exchanges, OTC desks, and DeFi protocols through a single interface. Rather than building for retail, Talos focuses on the complex connectivity and workflow needs of sophisticated financial institutions. The company has processed over $850 billion in cumulative trading volume across 38 countries and doubled its revenue and client base annually for the past two years. With hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus, Talos operates as a globally distributed team in a hybrid-friendly environment.

Products

Talos offers a comprehensive Order and Execution Management System (OEMS) combined with Portfolio Management System (PMS) functionality. The platform features smart order routing, execution algorithms, multi-dealer RFQ capabilities, and real-time P&L tracking. Beyond execution, it provides portfolio construction tools, treasury and settlement solutions, and transaction cost analysis. Following the 2025 acquisition of Coin Metrics, integrated market data and blockchain analytics are built directly into client workflows. The company also offers white-label brokerage solutions for firms wanting to provide crypto trading to their end customers.

Funding

Talos has raised $190 million total across multiple rounds. The company secured a $40 million Series A in 2021 led by Andreessen Horowitz, with PayPal Ventures and Fidelity participating. A $105 million Series B in May 2022 led by General Atlantic valued the company at $1.25 billion, achieving unicorn status. Most recently, Talos closed a $45 million Series B extension in January 2026, bringing total Series B funding to $150 million and pushing valuation to approximately $1.5 billion. New investors include Robinhood Markets and Sony Innovation Fund, joining returning backers like a16z crypto, BNY Mellon, and Fidelity.

Recent news

In March 2026, Nasdaq and Talos announced a strategic partnership to integrate Talos's digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq's Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms, creating a unified solution for managing tokenized collateral and cross-asset risk.

Technology

Backend built primarily in Go, with Java, C++, and Python for specific services. Frontend uses React with TypeScript, Redux, and RxJS. Market connectivity through REST, gRPC, WebSockets, JSON, and FIX protocol, powered by Aeron for low-latency messaging. Cloud infrastructure on GCP using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. SQL databases for persistence with configuration management and source control for deployment. Cloud Composer handles workflow orchestration while Datadog provides system observability.

Benefits

Monthly wellness credit for gym memberships, massages, or ski passes. Paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials, and annual team offsites. Unlimited vacation policy with a $2,000 bonus for taking 15 days (including 5 consecutive days). Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and employee stock ownership. The culture emphasizes trust, integrity, and collaboration across a globally distributed team. Compensation ranges from $150K-$190K for technical roles.