Manager of the world’s first blockchain and digital assets fund of funds

7-year
track-record

Multi-award
winning

Luxembourg investment fund

Since 2017

Best-in-class Fund

CSSF registered

Manager of the world’s first blockchain
and digital assets fund of funds

7-year
track-record

Since 2017

Multi-Award
winning

Best-in-class Fund

Luxembourg
investment fund

CSSF registered

Pioneers in crypto fund due diligence
Removing unnecessary risks
True diversification

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Blockchain Strategies Fund

The World’s First Blockchain and Digital Assets Fund of Funds

Blockchain Strategies Fund (BSF) is a specialist blockchain and digital assets focussed fund of funds that provides investors a single diversified investment to the asset class. Investors benefit from rigorous due diligence and unrivalled diversification to remove unnecessary risk.

BSF allocates to ‘best in class’ institutional grade managers in four core sectors: Fixed Income, Beta/Passive, Trading and PE/VC and Fixed Income. BSF is actively managed with strict diversification, weighting and liquidity controls that apply at every level – core strategies, manager, cryptocurrency, exchange and custodian. Counterparty risk is of paramount importance and is reviewed monthly.

We provide participation to emerging digital assets market segments

We are not just a cryptocurrency fund, we are much more:

Blockchain Strategies Fund provides exposure to the largest & best-Known cryptocurrencies but also the most promising emerging digital assets & verticals: DeFi, NFTs, Gaming, Metaverse, Web 3.0 and Private projects.

Our team is composed of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in asset management, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency markets.

Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in their respective fields, ensuring that our clients benefit from cutting-edge strategies and insights.

Together, we are committed to tackling the complexities of today’s financial markets to deliver unmatched results.

The World’s First Blockchain and Digital Assets Fund of Funds

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Manuel Ernesto De Luque Muntaner

Founder & CEO

With +30 years of broad experience in investment management and banking, Manuel De Luque Muntaner is the Founder and CEO of Block Asset Management, a leader in digital asset fund management. As an early adopter of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, Manuel has been at the forefront of integrating digital finance with traditional investment strategies.

Throughout his career, Manuel has excelled in building and maintaining private banking relationships and managing complex investment portfolios for high-net-worth clients. His deep expertise in manager selection, due diligence, and portfolio management has been honed through senior roles at prestigious financial institutions, including Citibank, Lloyds TSB, and Credit Suisse. 

Manuel’s academic background includes a BA (Hons) in International Business, a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance, and an MBA, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and digital finance landscapes.

Kevin Ballard

Founder & CCO

20+ years experience business development roles across traditional and alternative asset management sectors.
Extensive fund operational and compliance experience.
Co-founder and CCO of Wealthics Global Partners.
International Financial Advisor (CII FAIQ) in Latin America.

Yannis Georgandelis

Partner & CIO

25+ years experience in portfolio management at Societe Generale and UBS Wealth Management.
Successfully launched various companies in several industries.
Master Degree in Finance EDHEC.

Juan Carlos Serrano

Partner & COO

Juan Carlos Serrano is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience across various leadership roles. He is currently a Partner, Director, and CFO/COO at Block Asset Management S.à r.l. and its parent company, overseeing finance, administration, operations, and relationship management. He has previously held senior positions at Crèdit Andorrà Financial Group in Panama, Credit Suisse in both Panama and Zurich, and AXA-Winterthur, where he specialized in financial management, controlling, and operational risk management. Juan Carlos also has a solid foundation in reinsurance, project management, and regulatory compliance. His education includes a Fintech program from the University of Oxford and an Executive Master in Corporate Finance from the Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug. He is fluent in German, Spanish, English, French, and Italian.

5+ years experience in senior operational and control roles across leading financial institutions.
Degree in Business Administration and Executive Master of Corporate Finance from the Institute of Financial Services Zug.

Antonio Llabrés

Partner & CMO

25+ years experience in Private Banking and business development.
Entrepreneur and investor.
Business Management Degree and Postgraduate in Private Banking.
Master Degree in Marketing Digital.
Master in AI.

Daniel Vegue Domínguez

Partner

25+ years experience across Private Banking and Wealth Management.
Previously held leadership positions at Julius Baer, Credit Suisse and Lloyds TSB.
Certified Wealth Management Advisor. BS, MIS and BBA from Saint Louis University, MO, USA.
Oxford Said University Fintech Program.

Brendan Hayes

Research

Brendan is a seasoned alternative investment professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in investment fund operations and due diligence. He excels in managing all facets of investment firm business functions, including fund establishment, legal, operations, technology, accounting, tax, compliance, and finance, ensuring adherence to institutional standards. Brendan is particularly adept at conducting thorough operational due diligence on target alternative investment funds, including crypto, leveraging his extensive global network of industry contacts. His career includes significant roles as CFO, COO, and CCO at a funds of hedge fund manager. Brendan is a CAIA®️ charter holder and works on various research/ fractional CFO mandates.

Juan Bascones

Research

Experienced investment professional specializing in fund/manager selection, portfolio management, and risk management across traditional and Crypto Hedge Funds, Private Equity (Secondaries), and Private Credit for Investment Funds and Family Offices. Former Partner and Portfolio Manager at ICR Institutional Investment Management SGIIC, S.A., with previous roles at J.P. Morgan Corporate and Investment Bank and Royal Bank of Canada. Since 2021, contributing to Block Asset Management’s Research Team.