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ABEX raises £5m from MMC Ventures to advance ML-powered execution technology for digital asset trading

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ABEX
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Erkan Kaya
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£5m
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London, United Kingdom
Mar 17, 2025

ABEX, a firm specialising in algorithmic best execution solutions for digital asset markets, today announced a £5 million investment from MMC Ventures to expand its cutting-edge execution technology and trading infrastructure.

This funding marks a significant milestone in ABEX’s mission to provide institutional traders with ultra-fast, research-driven trading algorithms, helping them compete in today’s rapidly evolving digital asset markets.

With this investment, ABEX will scale its developer and research teams to further advance its execution technology for digital assets.

The company also plans to expand its product offering, moving into matched principal trading and introducing solutions for derivatives trading, cementing its role as a premier provider of advanced institutional-grade trading tools.

MMC Ventures, known for backing transformative fintech and AI-driven companies such as Copper, TreasurySpring and Haruko, has backed the business in recognition of the increasing institutional adoption of digital assets and the growing need for high-speed execution. MMC’s support will empower ABEX to scale its technology and expand its market presence.

ABEX is setting new standards for execution in digital assets, offering institutional traders an advanced suite of algorithmic strategies tailored for today’s high-speed, data-driven markets.

The digital asset landscape is evolving rapidly, with top-tier market makers redefining execution speed and efficiency. As a result, demand for advanced trading tools is increasing. ABEX is committed to levelling the playing field for buy-side clients by providing cutting-edge, research-driven execution algorithms. This funding enables us to continue enhancing our technology, scaling our team, and delivering best-in-class solutions for institutional traders.
Erkan Kaya, Co-founder & CEO
MMC is a research-led investor, and we have been closely tracking the institutional adoption of digital assets for years. As markets mature, the need for advanced algorithmic trading solutions has never been greater. ABEX has assembled a team with deep expertise in algorithmic and ultra-low-latency trading, and we believe its technology is well-positioned to play a critical role in shaping the future of institutional investment in digital assets.
Oliver Richards, Partner at MMC Ventures
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