ABEX: Pioneering Algorithmic Trading in the Crypto Market
Deal News | Mar 19, 2025 | MMC Ventures Ltd

MMC Ventures has invested in ABEX, a pioneering firm in algorithmic trading specifically for digital assets. Despite the growth of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, the market remains fragmented and inefficient, representing a substantial opportunity for advanced trading solutions. ABEX, led by seasoned professionals Erkan Kaya and Christian Gressel, is responding to this need with high-frequency, ultra-low latency trading algorithms. These algorithms meet robust regulatory and institutional standards and provide scalable, low-friction integration solutions for prime brokers and exchanges. By enhancing trading efficiency and compliance, ABEX fills a crucial niche and positions itself to benefit from institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. MMC Ventures' investment in ABEX reflects their ongoing commitment to the convergence of traditional finance practices and the burgeoning field of digital asset trading.
Sectors
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency
Geography
- United Kingdom – MMC Ventures, the private equity firm investing in ABEX, is based in the United Kingdom.
Industry
- Financial Technology (FinTech) – ABEX operates in the FinTech industry by providing algorithmic trading solutions tailored for the digital asset market.
- Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency – The article discusses algorithmic trading for digital assets, positioning ABEX within the crypto and digital asset market.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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MMC Ventures Ltd. | Investor | Company | A private equity firm investing in fintechs, such as ABEX, aiming to revolutionize digital asset trading. |
ABEX | Target Company | Company | Developer of algorithmic trading solutions for digital assets, aiming to capitalize on market inefficiencies. |
Erkan Kaya | CEO | Person | Veteran in algorithmic trading with experience from JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, leading ABEX. |
Christian Gressel | Executive | Person | Experienced professional in derivatives and electronic trading, part of ABEX's leadership team. |
Copper | Portfolio Company | Company | A secure custody and settlement service for institutional crypto trading, previously invested in by MMC Ventures. |
Haruko | Portfolio Company | Company | Offers unified portfolio management across CeFi and DeFi platforms, backed by MMC Ventures. |