The Digital Assets Firm
About Us
Mission
Provide institutional grade access to the incipient blockchain technology by using algorithmic models and fundamental analysis.
Vision
Team
A solid and highly qualified team with a long professional career of more than 50 years of combined experience in the areas of investment banking, capital markets and financial advisory, as well as in the management and analysis of digital assets. A team committed to the values of excellence and professionalism. And with a deep and differential knowledge of blockchain technology.
María Guinda
CIO | Partner
Prior to joining Whale Capital as CIO, María started her career at Monitor Deloitte in strategic consultancy, then moved to Nomura International in the M&A team specializing in the financial sector. She holds an engineering degree from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), and holds a Master's in Financial Engineering and Quantitative Trading from Worldquant University.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Maria is passionate about technology and enjoys nature, sports, reading, and spending time with her family.
Ariel Navarro
CEO | Partner
Ariel has a career spanning over two decades in strategy, investment banking, and transactional banking.
Ariel Navarro
CEO | Partner
Ariel began his career at Banco Santander, where he was part of the founding team of Allfunds. In this role, Ariel was responsible for managing relationships with asset managers and participated in the sale of 50% of the platform to Banco SanPaolo IMI (Intesa). Subsequently, Ariel held positions of responsibility and managed businesses in corporate strategy, investment banking, and transactional banking for Citibank in New York, Hong Kong, and Seoul. Ariel holds a degree in Business Administration from the Autonomous University of Madrid, an MBA from The University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School), and completed the Executive Program at Singularity University.
Ariel is passionate about the impact of technology on society, Antarctic exploration, Japanese culture, and traveling to remote places.
Javier Colás
Executive Chairman | Founding Partner
With over 25 years of experience in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Financial Advisory.
Javier Colás
Executive Chairman | Founding Partner
Following his tenure at Lehman Brothers, Javier assumed the role of legal representative and General Manager in Spain for Mirabaud Securities & Corporate Finance from 2012 to 2023. In this capacity, he oversaw investment banking, fixed income, equities, and regulatory compliance. Javier holds a degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and furthered his academic training in finance at the London School of Economics (UK) and the Institute of Options and Futures (Madrid).
Beyond his professional pursuits, Javier finds fulfillment in life's simple pleasures, cherishing time with loved ones and his passion for sports.
José García
Head of Research
José García brings extensive experience in strategic consulting and project management.
José García
Head of Research
Prior to joining Whale Capital as the head of research and project analysis, José began his professional journey in consulting for the banking sector. Later, he transitioned to project management roles in infrastructure, shopping centers, and industrial facilities. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas.
With a passion for cutting-edge technology, José finds balance through nature, music, and spending time with friends.
Solutions
At the core of this technology are digital assets, offering a unique opportunity to participate in the growth of the industry. However, investing directly in these assets, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, comes with many risks and complexities.
At Whale Capital, we have designed a unique model that fuses comprehensive quantitative analysis for effective diversification and risk control, with sound fundamental evaluation of promising projects.
Thought Leadership
Cautious optimism on the horizon
We also talk about crypto custody and how blockchain can protect us from AI! In today's issue, we discuss: Cautious optimism on the horizon ???? Whale Crypto Academy: An Introduction to Digital Asset Custody: The difference between traditional and digital asset custody. ???? Did...
August at the beach and (pricing) headwinds
After weeks in which the crypto market has been characterised not so much by the pricing volatility we are used to, but rather by a summer lethargy carried over from July, there was an abrupt correction on starting on last Thursday. This...
Crypto June, a rollercoaster ride
Crypto June, a rollercoaster ride In recent weeks, the crypto industry has witnessed a series of shocking events that have shaken the markets and sparked a major debate about digital assets’ regulation. Amid this turmoil, large financial companies have raised the crypto...