AB-C Ventures works with one of the largest and most experienced global venture capitals and private equity investors.
Stefan Becker
Shareholder
Alireza Siadat, M.J.I.
Lawyer
Sascha Deckers
Technical Monitoring and Assessment
Dr. Eckhard Ratjen
Trade mark lawyer
Patrick Ziegler
Swiss Investor Group
Ilir Halimi
Head of Partnerships
Yurii Firs
Head of Technology
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My name is Akin Båmstedt. I am the founder of AB-C Ventures. The wealth and responsibility reflect the quality that I stand for with my name. I have been a founder for almost 20 years and had my first exit in 2018. As an ex-founder I know how you feel and what you are going through, and I might be able to help you move forward. I thank all partners and companies for their trust.
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Frank Jungmann
Frank Jungmann serves as Akin Båmstedt’s key advisor on all strategic decisions. With over 20 years of executive leadership as CEO of an international shipping group, he combines deep expertise in corporate valuation, restructuring, succession planning, and tax strategy.
He advises both listed corporations and mid-sized companies, holds board and supervisory mandates, and acts as an executor. Entrepreneurial, solution-driven, and sharply focused on what matters most.
Co-Founder & Board Member
Jan Karnath has already supported various start-ups in their development, with a focus on growth phases. He also brings relevant experience as a Strategy Associate at SAP, as a member of the management team at AndroidPIT and as a Digital Transformation Consultant at TLGG in Berlin. Since 2023, he is no longer acting founder but now serves as a board member.
Seasoned CTO, Tech Enthusiast, Strategist and Tech Advisor
Andreas Joebges has more than 20 years of experience in e-commerce, media and data marketplaces. Previously, he was responsible for the group-wide IT architecture at Axel Springer SE, followed by the role as CTO & Managing Director at the Retail Media Group. He is Timeless’ CTPO.
Co-Founder & CEO at Timeless Investments.
Malte Häusler brings a background in controlling & finance as well as stakeholder management to Timeless. He also has relevant experience at leading management consultancies such as Horváth & Partners, Controlling & Finance Lead at Zalando’s Private Label Business and as Commercial Director at Aponeo. He took on the role of CEO in October 2023.
CEO Panorama block Generative AI for DeFi:
Alex Nascimento, MA, MBA is a best-selling author teaching Blockchain Business Applications and Security Tokens at UCLA and other Universities around the globe. In addition to his role of Managing Director of 7CC – Blockchain Investments, a company focused on supporting & fostering the Blockchain industry, Mr. Nascimento wrote the book; The STO FINANCIAL REVOLUTION uncovering regulated & compliant fundraising via Blockchain. Alex got his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and has developed training, marketing & blockchain strategies for companies in the United States, EU, Latin America, and Asia. Alex can be found at UCLA and speaking at main Global Blockchain conferences and Corporate events demystifying securities issuance, business applications, and investments in blockchain for corporate leaders, students and entrepreneurs.
CEO Redimi
Dr. Pierre Taner Kirisci is the co-founder and CEO of Redimi GmbH, a German startup in the space of embedded loyalty. For over 6 years, Pierre has been pioneering AI, machine learning, and blockchain (DLT) across industrial domains, from decentralized finance to smart manufacturing.
With 20+ years of applied research across 18 EU and national projects, Pierre contributed to more than 40 publications and holds a European patent. As a serial entrepreneur, he successfully founded and scaled two manufacturing companies and a blockchain-based embedded loyalty startup (Redimi), turning disruptive ideas into successful businesses. With extensive expertise in EU and national fundraising, Pierre has further secured funding multiple times to accelerate tech-driven solutions.
Beyond innovation, Pierre is passionate about mentorship and education, having taught Innovation and Technology Management (2017–2020) at the university level.
CEO Redimi
Aleksandar Boskovski is a skilled Chief Product Officer currently collaborating with CEO Pierre Taner Kirisci on the FanCard PLUS solution.
With extensive experience in product strategy, development, and execution, Aleksandar focuses on delivering end-to-end solutions that align with business goals. Backed by a dedicated development team, he specializes in transforming innovative concepts into fully functional, market-ready products.
His expertise spans blockchain, AI-driven tools, and advanced technologies, making him a reliable partner for bringing complex ideas to life.
CEO: Karsten Abel
Karsten Abel owned three restaurants with around 200 employees several years ago.
Today, he serves as the CEO of the brand MOIN SUSHI and simultaneously manages Hawaiibowls GmbH as a franchise partner
CEO Künstlerstadt:
Ismail Gök is a trained media consultant, photographer, and journalist.
He is responsible for the development of marketing and advertising strategies in the field of digital media.
At the age of 23, Ismail founded his first company, „Blickwinkel Bremen“ – now one of the largest and most renowned photo and film studios in northern Germany.
Today, he continues to work at his own media agency and lives in and loves the city of artists with all his heart and soul.
CEO – Hachem Gharbi & Marc Fucke
Hachem Gharbi (left), founder and initiator of Visionskultur, completed his studies in England.
Since 2011, he has worked as a business consultant, entrepreneur, department head for social organizations, project developer, and fundraiser.
Marc Fucke (right), is the founder and initiator of Visionskultur.
He is a political scientist, networker, and expert in location promotion and urban development.
CEO WE Make Brands
Inga Ruhöfer studied management and also pursued media studies on the side.
Her extensive knowledge explains why she manages clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Barmenia Insurance, and many others.
The branding agency revitalizes outdated brands and assists in the creation of new brands, offering services in film, photography, web/app development, and design—all from a single source.
Andreas Traum
Andreas Traum is experienced consulting partner for financial services clients focusing on the capital markets industry. Experience in identifying, planning and delivering business and technology transformations with proven track record in on-site and multi-site global delivery excellence. Building and supporting a growing ecosystem in digital assets.
Josefin Lautenschläger
Josefin Lautenschläger is an expert who advises companies in the WEB3 and AI sectors, and she is very well connected globally. Her focus is not limited to any specific country or region.
Through her global network, Josefin has become one of the most recognized faces in the technology sector.
Friends and partners, including the Lamborghini family and many other celebrities, are among her clients.
Kaan Büyük
Studied business informatics and worked as an Emerging Technology Consultant in the regulated crypto fintech sector at Ernst & Young, where he conducted extensive market analyses and contributed to various studies.
As Executive Director for Growth and Political Communication, he leverages his strong market analytical skills, keen sense for innovation, and ability to identify promising teams with future-oriented business models.
Philip Boigner
Philip supports our private markets funds business and global investment banking activities. He has managed capital for sovereign wealth funds, family offices and investment companies with combined AUM of more than $350 billion.
He has global experience and a successful track record of executing venture capital, private equity, real estate and fund investments. Philip has a diverse skill set ranging from private markets and alternative assets to innovation, ecosystem building and investment platform design.
His articles have been published in several peer-reviewed journals, Forbes Magazine, the Entrepreneurship Magazine and many others.
Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat
Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat is the Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis Ventures and Riddermark, a boutique advisory firm that invests and grows fintech, blockchain, healthtech, and govtech solutions.
A thirteen-year veteran of IBM in Middle East and Africa, he is the former Head of Public Sector Consultancy in Dubai, where is recognized as a pioneer in enterprise blockchain, being a co-author of the first IBM blockchain for government methodology and helped define the official government blockchain strategy of Dubai.
While at IBM, Saqr led projects in 23 countries across Europe, Middle East & Africa where he worked with both public and private sector entities to define, create, and implement their blockchain strategies. Former clients include DHL, Shell, Airtel, Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA), Smart Dubai Government Establishment and The Prime Minister’s Office.
In the field of healthcare, Saqr has advised several large hospital conglomerates on their technology strategy and set up the National Health Lab for Emerging Technology for the Saudi Arabian Government. He is currently working with the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), the Arab Youth Center, and the Founder Institute as a mentor supporting startups in the region.
He is a BlockChain Aficionado for the Blockchain Founders Fund and other Blockchain-related organizations.
Thomas Dick
Thomas Dick studied business administration and works independently alongside Akin Båmstedt. He manages millions in assets and keeps a close eye on the numbers. His experience in financial controlling is remarkable. Currently, Thomas Dick is the CFO of several venture capital-backed companies.
Mariya Staykova
Mariya Staykova’s professional career began in the field of international tax law at a large American corporation. Since 2017, she has been the managing director of MS Concepts Steuerberatungsgesellschaft GmbH, providing expert advice to medium-sized businesses as well as large companies with extensive knowledge.
Yurii Firs
Yurii Firs has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry.
He manages a large team of developers worldwide, delivering technology projects that are both fast and professional.
Ilir Halimi
Ilir Halimi – Head of Partnerships Ilir Halimi is the owner of Halimi Enterprise, a renowned real estate company that owns and manages properties across Germany. With his global network in various investment sectors, Mr. Halimi is very well connected.
Patrick Ziegler
Patrick Ziegler is an investment industry veteran with over 25 years of successful experience in developing innovative investment products and building high-performance sales and claims teams.
Dr. Eckhard Ratjen
Dr. Eckhard Ratjen, LL.M. (London) specializes in trademark, competition, and copyright law.
His work includes the registration and defense of trademarks in official procedures, handling infringement cases, and managing preliminary injunction proceedings. His clientele consists of medium-sized and large national and international companies from various sectors, such as media and consumer goods.
Sascha Deckers
Sascha Dückers has over 30 years of experience as a senior developer, IT specialist, and product owner.
He is familiar with several programming languages. Sascha Dückers earned his Master of Science degree (Dipl.Inf.) at the Universität Bremen in 2015. In his thesis he focused on blockchain and decentralized payment systems.
Sascha is responsible for an existing development team of more then 70 people with experience in Blockchain, Fintech and more.
Alireza Siadat, M.J.I.
Alireza Siadat, M.J.I., is a distinguished Partner at Deloitte, a law firm specialized in regulatory law within the financial sector.
His expertise lies in 14 years of banking regulations, compliance, market entry, and the intricate regulatory framework of digital assets, out of which he was inter alia PwC Europe ICO Lead and memberof the Global Crypto Expert Group.
He’s adept at advising banks, major crypto exchanges, and digital asset custodians on regulatory and licensing matters. Beyond Annerton, Alireza holds several advisory roles, including at BFG Blockchain Founders Group AG, focusing on blockchain startups and digital assets.
Recognized as a co-founder of the Luxembourg-based thinkBlocktank a.s.b.l. and a board member of the European Commission’s Blockchain Association, INATBA, and several other crypto firms, Alireza Siadat remains a central figure in the realm of digital finance and regulatory law.
Stefan Becker
Stefan Becker aka CryptoShorts, a seasoned financial virtuoso with a penchant for pioneering change within the complex realms of traditional and digital finance.
In the crypto frontier, Stefan Becker carved a niche as a pragmatic strategist, guiding nascent startups to market prominence in mentoring and advising multiple start-ups, orchestrating multi-million deals at an international market maker, and shaping strategic vistas at a Swiss crypto broker.
Stefan Becker, has a very large trust and network in the blockchain, banking and investment world.