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  • Crypto Token Cap Tables Explained - Bruno Faviero | Magna

    In this video, Bruno Faviero from Magna will explain how to manage cap tables and distribute tokens. If you're interested in understanding how to build and manage token cap tables, then this video is for you! Bruno will walk you through the different aspects of token distribution, and explain the different strategies you can use to manage your cap table. After watching this video, you'll have a better understanding of how to value alternative investments and be able to choose the right valuation agent for your situation. Thanks for watching! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CONNECT WITH THE ALT FUNDS NETWORK Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Linkedin Company Page ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altfunds/ Contact ► [email protected] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CONNECT WITH EPISODE GUEST- BRUNO FAVIERO (MAGNA) Linkedin Profile ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/faviero/ Linkedin Company Page ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/magnatokens/ Magna is building a platform to turn DeFi investments into financial primitives. Their first product is Carta for Web3, where companies can manage their cap tables and distribute their token equity to employees, advisors, or investors. We're also building crypto-native tools for fund managers. Website: Magna.so Twitter: @bfaviero ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 intro 00:43 The Founding of Magna 03:36 What problem is Magna solving 06:49 What is the difference between equity vs Token Cap Tables 11:03 Significance of a third-party Cap Table provider 15:08 Creating and distributing a token 17:33 How do companies track ownership and how does it change after using a Third-Party Cap Table Service 20:54 What happens after a token vests 23:24 What is the advantage of a token vs equity 26:15 Problems that tokens can solve 27:45 Common mistakes made by founders 30:51 Creating a wallet for new tokens 37:17 Best practices for distributing a new token 39:37 Types of tokens coming to the market 42:22 How are funds interacting with Tokens and Equities 50:24 Working with Fund Administrators and other fund service providers 51:42 83B Tax Filing for employees 53:20 Raising Capital in todays market 58:12 Where to connect with Bruno and Magna Disclaimer- Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    59 min
  • Unlocking the Keys to Digital Asset Custody for Institutions

    In this video, we're going to discuss digital asset custody for institutions. We'll cover cold storage, hot storage, and third-party custody, as well as self-custody.

     

    If you work for an institution and you're wondering what kind of digital asset custody to choose, then this video is for you. We'll help you understand the different options and help you decide which is best for your organization. After watching this video, you'll be able to make an informed decision about digital asset custody for your firm or investment fund!

     

    00:00 Intro

    00:31 Services offered by Ledger

    01:41 What does it mean to Custody an asset

    02:49 What are the Different Custody options for Institutions and Individuals

    06:00 What is the difference between Cold Storage and Hot Storage for digital assets

    06:40 How to move tokens from cold storage

    07:49 What is hot storage for digital assets

    09:24 What is the different between Third-Party Custody and Self-custody

    11:27 What is the difference between a hardware wallet and a digital wallet

    14:53 What happens if you lose your hardware wallet

    15:43 What is the risk of leaving tokens on an exchange

    18:59 What type of questions should LP's be asking

    22:12 What should investors be thinking about when it comes to governance for digital asset custody

    25:27 What should investment managers consider when securing digital assets

    28:03 Where to go to connect with Antoine and learn more about Ledger

     

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    CONNECT WITH EPISODE GUEST- ANTOINE HELLO (Ledger)

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    Disclaimer-

    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    30 min
  • How to Value Digital Assets and Alternative Investments

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    If you're interested in valuing crypto, token, NFT's, digital assets and alternative investments in an investment fund structure; then you should watch this video! In it, Joe Brennan with Houlihan Capital shares with you the basics of how to value alternative investments in a fund including digital assets, NFT's and underlying company valuation, as well as some tips on how to choose the right valuation agent for a new investment manager and their fund.

    After watching this video, you'll have a better understanding of how to value alternative investments and be able to choose the right valuation agent for your situation. Thanks for watching!

     

    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro

    00:18 Services offered by Houlihan Capital

    1:14 What exactly are valuation services

    2:44 What type of assets require valuation services

    3:38 How do you value a company

    5:00 How do you value digital assets

    7:28 What are level I, level II and level III assets

    10:16 How do investment managers value digital assets

    12:20 How to value NFTs

    15:20 FASB 2022-03 Fairvalue, Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to

    Contractual Sale Restrictions. Read about FASB's Accounting standard update here: (https://fasb.org/document/blob?fileName=ASU%202022-03.pdf)

    18:49 Implications of 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions.

    22:02 How the Put Option Pricing Model works

    24:10 How a Valuation Agent works with Fund Administrators, Fund Auditors and other service providers

    25:40 Advice for a New Investment Manager

    26:50 Where to go to Connect With Joe Brennan and Houlihan Capital

     

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    CONNECT WITH EPISODE GUEST- JOE BRENNAN (HOULIHAN CAPITAL)

    Email ► [email protected]

    Linkedin Profile ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-brennan-94919724/

    Linkedin Company Page ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/houlihan-capital/

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    Disclaimer-

    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    28 min
  • What is a Self-Directed IRA and Taking Self-Directed IRA Capital

    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro

    00:43 Services offered by Midland Trust

    01:32 How is a Self-Directed IRA different from a standard IRA or Roth IRA

    04:23 Why Self-Directed IRAs are not offered by most large brokers

    06:15 How Investment Fund Managers can utilize Self-Directed IRA Capital

    12:32 What Investment Managers need to be aware of when taking Self-Directed IRA Capital

    19:47 Other Things people should be aware of when utilizing Self-Directed IRAs

    21:51 Where to Connect with Brad and Midland Trust

    23 min
  • How to setup a Crypto Fund, Hedge fund, VC Fund or DAO Properly

    Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - [email protected]. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.

     

    Website: https://altfunds.io/

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcast

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884dde

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/

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    Connect with Zach and Ziliak Law, LLC

    Ziliak website: https://ziliak.com/

    Ziliak Law LI Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziliak-law/

    Email Zach: [email protected]

    This episode features Zach Ziliak, Founder and Managing Partner of Ziliak Law, LLC.

    Zach Ziliak is an expert on fund legal structures as well as security token offerings (ICO, etc.). We discuss the importance of a lawyer for hedge funds (and other alternative funds), why you need a lawyer when starting a hedge fund, and key factors to consider when starting a fund. We also talk about the legal implications of a DAO and security token (aka ICO's, IDO's, IEO's, STO, etc.).

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Opener.

    00:40 Zach’s background and the start of Ziliak Law Group.

    02:47 Ziliak Law Group services.

    05:25 The importance of a lawyer for a fund.

    07:58 The importance of a lawyer for security tokens (ICO, IDO, IEO, STO, etc.).

    09:03 Types of tokens.

    10:20 Key factors to consider when setting up a fund.

    13:33 Concerns that digital asset funds should be considered.

    15:20 Regulators take on security tokens.

    18:50 DAO’s.

    20:55 Tokenized Funds.

    23:53 Interesting projects: defi clients, jurisdictions, NFTs, tokens use & exchanges

    25:03 Advice for a new crypto fund entering the market.

    27:30 Connect with Zach and Ziliak Law Group.

    This video is for educational purposes only.

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    A lawyer is important for a crypto hedge fund because they provide critical legal guidance and support in a rapidly evolving and complex regulatory environment. A lawyer can help the hedge fund ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, protect the fund's interests and assets, and provide strategic advice on investment opportunities and risk management. A lawyer can also assist with contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and other legal issues that may arise. Having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer can help a crypto hedge fund operate with greater confidence and security, and can ultimately contribute to the success and growth of the fund.

     

    About DAOs:

    A DAO, or Decentralized Autonomous Organization, is a decentralized digital organization that operates through code and blockchain technology, rather than through a central authority or traditional organizational structure.

    A DAO operates on a blockchain network and is governed by a set of rules encoded as smart contracts. The rules determine how the organization operates, how decisions are made, and how the organization's assets are managed. Members of a DAO typically interact through a decentralized platform and use tokens to participate in the organization, vote on proposals, and receive rewards.

    Because DAOs are decentralized and operate on the blockchain, they offer several benefits, including increased transparency, security, and efficiency. DAOs can also provide a more equitable and democratic governance model, as all members have an equal say in decision-making.

    However, it's important to note that DAOs are still a relatively new and evolving concept, and their long-term viability and potential challenges and risks are still being evaluated. Additionally, DAOs are subject to the same security and regulatory considerations as any other blockchain-based organization.

    Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds.

     

    The Legal Side of Digital Asset Funds, Security tokens & DAO's - Zach Ziliak - Ziliak Law, LLC

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    28 min
  • How does Fund Administration Work for Digital Asset Funds

    Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - [email protected]. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.

     

    Website: https://altfunds.io/

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcast

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884dde

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/

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    Digital Asset Fund Administration - Nilesh Sudrania - Formidium

    This episode features Nilesh Sudrania, Founder and CEO of Formiduim. We discuss fund administration for digital asset funds and the nuances associated with doing so.

     

    Connect with Nilesh and Formidium:

    Website: https://formidium.com/

    Nilesh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshsudrania/

     

    This video is for educational purposes only.

     

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Opener

    00:30 Nilesh’s story

    03:40 Formidium’s Services, Client base

    07:40 Competition and Fund administration landscape

    09:19 Future of Fund administration; does it include blockchain?

    11:20 Consideration for crypto fund when choosing a fund administrator

    13:42 New funds - what should to think about when talking to a fund administrator

    17:30 fund administration pricing

    17:53 Exchange API data feed issues

    20:27 fund administration for defi funds

    22:57 In-kind transactions

    24:18 how was the downmarket impacted clients

    26:55 Advice for a new fund manager

    30:20 where to connect with Formidium and Nilesh

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    Fund administration is important for an alternative investment fund for several reasons:

    Compliance: Fund administration helps ensure that a fund is in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, which can vary depending on the fund's structure, investment strategy, and jurisdiction.

    Accounting: Fund administration provides accurate and timely financial reporting, which is critical for investors and regulators to assess the fund's performance, risk exposure, and compliance with investment mandates and guidelines.

    Risk Management: Fund administration helps to manage and mitigate risk by monitoring investments, cash flows, and fund performance, and by ensuring that all necessary controls, procedures, and reporting are in place.

    Investor Relations: Fund administration plays a key role in supporting investor relations by providing timely and accurate information to investors, managing investor communications and reporting, and ensuring that investors receive the information they need to make informed decisions.

    Operations: Fund administration helps to streamline the operational processes of a fund, from trade settlement and reconciliation, to securities lending and collateral management, to performance calculation and reporting.

    Transparency: Fund administration helps to promote transparency by providing regular and accurate reporting on the fund's performance, holdings, and risks, which can help to increase investor confidence and support the fund's reputation.

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    Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds.

     

    Digital Asset Fund Administration - Nilesh Sudrania - Formidium

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    32 min
  • Digital Asset Lending for Hedge Funds and Institutions

    Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - [email protected]. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.

     

    Website: https://altfunds.io/

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcast

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884dde

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/

     

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    Connect with Maxim and CoinLoan:

    Website: https://coinloan.io/

    Email Max: [email protected]

    Max's Telegram: @maximili0n

     

    This episode features Maxim Shilo, Chief Opportunity Hunter at CoinLoan.

    We discuss why and how digital asset loans are taken as well as considerations when lending or borrowing Digital Assets.

    This video is for educational purposes only.

     

    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro

    01:49 Max's Background and how he ended up at Coinloan

    03:47 Services offered by Coinloan

    05:53 Types of crypto loans and clients of Coinloan

    08:13 Corporate crypto loans

    12:12 What crypto tokens are investors borrowing

    13:39 Coinloans competitive edge

    16:31Crypto Lending Industry overview

    20:35 What factors should investors consider when lending crypto

    21:47 What factors should investors consider when borrowing crypto

    23:15 Advice for someone launching a new fund

    24:12 Where to go to connect with Max and Coinloan

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    Crypto funds may lend or borrow digital assets for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:

    1. Trading strategies: A crypto fund may lend out its digital assets to generate additional income, or borrow digital assets to enter into short positions. This is a common way for traders to profit from market movements.

    2. Liquidity management: A crypto fund may lend or borrow digital assets to manage its liquidity position. For example, if a fund has an influx of redemptions, it may need to borrow assets to meet those obligations, or lend out assets to maintain its cash reserve.

    3. Market making: A crypto fund may lend or borrow digital assets to provide liquidity to the market, a process known as market making. By doing so, the fund can earn a spread between the borrowing and lending rates.

    4. Margin trading: A crypto fund may lend or borrow digital assets to participate in margin trading, where they trade with leverage. The fund would borrow assets to increase their buying power and increase their potential returns, but also increase their risk.

    It's important to note that lending and borrowing digital assets involves risks, including counterparty risk (the risk of the borrower defaulting on their obligation), price volatility risk, and regulatory risk. Therefore, it's important for crypto funds to carefully consider these risks and have appropriate risk management strategies in place before engaging in these activities.

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    Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds.

     

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    Mike Schroeder

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    26 min
  • How to Perform Due Diligence When Investing in Crypto Funds

    Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - [email protected]. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.

     

    Website: https://altfunds.io/

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcast

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884dde

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/

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    Connect with Quentin and perfORM Due Diligence Services Limited

    Website: https://www.performdd.com/

    Telegram: @qreplicantsaint

    Email: [email protected]

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/performdd/

     

    This episode features Quentin Thom of Perform Due Diligence. Perform Due Diligence provides operational due diligence for hedge funds, investors, service providers and more:

    - What considerations do investors have when they're considering investing in a hedge fund?

    - What should crypto funds be thinking about when onboarding limited partners (LP's).

    - Limited partners (LP's) investing in crypto funds.

    - How to start a hedge fund the proper way.

    - Custody of digital assets.

    - Investing in crypto funds.

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:41 Quentin Thom's background and the story of Perform Due Diligence (performDD)

    5:02 What services does Perform Due Diligence Offer

    12:00 Perform Due Diligence offering for Investment Managers

    16:09 When should a fund manager be thinking about due diligence services. What size should a hedge fund be for due diligence services. What size should a venture capital fund be thinking about due diligence services.

    19:01 Consideration for Investment Managers when hiring third party service providers

    22:40 A walk through of the due diligence project for a hedge fund.

    26:42 Due diligence process for a crypto fund. What investors care about when investing in a crypto fund.

    31:42 Advice for a new fund manager when it comes to investor due diligence

    34:28 Where to go to connect with Quentin Thom and Perform Due Diligence.

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    Due diligence is a critical part of investing in alternative investment funds, as these types of funds can be complex and carry higher levels of risk compared to traditional investments. Here are some steps that an investor can take to do their due diligence:

    1. Research the fund and its management team: Investors should research the fund's history, investment strategy, track record, and the experience and qualifications of the fund's management team. This can help to assess the likelihood of the fund achieving its investment objectives.

    2. Review the fund's documents: Investors should carefully review the fund's offering documents, such as the private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, and operating agreement, to understand the fund's investment strategy, risks, fees, and liquidity terms.

    3. Assess the fund's portfolio and performance: Investors should examine the fund's portfolio to understand the types of investments it holds and their potential risks and returns. They should also review the fund's historical performance, including its returns and volatility, to determine its suitability for their investment objectives.

    4. Evaluate the fund's structure and governance: Investors should understand the fund's structure and governance, including the roles and responsibilities of the fund's management team, board of directors, and service providers. This can help to assess the transparency and accountability of the fund.

    5. Consider the fund's regulatory environment: Investors should consider the regulatory environment in which the fund operates, including the laws and regulations that govern the fund and its investments. They should also review the fund's compliance record to ensure that it has a history of complying with regulations.

    6. Seek professional advice: Finally, investors may want to seek the advice of a financial advisor or attorney to help them navigate the due diligence process and assess the suitability of the fund for their investment goals.

    Summary: Overall, due diligence is an important part of the investment process for alternative investment funds, as it helps to ensure that investors understand the risks and rewards of their investments.

    Starting a fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Digital asset funds may have a more difficult time finding digital asset fund lawyers, digital asset fund auditors, digital asset fund custodians, digital asset fund fund administrators, digital asset fund offshore directors - Alt Funds can help you to find the right services providers.

    36 min
  • Auditing Digital Asset Funds and How to Value Crypto / NFTs

    Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - [email protected]. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.

     

    Website: https://altfunds.io/

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AltFundsInvestmentPodcast

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hmRIlxXPlw5xi7sTp1g0r?si=602097c618884dde

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alt-funds-investment-podcast/

     

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    This episode features Ben Tenenbaum of Marcum LLP. Marcum LLP is a national accounting and advisory services firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals.

     

    Learn more about Marcum and connect with Ben:

    - website: https://www.marcumllp.com/

    - LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-tenenbaum-cpa-633622b5

    - Email: [email protected]

    - Telegram: @bmt211

     

    This video is for educational purposes only.

     

    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro to the Alt Funds Investment Podcast

    00:30 Ben Tenenbaum's background

    04:34 Services offered by Marcum LLP

    06:30 What type of funds does Marcum LLP work with (type of funds, size of funds, domicile of funds)

    07:05 Marcum on running nodes

    07:53 What is the role of an auditor for alternative investment funds

    13:16 Valuing for cryptoassets for digital asset hedge funds

    17:35 SEC registered digital asset funds - when is a fund required to register with the SEC

    19:47 When is a fund required to be audited

    20:46 Complications when auditing digital asset funds. Complications when auditing crypto funds.

    23:00 How do you value NFTs. How do crypto funds value their NFT's.

    26:04 Advice for someone launching a new hege fund. Advice for someone launching a new crypto fund.

    28:28 Where to connect with Marcum LLP and Ben Tenenbaum

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    An auditor is important for a digital asset fund for several reasons:

    Transparency and accountability: An auditor provides an independent assessment of the financial statements and operations of a digital asset fund. This helps to increase transparency and accountability, and gives investors confidence in the accuracy of the fund's financial reports.

    Compliance with regulations: In many jurisdictions, digital asset funds are subject to financial regulations that require regular audits. An auditor can ensure that the fund is complying with these regulations and can provide assurance that the fund is operating in a lawful and ethical manner.

    Identification of risks and fraud: An auditor can identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the fund's operations, such as fraud, market risk, and operational risk. By identifying these risks, the auditor can help the fund to take proactive steps to mitigate them.

    Improved financial performance: An auditor can provide valuable insights into the fund's financial performance, helping the fund to identify areas for improvement and to optimize its operations for better results.

    Overall, an auditor plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and credibility of a digital asset fund, and helps to protect the interests of investors.

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    Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Connecting with an auditor is one of the first steps. Auditors for crypto hedge funds are a key for success from the start. Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Digital asset funds may have a more difficult time finding digital asset fund lawyers, digital asset fund auditors, digital asset fund custodians, digital asset fund fund administrators, digital asset fund offshore directors - Alt Funds can help you to find the right services providers. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, SPV's and other forms of alternative investment funds.

     

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  • Lawyer for Crypto Funds - How to Setup a Fund Properly

    Do you have a questions about starting a hedge fund, venture capital fund or other form of alternative investment vehicle? Is there a topic your'e interested in learning about? Drop a comment or reach out - [email protected]. We connect alternative Investment managers to industry leading service providers.

     

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    This episode features Kevin Cott of Cott Law Group. We discuss a lawyers role in fund setup and the the landscape of fund legal provides. We answer the following questions:

    - How to start a crypto fund

    - Advice for someone starting a fund

    - Different fund structures from a lawyer

    - Cayman Funds and BVI funds. What is the difference between a Cayman Fund and a BVI fund.

    - Can a us fund manager trade using offshore exchanges

    - What does the legal industry look like for alternative funds

     

    This Video is for educational purposes only.

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:30 Kevin's background and starting Cott Law Group

    1:24 Services offered by Cott Law Group

    2:34 What ongoing work does a lawyer do for hedge funds. What ongoing work does a lawyer do for crypto hedge funds.

    3:47 What are the key factors to consider when starting a fund. What are the key factors to consider when starting a crypto fund.

    5:41 Should you start a US fund or an offshore fund

    7:01 What's the difference between a Cayman Fund and a BVI Fund

    8:16 What is the difference between a mini master fund and a master-feeder fund

    10:49 Can a us investor trade on offshore crypto exchange

    14:30 Legal industry for alternative investment funds

    15:54 Fund Lawyers and Fund Compliance.

    17:07 Types of fund that fund lawyers are seeing

    18:37 General Advice from a lawyer about starting a fund

    19:36 Where to connect with Kevin and Cott Law Group

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    A lawyer is important for a crypto hedge fund because they provide critical legal guidance and support in a rapidly evolving and complex regulatory environment. A lawyer can help the hedge fund ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, protect the fund's interests and assets, and provide strategic advice on investment opportunities and risk management. A lawyer can also assist with contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and other legal issues that may arise. Having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer can help a crypto hedge fund operate with greater confidence and security, and can ultimately contribute to the success and growth of the fund.

     

    Starting a fund? How do you start a hedge fund? Are you wondering how to start a crypto hedge fund? We can help to connect you to the right hedge fund vendors. We can also help start a venture capital fund, or any form of alternative investment vehicle. We can help you to launch a hedge fund. Alt Funds Network also works with traditional Alternative investment funds including equity hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other forms of alternative investment funds.

     

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