About Us
Hashbranch was founded by engineers and innovators who recognized the need to transform how Bitcoin mining services are delivered. Our platform provides instant access to mining hardware and hosting solutions, leveraging marketplace volume to secure the best possible terms for our clients.
We serve everyone from individual miners to large-scale investment funds, delivering transparent metrics, streamlined operations, and secure payment systems. Our comprehensive service platform manages the entire process—from procurement to deployment—while providing the financial tools and insights needed for informed decision-making.
At Hashbranch, we're building a more efficient, accessible, and secure Bitcoin mining ecosystem through our comprehensive service platform.
Tom Merkle
Co-Founder & CEO of Hashbranch
Tom Merkle is the CEO and Co-founder of Hashbranch with a Mathematics degree from Willamette University. Recognizing inefficiencies with deploying capital and managing risk in the Bitcoin mining industry, he left his Computer Science Master’s program at Georgia Tech to build Hashbranch’s institutional-grade mining platform. At UiPath from Series C through its IPO, he guided enterprise transformations and led product initiatives that scaled automation across Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in software engineering, sales, and supply chain management enables Hashbranch to deliver secure and profitable Bitcoin mining services.
Deepak Atyam
Co-Founder & COO of Hashbranch
Deepak Atyam is a technology innovator with an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University and a B.S. from UC San Diego. With extensive experience across NASA centers and SpaceX, he has led groundbreaking NASA-funded projects, including the first university-developed 3D-printed rocket engines. As the former CEO of Tri-D Dynamics, he guided the team to a successful exit (ASX: TTT). Deepak has filed multiple patents in aerospace manufacturing and has earned recognition from Aviation Week, the LA Business Journal, and as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient for his contributions to aerospace, energy, and manufacturing innovation.
Austin Khym
Co-Founder of Hashbranch
Austin Khym is a specialist in strategic business development, acquisitions and investment management, specializing in the commercial real estate sector. He has a strong background in deal structuring, market analysis, and financial valuation. Throughout his career, Austin has managed several multi-million dollar capital deployments, navigating complex transactions. Austin’s holds a B.A. in Urban Studies & Economics from Vassar College. Outside of work, he is passionate about learning about different cultures and languages, exploring the local and foreign food scenes and staying active in professional and charitable organizations.