Strategic Partners to Leaders of the Open Economy
We provide independent investment banking services for web3
Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Guiding teams with our transaction-based SWAT operation, ensuring seamless buy- and sell-side processes alongside expert strategic guidance and market intelligence.
Equity & Token Capital Markets
Providing institutional capital markets support, from private capital raising to public market token launches, including primary capital formation, secondary transactions, development of equity and token story, exchange listings, and liquidity coordination with tailored transaction support and in-depth market insights.
Capital Activation & Growth
Growing crypto ecosystems through builder support programs, incentives and grant initiatives. Supported by a strategic lens and data-driven analyses.
Featured Partners
Founding Team
Karl-Martin Ahrend
Founding Partner
Leads the Investment Banking division at Areta, orchestrating complex strategic transactions in the digital assets space. Previously spent five years at Blackstone’s Private Equity Group, with earlier roles at J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank. Holds a Master’s in Finance from the London School of Economics.
Jan-Philip Grabs
Founding Partner
Co-leads the Investment Banking division at Areta, advising founders and institutions on M&A and capital markets transactions. Previously with Blackstone’s Private Equity Group, Barclays Investment Bank, and the Boston Consulting Group. Holds a Master’s in Finance from the University of St. Gallen.
Bernard Schmid
Founding Partner
Leads the onchain practice working on large-scale ecosystem growth and developer support for leading foundations. Former McKinsey consultant and Venture Capital investor. Holds a Master’s in Business from the London School of Economics.
Who We've Worked With
Featured Deals
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Yield Aggregator Previously With $70M TVL Winds Down Operations
Spielworks acquires the Atomic Hub NFT marketplace to bolster the WAX ecosystem and advance Web3 gaming
Threedium Secures $11 Million Series A Led by Interpublic Group To Revolutionize High-Fidelity 3D Commerce
Launch of Cross-Ecosystem Growth Initiative for Uniswap and Arbitrum
Impossible Cloud Raises $7.6m Strategic Round Led by 1kx to Decentralize Cloud Services