OUR FIRM
Iron Wolf Asset Management was co-founded by Firat Akkan and Matt Durmus in 2024 to develop innovative investment approaches across a diverse range of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and digital assets. Our firm is committed to fostering strong client relationships and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. We take pride in our team’s dedication and forward-thinking approach to navigating complex financial markets.
LEADERSHIP
FIRAT AKKAN
Firat Akkan is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Iron Wolf Asset Management, bringing a diverse background in law, finance, and digital assets to the firm.
Before launching Iron Wolf Asset Management, Firat cofounded a blockchain data analytics startup that was admitted to the NVIDIA Inception Program and Google Startup Program.
Previously, as COO of a leading decentralized exchange, he oversaw operations that achieved $18 billion in trading volume. He has also mentored startups at top accelerators, including Techstars and Outlier Ventures, and served on the Governance Committee at SteelDAO for digital asset investments.
Prior to focusing on digital assets, Firat worked as an investment banker and M&A lawyer.
He holds an MBA from Yale, an MSc in Financial Economics, and an LLB in Law.
LEADERSHIP
MATT DURMUS
As Co-Founder and General Partner of Iron Wolf Digital Assets, LP, Matt Durmus brings a unique blend of expertise in global tech markets, corporate leadership, and finance. His extensive knowledge of technology and finance shapes the firm’s innovative approaches to navigating today’s complex markets.
Prior to co-founding Iron Wolf, Matt held leadership roles at SAP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where he led strategic initiatives, supported market expansion, and contributed to mergers and acquisitions and financial modeling efforts.
Matt holds a Master of Advanced Management from Yale School of Management, an Executive MBA from Koc University, and a BA in Computer Engineering from Istanbul Commerce University. His academic and professional background underscores his deep understanding of the intersection between technology and finance.
LEADERSHIP
SELCUK OZNAL
Selcuk Oznal is a seasoned technology executive with over 35 years of leadership experience spanning product management, sales management, business development, and ecosystem growth.
Throughout his distinguished career, Selcuk has held senior leadership positions—including Sales Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President—at global technology leaders such as SAP and HP.
His deep knowledge of technology and finance fuels his passion for building long-term value through strategic partnerships, customer-centric strategies, and the effective use of technology to drive innovation and growth.
He holds a degree in Mathematical Engineering and a master’s degree in System Analysis from Istanbul Technical University.
