Universal Navigation Inc. (commonly known as Uniswap Labs)

To unlock universal ownership and exchange.

Uniswap Labs is the primary contributor to the Uniswap Protocol, the world's largest decentralized exchange with over $4 trillion in trading volume across 17+ blockchains. The company builds the products that help millions access the protocol: the Uniswap Web App, mobile wallet, and Trading API. They're also the technical provider for Unichain, a DeFi-native Ethereum Layer 2 designed to be the home for cross-chain liquidity. Founded in 2018, Uniswap has grown into a team of 166-182 employees distributed across 26 countries. The protocol has processed over $3 trillion in cumulative volume and continues to evolve through multiple versions (v2, v3, v4), with v4 introducing customizable 'hooks' for enhanced pool functionality.

Products

The core offering is the Uniswap Protocol, an automated market maker that enables peer-to-peer token swaps without intermediaries. Users access this through the Uniswap Web App, mobile wallet, and browser extension across 16+ networks including Ethereum, Base, and Unichain. The Trading API helps platforms like MetaMask integrate liquidity. Recent additions include cross-chain swapping and support for tokenized real-world assets like stocks (Apple, Tesla) and gold. The Developer Platform provides AI toolkits, SDKs, and infrastructure like the Universal Router and Permit2.

Funding

Uniswap Labs has raised approximately $442 million across multiple funding rounds since 2018. The company started with a $1.82 million seed round in 2019, followed by Series A and B rounds. In 2025, they secured a $177 million grant round that brought their valuation to $1.7 billion. Major investors include a16z crypto and ParaFi Capital. The company reported $34 million in revenue in 2025, with gross protocol revenue exceeding $250 million in 2026.

Recent news

In June 2026, Uniswap expanded its consumer offering by enabling the trading of tokenized stocks (e.g., Apple, Tesla) and launched a major UX update featuring in-app wallet creation, cross-chain swaps, and integrated portfolio P&L tracking. Additionally, in June 2026, Uniswap partnered with Binance Wallet to offer a $300,000 USDC liquidity incentive program, marking a significant step in institutional and retail integration for its Ethereum-based liquidity pools.

Technology

The foundation is TypeScript across frontend and shared business logic, with React and React Native for user interfaces managed in a monorepo using Nx and Bun. Backend services run on Rust and Go, particularly for Unichain infrastructure. Smart contracts are written in Solidity with Foundry for testing and deployment. Infrastructure lives on AWS with PostgreSQL for data storage and GraphQL/The Graph for indexing blockchain data. The stack emphasizes cloud architectures, time-series monitoring systems, and Web3 development practices.

Benefits

Salaries start at $210,000-$232,000 with token compensation eligibility. Medical, dental, and vision are fully covered for employees and dependents. The 401(k) includes a 4% employer match, plus there's an annual $1,500 education stipend and unlimited encouraged time off. Parental leave extends up to 16 weeks paid. Remote employees get home office setup stipends, while NYC headquarters staff enjoy daily lunches. Wellness perks include Equinox gym partnerships, and the team gathers for regular in-person events.