Architect Financial Technologies, a fintech company based in Chicago, has successfully raised $35 million in a recent funding round, boosting its valuation to approximately $187 million. Founded in January 2023, the firm provides trading technology and brokerage services tailored for institutional investors across global futures, options, traditional assets, and digital markets. This funding comes amid heightened interest in alternative investments, as indicated by recent changes in the fear and greed index, with institutional participation in digital assets on the rise.