# Rahul Raina

> Rahul Raina is the Co-Founder and CTO of TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company that helps governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses detect and investigate financial crime on the blockchain. Born out of a failed game startup, TRM Labs now serves 600+ government agencies across 75+ countries, achieved unicorn status in February 2026 with a $70M Series C at a $1B valuation, and is recognized as a leading force in making the crypto ecosystem safer. Rahul was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2022.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CTO at TRM Labs
- **Organizations:** TRM Labs, McKinsey & Company, Amazon, OpenDoor, Generation.org
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Computer Science, University of Michigan, BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
- **Known for:** Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (2022), Co-founded TRM Labs, which achieved unicorn status at $1B valuation in February 2026, Built platform serving 600+ government agencies across 75+ countries

## Career timeline

- **2010s** — Graduated from University of Michigan with dual degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration
- **2010s** — Worked as Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company
- **2010s** — Software Engineer at Amazon
- **2010s** — Software Engineer at OpenDoor
- **2017** — Joined Generation.org in Mexico City, working on youth employment programs alongside future co-founder Esteban Castaño
- **2018** — Co-founded TRM Labs with Esteban Castaño - initially as 'Token Drop', a blockchain game, then pivoted to blockchain intelligence
- **2018** — TRM Labs pivoted to crypto compliance after a client asked if their blockchain data tools could track illicit financial activity
- **2022** — Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
- **2022** — TRM Labs raised $70M Series B, reaching $1.4B valuation (later recalibrated)
- **2026** — TRM Labs achieved unicorn status with $70M Series C at $1B valuation, backed by Goldman Sachs, Blockchain Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners
- **2026** — TRM Labs launched Co-Case Agent, an AI assistant for crypto investigations

## Achievements

- Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (2022)
- Co-founded TRM Labs, which achieved unicorn status at $1B valuation in February 2026
- Built platform serving 600+ government agencies across 75+ countries
- Created TRM Threat Graph mapping illicit activity across 180+ blockchains
- Led technology behind the Beacon Network - the largest public-private partnership in crypto (70+ financial institutions covering 75% of global crypto volume)
- Helped freeze over $300 million in tainted crypto assets through TRM Labs partnerships
- Raised $220M+ in total funding from top-tier investors including Goldman Sachs, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and Bessemer Venture Partners
- Launched Co-Case Agent - AI-powered investigative assistant for crypto crime investigation (March 2026)

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — TRM Labs launched Co-Case Agent, an AI assistant that automates crypto crime investigation workflows
- **2026-02** — TRM Labs raised $70M Series C at $1B valuation, achieving unicorn status with participation from Goldman Sachs, Blockchain Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others
- **2026-02** — TRM Labs announced the Beacon Network covers 75% of global crypto volume through 70+ financial institution members

## Links

- Website: https://trmlabs.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulr0609
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/trmlabs
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcthCmrgCb0
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/trmlabs/

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Last updated: 2026-05-24