Systematic thinking
for digital asset markets
Mission
To bring institutional discipline to digital asset markets — combining fundamental research, quantitative signals, and systematic execution within regulated structures.
Vision
A world where digital asset markets are accessed with the same analytical rigour and institutional discipline as any other asset class.
Our founding team brings over 55 years of combined experience across investment banking, capital markets, and financial advisory at institutions including Banco Santander, Citibank, Lehman Brothers, and Nomura. We apply that institutional rigour to the systematic analysis of crypto and blockchain markets.
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.
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.
