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We develop actively managed and liquid crypto investment strategies and act as industry advisor for financial institutions and companies.

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Our Conviction in Web3

We believe in the transformative power of Crypto/Web3.

We believe that Crypto/Web3 will revolutionise many industries, create a stronger stakeholder economy, and redefine the way we create, share, and distribute value.

Our mission is to demystify this still broadly misunderstood but truly game-changing technology and asset class in an unbiased, research-driven, and fact-based manner.

Crypto and Web3 for us is “liquid venture capital.” It combines the visionary, high-risk ethos of traditional venture capital with the precision and agility of data-driven, actively managed liquid portfolios. Thriving in this hybrid asset class demands innovative investment strategies.

That’s why our founding team brings together deep experience in both venture capital and quantitative finance — merging visionary thinking with rigorous execution.

We develop actively managed and liquid crypto investment strategies and act as industry advisor for financial institutions and companies.

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Onchain Data Analytics

On-chain data offers a level of transparency and behavioral insight into the crypto market that is unparalleled in traditional finance. At Fountainhead Digital, we apply these insights to develop quantitative investment strategies. Our models are powered by indicators and market intelligence from Glassnode — the global leader in on-chain analytics.

Our relationship with Fountainhead goes beyond a typical client-vendor dynamic. Their understanding of on-chain analytics has not only impressed our team, but also contributed meaningfully to our product roadmap. We highly value their insights, and consider Fountainhead a forward-thinking voice in the digital asset investment space.
Anton Feingold Institutional Director, Glassnode

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Quantitative Investment Strategies

We design non-price-based quantitative investment strategies that utilize on-chain analytics and derivative market signals. These strategies aim to reduce volatility and limit drawdowns, while maintaining a directional long market exposure.

Currently, they are deployed in a listed certificate on a German stock exchange, managing a diversified and actively rebalanced crypto portfolio. The same strategies are also available to crypto-native funds seeking to enhance risk-adjusted returns across both single-asset and multi-asset portfolios.

03 — Pillar

Fundamental Research

Crypto/Web3 projects — akin to decentralized companies — are essentially startups, each solving distinct market problems. We apply our venture capital expertise to assess their products, use cases, traction, and token economics to evaluate investment potential. Our approach is ecosystem-neutral and built on diversification.

04 — Pillar

Consulting & Education

We offer a broad and unbiased view of the crypto market and act as industry advisor for financial institutions. Persistent misconceptions — often due to a lack of clarity — still hold many back. We help wealth managers navigate this complex space with confidence, enabling informed, merit-based decisions and preparing them for a new generation of investors increasingly seeking crypto exposure.

Our Team

Bio coming soon — VC and quant background to be detailed.

Anton Werner

Co-Founder & Managing Director

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Bio coming soon — VC and quant background to be detailed.

Martin Bechter

Co-Founder & Managing Director

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Bio coming soon — quantitative finance background to be detailed.

Vicky Yang

Co-Founder, Head of Quantitative Strategies

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Bio coming soon — partnerships and business development background.

Markus Pejacsevich

Partnerships & BD

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Our Advisors

Bio coming soon — advisor affiliations to be detailed.

Martin Froehler

Crypto founder, Ex Quant

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Dominic von Proeck Sr.

Founder of Leaders of AI; AI Expert Council, Microsoft

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Wolfgang Gross

Partner & Chief of AI at Gradient0

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Our guiding principles in Crypto & Web3

  1. We have a long-term focus — and are not driven by hype or speculation

    We invest with a long-term perspective, guided by structured analysis and disciplined risk management. Our strategies are built to navigate volatility, avoiding emotional or speculative decisions.

  2. We stay disciplined and oppose crypto maximalism

    Crypto is often fragmented by ideological camps and emotional bias. We take a rational, data-driven view — treating crypto as a fast-evolving tech sector, not a belief system. Objectivity guides every decision.

  3. Professionalism lies at our core

    We operate with professional rigor — in analysis, structure, and communication. Our goal is to elevate digital assets to the same institutional standard as other established asset classes.

  4. We are driven by intellectual curiosity and humility

    “We are students of crypto” — a sentiment we share with BlackRock. This market is still full of open questions, and the exact future landscape remains uncertain. But that’s exactly what drives us. In crypto, nothing is set in stone — the market learns by doing. We aim to contribute to those learnings and help shape the future of this evolving ecosystem.

  5. We aim to demystify Crypto for wealth & asset managers

    Crypto and Web3 are still widely misunderstood — often seen as abstract, complex and without substance. We help wealth managers and institutional investors cut through this noise, offering clarity, structure and a partnership they can trust.

Web3 & Crypto explained:
What really matters — our perspective

After dozens of conversations with private banks and wealth managers, we realized that a few key ideas helped make the crypto and Web3 world much clearer.

Why do tokens matter? What’s the real difference between Bitcoin and everything else? And why do we believe crypto assets are not that different from stocks?

In this section, we break it down — clear, structured, and straight to the point. Topics include:

  • Why you should not separate blockchain from crypto — they need each other
  • Why crypto is a human coordination technology
  • Why it’s mostly not about “currencies”, but about a new kind of tech-business
  • How crypto assets play a unique double role — like both “stock” and “oil”
  • Why decentralization matters in our time
  • Why Bitcoin is digital gold, and the rest is like a decentralized NASDAQ
  • Why we see crypto as liquid venture capital — and how it opens unique opportunities, but also imposes new risks
  • Why volatility is both a challenge and a chance — and why buy-and-hold might not be enough
  • Why the misuse of crypto shouldn’t blind us to its real potential
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The role of Crypto in the “Great Wealth Transfer”
and its impact for wealth managers

  • $80 trillion in U.S. wealth is held by Baby Boomers — and it’s starting to move to younger generations.
  • In Europe alone, 270,000 HNWIs will transfer over $7 trillion to their heirs.
  • 72% of younger wealthy investors believe traditional assets like stocks and bonds are not enough to generate strong returns.
  • There’s a major shift toward alternative investments — especially crypto and digital assets.
  • Younger generations are less interested in public equity and 7× more interested in crypto (28%) than their parents (4%).
  • Only 6% of the boomer generation owns crypto, while Millennials and Gen Z already account for over 50% of crypto holders.
  • 70%+ of heirs are likely to change financial advisors after inheriting wealth. Advisors must prepare to engage the next generation.
  • Crypto knowledge and product offerings are becoming a top priority for forward-thinking wealth and asset managers.

Why this matters for wealth managers

Wealth managers and traditional asset managers need new tools, strategies, and skills to stay competitive with the next generation of investors. At Fountainhead Digital, we help you integrate digital assets with confidence — through research, advisory, and investment products built for professionals.

Request the full presentation on the Great Wealth Transfer and its impact on wealth managers. It includes insights from leading industry studies behind the trends and statements above.

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Industry quotes

Every stock, every bond, every fund — every asset — can be tokenized. If they are, it will revolutionise investing.
Larry Fink CEO of BlackRock
Open source is to the Internet what compounding interest is to finance.
Chris Dixon Partner at a16z
Web3 is the era of the truly decentralized web, where individuals will have more control over their data and privacy.
Vitalik Buterin Co-founder of Ethereum