ABEX: Pioneering Algorithmic Trading in the Crypto Market

Deal News | Mar 19, 2025 | MMC Ventures Ltd

ABEX: Pioneering Algorithmic Trading in the Crypto Market

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

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    MMC Ventures Ltd.InvestorCompanyA private equity firm investing in fintechs, such as ABEX, aiming to revolutionize digital asset trading.
    ABEXTarget CompanyCompanyDeveloper of algorithmic trading solutions for digital assets, aiming to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
    Erkan KayaCEOPersonVeteran in algorithmic trading with experience from JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, leading ABEX.
    Christian GresselExecutivePersonExperienced professional in derivatives and electronic trading, part of ABEX's leadership team.
    CopperPortfolio CompanyCompanyA secure custody and settlement service for institutional crypto trading, previously invested in by MMC Ventures.
    HarukoPortfolio CompanyCompanyOffers unified portfolio management across CeFi and DeFi platforms, backed by MMC Ventures.