OUR MISSION
Building the infrastructure that connects traditional finance to digital assets rails.
200
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Team Members
50
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Countries
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130
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Volume
2018
Year Founded
Recognised, Certified, and Built for Institutional Standards
Our Culture
Our culture is built on the idea that everything we do, we do together. From running mission-critical infrastructure to shaping the future of financial services, we operate with shared ownership, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility to one another. Outside of work, that same spirit carries through - whether it’s early morning run club, competitive chess nights, or spontaneous team moments.
We value accessibility, collaboration, and creating an environment where people feel part of something - serious about what we build, but equally invested in enjoying the journey together.
Our Founding Team
Phil Sham
CEO & Co-Founder
Phil leads Aquanow’s strategy, driving global expansion and partnerships across key markets including North America, the Middle East and Asia. He previously led global electronic trading at CC&L Investment Management and built trading solutions at CIBC Capital Markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) from Queen’s University and a Master of Financial Engineering from Cornell University.
Andy Leung
CTO & Co-Founder
Andy leads Aquanow’s technology and platform development. He also drives blockchain research initiatives, including the UBC Aquanow DeFi Lab. Previously, he was Vice President of electronic trading at RBC Capital Markets and consulted for TMX Group and HOOPP. He holds degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.