BOTS Capital

About BOTS Capital

BOTS Capital is a Dutch financial technology company that provides an automated investment platform, aiming to make algorithm-based trading accessible to a broad audience. The company was founded in 2017 by Michiel Stokman (CEO), Colin Groos, and Stefan Bijen, with the idea originating under the name RevenYOU. The firm officially registered in 2018 and launched its app in May 2020.

The company's core offering is a mobile application that allows users to invest in automated trading strategies, commonly referred to as 'bots'. These bots execute trades based on pre-defined algorithms, initially focusing on the cryptocurrency market with plans to expand into stocks and other asset classes. BOTS Capital targets both novice and experienced investors, offering different risk profiles to match individual preferences. Users can choose from three main portfolios: a stable, low-volatility option; a balanced mix of risk and growth; and a high-volatility profile for potentially greater returns. The platform is designed to remove the complexities and emotional decision-making from trading, allowing users to invest with amounts starting from €50 to €2,500, depending on the strategy.

BOTS Capital's business model is based on a transparent fee structure. For its primary investment profiles, it charges a management fee and a performance fee, often structured as "2/20" (2% management and 20% performance fee). This profit-sharing model means the company earns primarily when its clients' investments generate returns. The company emphasizes its regulatory compliance, with its subsidiary Holland Crypto B.V. being registered with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch Central Bank. To ensure the security of client assets, funds are held by a separate entity, Stichting BOTS Custodian, which legally separates client capital from the company's operational assets, protecting them in case of bankruptcy.