Wintermute

Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 26 August, 2026

Profile

Wintermute is a digital asset market maker and liquidity provider focused on creating efficient markets. The firm operates globally and is known for its expertise in algorithmic trading and liquidity provisioning. Wintermute has a dedicated team that collaborates with top-tier protocols and early-stage DeFi projects.

The firm invests primarily in the digital asset sector, specifically targeting DeFi protocols. Wintermute provides liquidity solutions and engages in trading across a wide range of digital assets, including spot and derivatives. The firm operates with a focus on institutional clients and offers tailored trading solutions.

Notable investments include BTC - Bitcoin, ETH - Ethereum, DOGE - Dogecoin, DYDX - Decentralized trading platform, and AAVE - Lending protocol. These investments reflect Wintermute's commitment to supporting innovative projects within the digital asset ecosystem.

Industry

Fintech Blockchain/Crypto AI Cloud Internet of Things (IoT)

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Evgeny Gaevoy Wintermute Founder
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FAQs about Wintermute

Wintermute is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Wintermute is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Wintermute was founded in 2018.
Wintermute invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT).
Wintermute invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Wintermute invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
Wintermute usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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