About DDA

About DDA

Established in 2017, ​Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA) is a German digital asset manager that serves as a trusted gateway for investors seeking exposure to crypto assets. DDA, through various subsidiaries, offers a menu of crypto investment products and solutions, ranging from passive to actively managed exposure, as well as financial product white-labeling services for asset managers. Additionally, the company offers investment advisory services for Family Offices, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), and institutional investors.

With DDA , investors participate in the performance of digital assets in a safe and traditional investor user experience. We tailor crypto investment strategies to each of our client’s unique requirements, risk tolerances and preferences. Our investors benefit from a personalized approach, gaining access to tailored investment advice, high-quality trusted crypto investment solutions, as well as timely market insights that help them fulfill their financial objectives.

DDA’s subsidiaries, delivering the above mentioned services to our clients are: DDA ETP GmbH, DDA ETP AG, DDA Advisory GmbH, DDA Alpha AG and DDA Lab GmbH.

The DDA Values

Our Vision

DDA envisions a global, tokenized, and inclusive marketplace accessible to anyone, anytime and anywhere. We are the digital asset manager for our partners in the emerging digital economy providing tailored crypto investment strategies for every market cycle.

Our Mission

Our mission is to drive crypto adoption by welcoming investors into this new financial era in a secure manner. We provide them with traditional, secure and regulated financial instruments in an investment user experience they are familiar with offering the right crypto investment solution for any market scenario.

Impact & ESG

How to invest sustainably in crypto? As a crypto ETP issuer, DDA facilitates climate-smart investing in crypto assets. DDA uses a transaction-based methodology developed by the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center to determine the carbon footprint of the crypto mining process linked to DDA crypto exchange traded products (ETPs).

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The DDA team

Our team’s expertise is unmatched in their experience with traditional financial institutions, cutting-edge technology and crypto asset management. With teams in Frankfurt and Paris, the DDA team is placed at the heart of the financial world and brings a wealth of knowledge to reflect the value our clients and investors expect and deserve. 

Max Lautenschläger, Managing Partner DDA, Deutsche Digital Assets
Max Lautenschläger, MBA, CAIA
MANAGING PARTNER

Max, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of DDA, is a former management consultant where he advised Fortune 500 companies on digitalization, project management and IT integration. An angel investor himself, he transitioned into Private Equity with a €40-billion AUM group before beginning with a fintech company builder. He holds a BA in International Management, an MBA, is Harvard educated and completed the CAIA designation. Additionally, Max serves on the Supervisory Board of MLP, Germany’s largest independent financial advisory group.

Dr. Jens Bernhardt, Managing Partner of DDA , Deutsche Digital Assts
Dr. Jens Bernhardt
MANAGING PARTNER

Dr. Bernhardt has a long track record with over 30 years’ experience in the financial industry, having worked as Managing Director and CIO for Zurich Group Invest Europe (Deutschland) GmbH, the asset manager of the German Zurich Group, and Skandia Life Insurance Germany. He was also a member of the supervisory board of Deutsche Wohnen AG and Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist of Germany’s largest Family Office, Oppenheim Vermögenstreuhand GmbH. Jens holds a Diplomkaufmann-degree from the University of Bayreuth, an MBA-degree from the University of Cambridge and a doctorate from the University of Kassel.

Dominik Poiger, CFA of DDA , Deutsche Digital Assts
Dominik Poiger, CFA
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER

Dominik holds a CFA charter and has a proven track record in bringing crypto asset ETPs to market. He previously worked for a global top 10 ETF provider where he was instrumental in creating their crypto ETP platform in Europe. He started his career in asset management as an emerging market high yield bond trader and managed synthetic yield strategies. Dominik is a firm believer in the potential of crypto as an emerging asset class.

Lukasz Musialski, CTO of DDA, Deutsche Digital Assets
Lukasz Musialski
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Lukasz is an experienced investment manager with technology, big data and AI background. He is an expert in assessing deep tech investment opportunities. Lukasz spent years as a PE & VC investment team member at a €40-billion AUM investment group FERI. He is a serial entrepreneur having also founded a prop-tech startup and a very popular financial podcast. Lukasz holds degrees in both finance and computer science.

Martin Rudnick-
Martin Rudnick
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Martin is an experienced financial professional in the asset management industry, having worked for Arabesque as the Head of Finance, Germany, and as a Business Process Solutions Consultant for Grant Thornton for several years. Martin holds degrees both in Business Administration (Finance & Banking; M. Sc.) and International Account & Finance (M. Sc.).

Marc des Ligneris, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, QUANTITATIVE SOLUTIONS
Marc des Ligneris
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, QUANTITATIVE SOLUTIONS

Marc was designing and managing multi-asset quantitative strategies for absolute return funds at BNP Paribas AM for nearly 15 years. He also brings 4 years of track record trading the crypto markets 24/7. Marc graduated from the prestigious engineering school Ecole Centrale Paris in 2005.

Alexandre Coutouly
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, QUANTITATIVE SOLUTIONS

Alexandre started his career as an algorithmic trading developer on the equity derivatives’ desk at Société Générale Since 2017, Alexandre has been responsible for many trading systems implementation in the crypto ecosystem. He holds a Master of Engineering from Ecole des Mines.

Romain Bensoussan
HEAD OF SALES, QUANTITATIVE SOLUTIONS

Romain is a crypto enthusiast, passionate about blockchain and new technologies. He brings his dynamism and his strong knowledge about digital assets at the service of our investors. Romain graduated from IESEG School of Management with a Master in Finance and Economy.

Syuzanna Avanesyan, Head of Marketing of DDA, Deutsche Digital Assets
Syuzanna Avanesyan
HEAD OF MARKETING

Syuzanna is an experienced digital marketing professional with over six years of expertise in the crypto asset management sector. Areas of expertise include strategic and operational marketing, PR and media relations. She is responsible for translating business goals into successful marketing campaigns and creating authentic and lasting brand awareness.

Leon Ruhland
Financial Accountant

Leon is a financial accountant with a strong academic foundation in finance, having contributed to the finance department of DDA as a dedicated working student for a year and a half. He recently attained his Master’s degree in Digital Management, building upon his prior academic achievements in economics during his bachelor’s studies.

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