George Cao, Founder of AscendEX

About George Cao

George Cao is a co-founder of AscendEX (formerly BitMax), a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, founded in 2018. He is a Wall Street veteran with experience in quantitative trading and investment management. Cao stepped down from his role as chairman in 2022.

George Cao at a glance

• Company: AscendEX
• Total raised: $50M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: Polychain Capital, Hack VC, Jump Capital, Alameda Research, Uncorrelated Ventures, Eterna Capital
• Location: Singapore

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