> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.reya.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.reya.xyz/get-started/who-is-behind-reya.md).

# Who Is Behind Reya

Reya was founded by [Simon](https://x.com/0xSimonJones) and [Artur](https://x.com/arturbegyan) who are both serial-entrepreneurs, having previously built successful web2 and web3 financial startups. They are supported by a team of traders and crypto-native builders, with backgrounds at Optiver, Wintermute, Goldman, Coinbase and Citi.

Reya has raised $12m from investors including Framework, Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures, Selini Capital, Amber Group, Brevan Howard Digital Assets and Leadblock Ventures. Alongside prominent Angels like Stani of Aave/Lens, David and Ryan of Bankless and Kain of Synthetix/Infinex.