Monarq Asset Management Secures Strategic Investment from FalconX for Growth

Monarq Asset Management, a prominent multi-strategy investment firm, formerly known as MNNC Group, has announced a strategic investment from FalconX, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker. This investment is aimed at accelerating Monarq's growth by expanding its team, product offerings, and institutional client base. Monarq, with a track record dating back to 2017, has navigated multiple market cycles and is led by alumni from prestigious firms such as LedgerPrime, Tower Research, and BlockTower. The firm employs quantitative, delta-neutral, and directional strategies across both centralized and decentralized venues, focusing on delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns in all market conditions.

Shiliang Tang, CEO and Managing Partner of Monarq, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are pleased to welcome FalconX as a strategic investor. With FalconX's strategic support, we are well positioned to scale our proprietary quantitative models, grow our team of portfolio managers and technologists, and bring institutional-grade asset management to a broader set of investors." This investment not only strengthens FalconX's ability to serve clients seeking actively managed digital asset strategies but also diversifies its business lines.

Raghu Yarlagadda, Co-Founder and CEO of FalconX, highlighted the unique combination of quantitative finance and derivatives expertise in Monarq, grounded in the infrastructure and risk discipline expected of top-tier institutional managers. He noted that as institutional capital allocates more meaningfully into digital assets, the search for differentiated, risk-adjusted returns is intensifying, and institutions will increasingly turn to actively managed platforms as the asset class continues to mature.

The investment comes at a time of significant growth in the alternative investment space, with increasing allocations from institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals seeking diversified returns in a complex market environment. Monarq Asset Management, with its extensive experience in quantitative trading, volatility strategies, and digital market structure, is well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of sophisticated institutional investors. The firm leverages a disciplined, data-centric investment approach spanning centralized and decentralized markets, integrating institutional-grade financial rigor with native blockchain infrastructure.

FalconX, a leading digital asset prime brokerage, provides comprehensive access to global digital asset liquidity and a full range of trading services. With a 24/7 dedicated team for account, operational, and trading needs, FalconX enables investors to navigate markets around the clock. FalconX Bravo, Inc., a FalconX affiliate, was the first CFTC-registered swap dealer focused on cryptocurrency derivatives. The company is backed by a range of investors including Accel, Adams Street Partners, Altimeter Capital, American Express Ventures, B Capital, GIC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo, Tiger Global Management, and Wellington Management. FalconX has offices in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Valletta.