Driven by Excellence

Marcel Oldenkott heads Systematic Strategies, Macro Research, Risk Management, and Data Engineering. A CFA Charterholder (since 2010), he has more than 15 years of experience in asset management and, as a portfolio manager, successfully managed more than EUR 1 billion in AuM in multi-asset and global macro strategies for over a decade. He began his career in risk advisory and specializes in the use of derivatives in diversified asset and equity portfolios.

Dr. Thom has been with BIT Capital since 2021 and most recently, as Chief Compliance Officer, was responsible for building the legal and regulatory structures. He combines legal and business expertise, which is of great strategic importance in regulated asset management. Previously, he worked as a lawyer at leading business law firms such as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Flick Gocke Schaumburg, focusing on corporate finance and M&A.

Peter Wibbe is responsible for Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Human Resources. He has many years of experience in building and managing high-growth investment and technology companies. Previously, as Managing Director, he headed Jan Beckers' single family office, where he bore overall responsibility for operations, investment activities, and strategic holdings. His career also includes investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs in London.

Carlos Bielsa drives the integration of artificial intelligence into the investment process. In addition, he shapes investment strategy and product development. Before his financial career, Bielsa worked in aerospace for almost a decade as a rocket scientist, including at the European Space Agency (ESA). There, as Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, he led the team that successfully landed the Rosetta probe on a comet.

Hannes Bruch heads PR, Communications, and Marketing. He develops BIT Capital's positioning, manages external communications, and drives strategic brand building in a regulated, reputation-sensitive environment. Most recently, Bruch served as CEO of an established communications agency with 70 employees operating in the financial sector. He holds an MBA in International Management and also brings in-depth experience in investment advisory and banking.

As fund manager, Ha Duong is managing BIT Capital's crypto strategies. He has been active in the crypto market since 2016 and has solid expertise both as a crypto investor and as a manager of institutional crypto portfolios. Beginning in 2018, as Principal at Cambrial Capital, he co-managed one of the first European crypto fund-of-funds. Previously, he worked as Investment Manager at Project A Ventures and as Investment Principal for a Berlin-based single family office.

Benjamin Kauper is responsible for systematic investment strategies as well as the development of proprietary data and model infrastructure. His focus lies on the design and implementation of quantitative models and algorithmic trading strategies. Previously, he worked as a consultant for banks and fintechs, focusing on quantitative model development. He holds a doctorate in Quantitative Economics and a diploma in Economics with a focus on statistics and econometrics from the University of Potsdam.

Ingo Lupatelli is a fund manager for BIT Global Technology strategies and leads the Equity Research team. He possesses extensive expertise in Latin American growth markets and the global Fintech sector. Before joining BIT Capital, he served as AVP Equity Research at AB Bernstein – Autonomous Research in New York, covering financial services and technology companies in emerging markets. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Universidade de São Paulo, and is a CFA Charterholder.

At BIT Capital, Luca Maresca is Director Institutional distribution. He is maintaining relationships with institutional investors and family offices. He has supported the build-up of the institutional investor base since 2022 and now serves as Director Institutional Clients. Previously, he worked as an Analyst at Clearwater International Corporate Finance in M&A and Debt Advisory and as an Associate in Finance & Capital Markets at a real estate asset manager. He holds an MSc in Finance from EBS University for Business and Law.

Ulf Schad is leading Operations and Trading at BIT Capital. He coordinates cooperation with capital management companies, custodian banks, and fund platforms and is responsible for the structuring of investment vehicles. Previously, Schad worked in consulting for institutional investors, advising on investment strategies and the development of investment solutions. He is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.