# Building the Backbone of Global Markets

At FalconX, we’re redefining how global markets operate - building the infrastructure that unlocks greater transparency, efficiency, and access across digital and traditional finance.

As one of the largest digital assets prime brokerages, we provide the world’s top institutions with 24/7 access to liquidity and capital solutions, enabled by proprietary technology built to manage risk across volatile markets.

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## "We are architecting the financial infrastructure that will define markets for decades to come."

\- Raghu Yarlagadda, Co-founder and CEO

## By the Numbers

### $2.5T+

Trading Volume Since Inception

### 350+

Employees Globally

### \#1

in institutional options block volume1

1Based on Paradigm Leaderboard.2025 YTD

### 7

Global Offices

## Our Pillars of Excellence

01

### Reliability

Diversified across products, geographies, and counterparties, our business is built for stability and longevity

02

### Technology

Built by engineers, technologists, and traders, our proprietary tech powers a robust risk engine that helps clients scale safely and maximize capital efficiency

03

### Expertise

Led by seasoned traders and analysts, we’ve navigated every cycle over the past 7+ years and helped clients thrive through all of them

## Our Team

[Raghu Yarlagadda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghuy/)

Co-founder and CEO

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[Austin Reid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinreid1/)

Global Head of Revenue and Business

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[Suzy Walther](https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzywaltheryarnall/)

Chief People Officer

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[Brian Crist](https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancrist/)

Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary

[Vanessa Zhang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessajzhang/)

Global Chief Compliance Officer

[Adam Lapayover](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lapayover-0a096033/)

General Counsel

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[Joshua Lim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lim-1b27098/)

Global Co-Head of Markets

[Ravi Doshi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravidoshi1/)

Global Co-Head of Markets

[Sujay Jaladi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsujay/)

Chief Security Officer

[Prathab Murugesan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathab-murugesan/)

VP of Engineering

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[Joe Fusco](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fusco-b9a675/)

Head of Risk

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[Matthew Whaley](/content/about-us#/index.html)

VP, Treasurer

[Ivan Galli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-galli/)

VP of Corporate Strategy & Finance

[Ben Grigus](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-grigus-7bb4572/)

VP of Corporate Development

[Josh Barkhordar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-barkhordar-b54a6314/)

Head of Sales

[Samia Bayou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samia-bayou-090331a/)

Head of International Credit Sales

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[Chris Clark](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cclark88/)

Head of Marketing

[Matthew Long](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-l-17b44936/)

General Manager, APAC & Middle East

[Ben Dapkiewicz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bendapkiewicz/)

General Manager, Custody

## Advisors

[Brian Brooks](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-brooks-bb14b648/)

- Board Member, MicroStrategy  
- Partner, O’Melveny & Myers LLP  
- Former Comptroller of the Currency, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

[Jim Newsome](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-newsome-05a67b2a/)

- Co-founder, Delta Strategy Group  
- Chairman, Cipher Mining Inc.  
- Former Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

[Mina Nguyen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mina-nguyen-26343/)

- Vice Chair, Geneses Investments  
- Former Jane Street Capital and US Department of Treasury

[Rebecca Rettig](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rettig-8b90a284/)

- Chief Legal Officer, Jito Labs

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[Reza Jahangiri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reza-jahangiri-a50678/)

- Founder, CEO, American Advisors Group  
- Board, SC Master Fund

## Clients We Serve

Asset Managers  
Hedge Funds  
Family Offices  
Venture Funds  
Miners  
Protocols  
Banks  
Retail Platforms  
Financial Institutions  
Corporate Treasuries  
Fintechs

## Active in Key Global Markets

With offices in major financial hubs across the US, APAC, and Europe.

## Build With Us

Join FalconX to shape the future of digital assets and transform global markets.

[**View Careers**](/content/open-roles/index.html)