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By Autowhale
Institutional adoption of Stellar's DeFi and RWA ecosystem is hindered by the lack of robust trading and portfolio management infrastructure. Autowhale bridges this gap by providing a comprehensive PMS (portfolio management system) and OEMS (order execution management system) tailored for institutional investors. With Autowhale PMS and EMS we are looking to build the infrastructure for those institutions to access Stellar’s DeFi and RWA ecosystem.
Institutional adoption of Stellar's DeFi and RWA ecosystem is hindered by the lack of robust trading and portfolio management infrastructure. Autowhale bridges this gap by providing a comprehensive PMS and EMS tailored for institutional investors.
With Autowhale PMS and EMS we are looking to build the infrastructure for those institutions to access Stellar’s DeFi and RWA ecosystem.
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Portfolio Management System for RWAs and Defi assets on Stellar**
Connect to multiple RWA’s and Defi platforms
Know all your positions in a quick glance
Realized + Unrealized PNL Chart
NAV Development over time
Trading Venue distribution
Transaction & Funding history
Risk analysis, delta
Benchmark against Indexes
Performance Metrics (Sharpe Ratio, Sortino Ration, Kalmar Ratio, Max Drawdown, etc)
Realtime data
LP reporting (Get custom reports for your investors)
Execution Management on DEXs
TWAP & VWAP algorithm to optimize trade execution, minimizing market impact and achieving best execution
A unified interface for managing the entire trade lifecycle
End to end integration for clients for connecting with DEXs
Ability to connect with multiple DEXs from one platform.
Feature Comparison List:
Autowhale: Institutional funds, hedge funds, asset managers
Existing Solutions on Stellar: Retail traders, small DeFi projects
Traditional PMS: Large financial institutions, banks
Autowhale: ✅ Supports Stellar-native RWAs & DeFi tokens
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ Limited or no portfolio tracking
Traditional PMS: ✅ Covers traditional assets, but lacks crypto/RWAs
Autowhale: ✅ Advanced order execution (TWAP, VWAP, limit, multi-path)
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ Only basic buy/sell orders
Traditional PMS: ✅ Advanced, but not integrated with Stellar DEXs
Autowhale: ✅ Connects to multiple DEXs (Soroswap, Lumenswap, Phoenix)
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ⚠️ Limited integrations per platform
Traditional PMS: ❌ No Stellar support
Autowhale: ✅ Non-custodial, smart contract-based execution
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ Trades happen directly on DEX without optimization
Traditional PMS: ❌ Not available
Autowhale: ✅ NAV tracking, realized/unrealized PnL, Sharpe Ratio, risk metrics
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ No in-depth analytics
Traditional PMS: ✅ Comprehensive, but lacks on-chain visibility
Autowhale: ✅ TWAP/VWAP, multi-path routing, delta hedging
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ Basic trading functionality
Traditional PMS: ✅ Yes, but not optimized for crypto assets
Autowhale: ✅ Automated, customizable LP reports
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ No reporting features
Traditional PMS: ✅ Available, but for traditional finance
Autowhale: Flexible SaaS model + one-time purchase options
Existing Solutions on Stellar: Free but with limited features
Traditional PMS: Expensive subscription models
Autowhale: ✅ Self-hosted option for confidentiality
Existing Solutions on Stellar: ❌ Custodial model, less privacy
Traditional PMS: ✅ High security, but not built for crypto
Autowhale: Crypto-native institutions, DeFi funds, Stellar ecosystem
Existing Solutions on Stellar: Retail traders, small token projects
Traditional PMS: Legacy financial firms, traditional assets
Maybe in the future, but not in this submission
$150.0K
Enable smaller crypto funds and asset managers to access institutional-grade portfolio management and trading tools previously available only to large players.
Lower the barriers for managing and trading tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) on Stellar, promoting financial inclusivity.
Onboard at least 10 active users (e.g., crypto funds, asset managers) within the first 6 months post-launch.
Facilitate trading volume of $5M+ on Stellar DEXs within 6 months after project completion..
Fully integrate with at least 2 Stellar-based DEXs (e.g., StellarTerm, Phoenix)
Increase the utilization of Stellar DEXs by introducing sophisticated execution algorithms (e.g., TWAP, VWAP).
Co-host at least 4 twitter spaces, and 2 in person events with Stellar targeting institutional users and developers.
Achieve co-marketing partnerships with at least three Stellar ecosystem projects
Our go-to-market strategy for Autowhale���s Portfolio Management System (PMS) on Stellar focuses on three key pillars: Stellar ecosystem integration, targeted partnerships, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Ecosystem Partnerships: Co-market the solution with key Stellar-based projects, including Lumenswap, Soroswap, Phoenix and other DeFi Platforms within Stellar’s ecosystem. This includes collaborative webinars, joint announcements, and case studies. We will also regularly host a representative from Stellar on our Twitter/X Spaces that we will be starting by Feb 2025
Co-Hosting Events with Stellar: Partner with Stellar to co-host events, similar to how we collaborate with Kraken Institutional . These events will educate our target audience on the new functionalities Autowhale offers on Stellar and highlight the potential of trading tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs). They will also serve as a platform to introduce institutional users in the Stellar ecosystem to Autowhale's features. At most of our past events we have had over 40 institutional funds as guests.
Stellar Developer Community Engagement: Host dedicated workshops and live demo sessions targeting the Stellar developer and asset management communities to showcase the PMS's capabilities.
Participation in Stellar Events: Leverage Stellar-hosted events and hackathons to present the PMS to a wider audience of developers, investors, and funds.
We already have a close relationship with a number of Defi, Custodians, RWA related companies, for example:- (Meria, InceptionLRT, Parfin, Komainu, Fireblocks, Hashkey, DSG Group, etc…) and we will reach out to them to organise
Content Marketing: Publish whitepapers, blog posts, and video tutorials on the benefits of using Autowhale on Stellar. Highlight unique features like real-time portfolio analytics, advanced execution strategies (e.g., TWAP/VWAP), and tokenized RWA support.
Social Media Campaigns: Utilize LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube to run targeted campaigns that highlight Stellar-specific integrations and the system's ability to manage tokenized assets efficiently. https://www.linkedin.com/company/autowhale/ , https://x.com/AutowhaleNet , New blog launching in March 2025
Direct Outreach: Engage with mid-sized crypto funds, hedge funds, and asset managers that currently operate on Stellar or are looking to expand into tokenized RWA trading.
Trial and Incentives: Offer a free trial for early adopters to experience the PMS's benefits. Provide discounted pricing for funds trading on Stellar-based DEXs during the initial launch phase.
Major Events: Use major events like Token2049, Digital Asset Summit etc.. to connect with and reach out to new funds and introduce this new solution.
By leveraging co-hosted events with Stellar, targeted marketing efforts, and a customer-centric approach, we aim to drive adoption, strengthen the Stellar ecosystem, and establish Autowhale’s PMS as the leading solution for managing tokenized assets and trading on Stellar.
So far we have made over $550K in revenue from 6 clients
95% of this revenue is from our infrastructure as a service and 5% from API broker fees
Partnership with Kraken Institutional:- We partnered with Kraken Institutional https://lu.ma/zvkipkau to run institutional focused side event during Emergence Conference in Europe. We had over 600 registrations from funds and digital asset managers. Due to limited venue capacity we only accepted 45 funds and high quality Kraken institutional clients to attend our event.
API Brokerage partnership with various exchanges: We have partnerships with multiple exchanges where Autowhale is paid 20 - 25% of the exchange’s revenue where the volume was increased or added by Autowhale’s clients.
**Brief Description
**Develop and deliver the foundational features of the Portfolio Management System (PMS) integrated with Stellar. This includes creating essential functionalities like asset tracking, basic portfolio analytics, and order execution capabilities on Stellar DEX.
How to Measure Completion
Completion of Soroban-based smart contract development for asset management.
Successful integration with Stellar DEX for basic order types (market, limit).
Delivery of a working demo showcasing live trading and asset tracking on Stellar.
User feedback collection from early adopters.
**Estimated Date of Completion
**3 months after project start.
Budget - $50,000
Developer salaries: 60%
Infrastructure setup (API nodes, Horizon servers): 10%
Testing and QA: 20%
Miscellaneous (documentation, demo prep): 10%
**Brief Description
**Expand the MVP to include advanced functionalities and conduct thorough testing on a controlled environment to simulate real-world conditions.
How to Measure Completion
Implementation of TWAP/VWAP execution strategies on Stellar DEX.
Enhanced portfolio analytics, including detailed performance metrics like Sharpe/Sortino ratios.
Conduct simulated trading on Stellar (sandbox or isolated environment).
**Estimated Date of Completion
**5 months after project start.
Budget - $50,000
Advanced feature development: 60%
Infrastructure optimization: 20%
Miscellaneous (pre-launch user feedback, investor presentations): 20%
**Brief Description
**Deploy the fully tested and optimized PMS and EMS to production with a live integration of the execution vault contract and the backend systems to Stellar's ecosystem, ensuring all features are functional, user-friendly, and secure.
How to Measure Completion
Public launch of the PMS, accessible to users for live trading and portfolio management.
Onboarding of at least 2 pilot users or clients to the system.
Delivery of user documentation and training materials.
**Estimated Date of Completion
**6 months after project start.
Budget - $50,000
Development and testing: 45%
Final deployment and monitoring: 10%
Post-launch support and bug fixes: 25%
Miscellaneous (training materials and videos, documentation, user guides): 20%
Thomas Pratter, BSc
CEO & Founder
Thomas has been active in crypto since 2016. With degrees in computer science and business, he has built extensive networks, developed market-making strategies, trading systems, and set up new funds.
Sam Kamani
COO & Growth
Sam is a seasoned growth expert with a proven track record of building and exiting two startups. He hosts a popular Web3 podcast that generates leads for Autowhale and has a vast personal network of funds. He is also a speaker at major Web3 events.
Pravin Bezwada, MMSc
Tech Lead
Pravin is a seasoned tech lead and developer across multiple TradFi companies, serving as VP, Head of Development, and other roles at Barclays, Credit Suisse, Societe Generale, and Nomura.
Dmytro
Backend Developer
Dmytro is a backend developer at Autowhale, specializing in Python and essential backend tasks. His expertise plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our trading platform, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Haidar
Frontend Developer
Haidar is an ambitious front-end web developer who plays an integral role at Autowhale. With a passion for building cutting-edge websites using React/Next.js, he brings an innovative mindset to our trading solution, helping develop our terminal.
Sandeep @Just_codeNchill
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At Autowhale.io, we have assembled a powerhouse team with deep expertise in crypto trading, market-making, and institutional-grade software development. Our leadership, led by Thomas Pratter, brings years of experience in building trading systems and fund operations. Sam Kamani drives growth with his extensive Web3 network and startup success. Pravin Bezwada ensures a robust tech backbone with his TradFi expertise, while Dmytro, Sandeep and Haidar deliver cutting-edge backend and frontend solutions. Together, we combine industry knowledge, technical excellence, and strategic vision to build the most efficient and scalable trading infrastructure for institutions.
Dmytro Dashkin
Sandeep Singh
Haidar Ezio
Sam Kamani
Thomas Pratter
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