BitStaete

BitStaete’s main activity is digital asset management (“asset management”) for professional investors. The company offers portfolio management services exclusively focused on digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. BitStaete supports its clients in secure and responsible investment in this emerging market, emphasizing transparency, security, and regulatory compliance (notably with the MiCAR license obtained from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets).

BitStaete’s products and services include:

• Management of digital asset portfolios (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
• Personalized advice and support for investment in crypto-assets
• Publications, analysis, and education on developments in the digital asset market

BitStaete’s target market consists of professional investors, including high-net-worth individuals, entities, investment funds, and family offices across Europe. The company aims to integrate digital assets as an essential component of professional investment portfolios.

BitStaete is a Dutch company specializing in real estate tokenization, that is, the transformation of real estate assets into digital tokens that can be traded on the blockchain. Founded in 2021, BitStaete aims to democratize real estate investment by making it possible to purchase fractions of properties via tokens, thus allowing a wider audience to access this market traditionally reserved for wealthy investors.

The key stages in BitStaete’s development include:

• Creation (2021): The company is founded in the Netherlands with the mission of making real estate investment more accessible and transparent through blockchain technology.
• Platform launch: BitStaete develops a digital platform allowing users to buy, sell, and trade tokens backed by real estate assets.
• First products: The company offers its first tokenized real estate projects, enabling investors to acquire shares in commercial and residential properties.
• Strategic partnerships: BitStaete forms partnerships with real estate sector players, asset management companies, and blockchain experts to strengthen the credibility and security of its operations.
• Technological development: The company invests in the development of robust technological solutions to ensure regulatory compliance, transaction security, and operational transparency.
• Expansion and diversification: BitStaete gradually expands its portfolio of tokenized real estate assets and explores new European markets.
• Strategic changes: In response to the evolving regulatory framework and investor expectations, BitStaete adapts its strategy by focusing on compliance, transparency, and technological innovation.

Today, BitStaete positions itself as a pioneer in real estate tokenization in the Netherlands, offering an innovative solution for investing in real estate in a fractional, transparent, and secure manner.

Founders:
- Eric Nijkamp – Founder & Managing Partner. Experienced entrepreneur and investor, passionate about geopolitics, macroeconomics, and financial markets. He founded BitStaete Asset Management to make digital assets accessible to investors.
- Derin Karim – Founder & Managing Partner. Passionate about digital assets since 2016, with a strong technological background and in-depth expertise in blockchain and Bitcoin.

Key members of the management team:
- Michiel Dikkers – Director of Finance & Control. Specialist in financial management, with experience in structuring real estate and private equity funds.
- Joey Onderdelinden – Relationship Manager. CBP certified, expert in crypto and blockchain, with experience in wealth management at MeesPierson, ABN AMRO, and Rabobank.
- Tim Poorthuis – Business Operations Manager. Experience in business economics, asset management, and client relations.
- Jean-Hugues Migeon – Information Security Officer. Lawyer specialized in data protection and information security.
- Anke Damhuis – Management Assistant & Office Manager. Administrative and organizational support.
- Luc Staal – Application Manager. IT specialist, development and optimization of internal applications.