Elwood Technologies

Elwood Technologies

Institutional-grade digital asset trading platform

Overview

Elwood Technologies provides institutional-grade access to digital asset markets, offering a platform for trading and managing cryptocurrencies tailored for professional investors. Its product helps large financial institutions execute crypto trades, manage digital assets, and oversee risk with controls suitable for regulated markets. The platform emphasizes reliability, compliance, and enterprise-grade services, supported by partnerships and regulatory approval. The company differentiates itself by targeting institutional clients, securing high-profile funding and alliances (e.g., Goldman Sachs and Dawn Capital), and obtaining FCA authorization to underline regulatory credibility. Its goal is to lead the market for institutional crypto solutions by expanding offerings, maintaining strong compliance, and connecting traditional finance with digital assets.

About Elwood Technologies

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Why Elwood Technologies is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Crypto & Web3

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Southampton, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • OTC sale to Zodia Markets sharpens Elwood's focus on SaaS execution and risk software.[5]
  • Matrixport and Maple partnerships validate Elwood as embedded infrastructure for institutional crypto workflows.[1][8]
  • Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and Dawn Capital backing strengthens enterprise credibility.[2][3]

What critics are saying

  • Prediction-market growth depends on U.S. regulatory approval and CFTC enforcement stability.[1]
  • Without OTC trading, Elwood faces tougher competition against bundled execution-and-liquidity platforms.[5]
  • Exchange dependence exposes routing quality and pricing to venue API changes and access restrictions.[4][7]

What makes Elwood Technologies unique

  • Elwood offers institutional-grade EMS, PMS, and liquidity access through one API.[4][7]
  • The company is FCA regulated and serves institutions requiring audit-ready controls.[4]
  • Elwood now extends infrastructure to prediction markets through Kalshi connectivity.[1]

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Funding

Total Funding

$70M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi
$70M
Elwood Technologies

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

A hybrid mode of working in office and working from home

Join one of the fastest growing FinTech companies and help shape the future of finance

A startup with deep financial backing and a strong market presence

Work with a modern technology stack and help solve high impact problems

We’re a Global company and have offices in London, New York, Singapore

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
FF News
Jul 17th, 2024
Elwood Sells Otc Business To Zodia Markets In Landmark Deal

Elwood Technologies (“Elwood”), a leading provider of digital asset execution and portfolio management software, and Zodia Markets, a prominent UK-headquartered digital asset trading business backed by Standard Chartered, are pleased to announce that Zodia Markets has agreed to acquire Elwood Capital Management Ltd (“ECML”), Elwood’s Digital Asset OTC trading business based in Jersey and regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.The sale of ECML to Zodia Markets represents Elwood’s ongoing commitment to focus on and enhance its institutional-grade SaaS products and services. These include an Execution Management System (“EMS”) with advanced tools for accessing liquidity, and an institutional-grade Portfolio & Risk Management System (“PMS”) with enhanced portfolio management and risk capabilities.ECML has been instrumental in providing liquidity solutions to its global client base spanning asset managers, token foundations, family offices and leading digital asset businesses. The acquisition by Zodia Markets, who run businesses registered by the UK’s FCA, Central Bank of Ireland, and approved in principle in Abu Dhabi Global Market, marks another significant step in the firm’s ongoing expansion strategy. The acquisition solidifies its regulated presence, enabling enhanced services to institutional clients worldwide.“This sale marks an important new chapter for Elwood and strengthens our position as a leading provider of execution and portfolio management software for global institutions that trade and manage digital assets,” said Chris Lawn, CEO of Elwood. “The sale of our OTC trading business supports Elwood’s strategic plan to build a world-class end-to-end EMS and PMS software platform and allows us to fully dedicate our resources to the SaaS business. In line with our vision, Elwood has been investing heavily in our software platform and we recently completed the build-out and integration of our new PMS with advanced capabilities.”“We are confident that our strategic partner Zodia Markets will continue to provide exceptional service to OTC clients and we will be working closely with them to ensure a smooth transition.”Following completion of the transaction, the entity will be known as Zodia Markets (Jersey) Ltd.Usman Ahmad, Co-Founder and CEO of Zodia Markets, shared, “This acquisition is a significant progression to create greater diversification in our service offering and footprint, enabling scale and accelerating product capability

Finextra Research
Dec 22nd, 2023
Elwood appoints Chris Lawn CEO

Elwood appoints Chris Lawn CEO.

Elwood Technologies
Jul 3rd, 2023
Elwood Technologies Secures Best Execution and Trading Solution at the 2023 Hedgeweek european Digital Asset awards

Elwood Technologies Secures Best Execution and Trading Solution at the 2023 Hedgeweek european Digital Asset awards.

PR Newswire
Sep 27th, 2022
Verbesserte Bereitstellung Von Erstklassigen Finanzdienstleistungen Für Digitale Vermögenswerte: Matrixport Geht Partnerschaft Mit Elwood Technologies Ein

Das Prime-Brokerage-Unternehmen Matrixport Institutional wird die marktführende Handelsinfrastruktur von Elwood als Teil seiner internationalen Wachstumsstrategie nutzen. LONDON, 27. September 2022 PRNewswire/ -- Matrixport, einer der weltweit größten Finanzdienstleister für digitale Vermögenswerte, hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass sein Prime-Brokerage-Geschäft, Matrixport Institutional, eine Vorzeigepartnerschaft mit Elwood Technologies eingegangen ist, einem bekannten internationalen Fintech-Unternehmen, das eine Infrastruktur für den institutionellen Handel mit digitalen Vermögenswerten bereitstellt

PR Newswire
Sep 27th, 2022
Matrixport Werkt Samen Met Elwood Technologies Om De Levering Van Hoogwaardige Financiële Diensten Voor Digitale Activa Te Verbeteren

Prime broker, Matrixport Institutional, gaat als onderdeel van zijn internationale groeistrategie, gebruikmaken van de toonaangevende handelsinfrastructuur van Elwood. LONDEN, 27 september 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrixport, een van 's werelds grootste aanbieder van financiële diensten voor digitale activa, kondigde vandaag aan dat zijn prime brokersactiviteiten, Matrixport Institutional, een opvallende partnerschap hebben gevormd met Elwood Technologies, een gevestigd internationaal fintechbedrijf, dat een handelsinfrastructuur levert voor institutionele digitale activa

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