The United Arab Emirates' venture capital market is experiencing a surge in funding for tech startups, fueled by government initiatives and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The total capital raised in 2024 is projected to exceed US$1.1B. Early-stage investment dominates the country, with a projected market volume of US$0.6b this year alone. Investors in the UAE are increasingly turning to venture capital to diversify their investment portfolios and seek higher returns. This is driven by a g...

The United Arab Emirates' venture capital market is experiencing a surge in funding for tech startups, fueled by government initiatives and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The total capital raised in 2024 is projected to exceed US$1.1B. Early-stage investment dominates the country, with a projected market volume of US$0.6b this year alone. Investors in the UAE are increasingly turning to venture capital to diversify their investment portfolios and seek higher returns. This is driven by a g...

Varys Capital has two distinct funds: VARVCF, an early-stage, equity-focused venture capital fund, and VARDFI, a delta-neutral high-frequency quantitative trading fund. So, how does quantitative infrastructure and execution benefit venture capital investments? The answer centers around equity plus a token warrant, one of venture capital's most common investment structures within blockchain. Token warrants in the realm of cryptocurrency are comparable to options in traditional stock marke...

Varys Capital has two distinct funds: VARVCF, an early-stage, equity-focused venture capital fund, and VARDFI, a delta-neutral high-frequency quantitative trading fund. So, how does quantitative infrastructure and execution benefit venture capital investments? The answer centers around equity plus a token warrant, one of venture capital's most common investment structures within blockchain. Token warrants in the realm of cryptocurrency are comparable to options in traditional stock marke...

Introduction to Stablecoins: Money has served as the cornerstone of economic systems for millennia, evolving first from tangible items to today's digital forms. This progression mirrors continuous efforts to enhance transactional efficiency, security, and reliability across an increasingly intricate globalized economy. A pivotal moment in financial history was the establishment of the Bretton Woods system post-World War II, which linked global currencies to the U.S. dollar and indirectly...

Introduction to Stablecoins: Money has served as the cornerstone of economic systems for millennia, evolving first from tangible items to today's digital forms. This progression mirrors continuous efforts to enhance transactional efficiency, security, and reliability across an increasingly intricate globalized economy. A pivotal moment in financial history was the establishment of the Bretton Woods system post-World War II, which linked global currencies to the U.S. dollar and indirectly...

Despite bold predictions and forecasts, the UAE's growth trajectory is unfathomable. As mentioned by Reuters, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023. The country’s high scores for quality of life, management remuneration, health infrastructure, quality of education, and labor force growth make it an attractive place for skilled workers worldwide. The Economic Integration Committee, led by Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq, is ...

Despite bold predictions and forecasts, the UAE's growth trajectory is unfathomable. As mentioned by Reuters, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023. The country’s high scores for quality of life, management remuneration, health infrastructure, quality of education, and labor force growth make it an attractive place for skilled workers worldwide. The Economic Integration Committee, led by Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq, is ...

The crypto space innovates at a rapid pace, and one of the latest developments creating buzz is the concept of "restaking" and its companion, "Liquid Restaked Tokens” (LRTs), poised to redefine the landscape of crypto staking. This article explores the restaking mechanism, the current players in LRT, and EigenLayer—a restaking protocol at the forefront of this new staking derivatives movement. New entrants into the LRT space include Stader Labs, InceptionLRT (formerly InceptionLST), and Astri...

The crypto space innovates at a rapid pace, and one of the latest developments creating buzz is the concept of "restaking" and its companion, "Liquid Restaked Tokens” (LRTs), poised to redefine the landscape of crypto staking. This article explores the restaking mechanism, the current players in LRT, and EigenLayer—a restaking protocol at the forefront of this new staking derivatives movement. New entrants into the LRT space include Stader Labs, InceptionLRT (formerly InceptionLST), and Astri...

The connective tissue between business and authenticity can always be traced back to relationships. The social aspect of growing a company is one of the most challenging landscapes to navigate. Juggling balance sheets and your sanity requires a strong support system that takes years to build, as it happens one handshake, one conversation, and one shared idea at a time. As a founder, you must contend with a nonstop barrage of challenges. This is the path of an operator. This is the path of a v...

The connective tissue between business and authenticity can always be traced back to relationships. The social aspect of growing a company is one of the most challenging landscapes to navigate. Juggling balance sheets and your sanity requires a strong support system that takes years to build, as it happens one handshake, one conversation, and one shared idea at a time. As a founder, you must contend with a nonstop barrage of challenges. This is the path of an operator. This is the path of a v...

Why are professionals from traditional finance crossing the bridge into digital assets? This was one of the biggest questions being answered as Varys Capital sourced brilliant minds from Morgan Stanley, KPMG, Deloitte, Nomura, BNP Paribas, Lloyds Bank, etc. Just a few years back, the mere mention of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, or blockchain was synonymous with immaturity. The emerging asset class was viewed as juvenile, chaotic, and unpredictable. To some of the more astute thought leaders in tr...

Why are professionals from traditional finance crossing the bridge into digital assets? This was one of the biggest questions being answered as Varys Capital sourced brilliant minds from Morgan Stanley, KPMG, Deloitte, Nomura, BNP Paribas, Lloyds Bank, etc. Just a few years back, the mere mention of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, or blockchain was synonymous with immaturity. The emerging asset class was viewed as juvenile, chaotic, and unpredictable. To some of the more astute thought leaders in tr...

Since Ethereum’s launch in 2015, every few years, crypto speculators shine a spotlight on new chains dubbed as “ETH killers”, which promise significantly higher performance than Ethereum. These monolithic blockchains are generally marketed as the be-all and end-all of smart contract blockchains integrating consensus, data availability, and transaction execution into a single layer. They claim to handle thousands to hundreds of thousands in transactions per second (TPS), a stark contrast to Et...

Since Ethereum’s launch in 2015, every few years, crypto speculators shine a spotlight on new chains dubbed as “ETH killers”, which promise significantly higher performance than Ethereum. These monolithic blockchains are generally marketed as the be-all and end-all of smart contract blockchains integrating consensus, data availability, and transaction execution into a single layer. They claim to handle thousands to hundreds of thousands in transactions per second (TPS), a stark contrast to Et...

As global algorithmic trading evolved over the past two decades, it has come to represent the bulk of trading in traditional financial markets, significantly improving liquidity and efficiency. However, the digital asset market has lagged, lacking the necessary infrastructure for institutional-level algorithmic trading. High fees, complex integrations, and privacy concerns have led to inefficiencies and hampered growth. While traditional algorithmic trading systems, managed by investment bank...

As global algorithmic trading evolved over the past two decades, it has come to represent the bulk of trading in traditional financial markets, significantly improving liquidity and efficiency. However, the digital asset market has lagged, lacking the necessary infrastructure for institutional-level algorithmic trading. High fees, complex integrations, and privacy concerns have led to inefficiencies and hampered growth. While traditional algorithmic trading systems, managed by investment bank...

When a foreign fund embarks on the challenging market penetration process, considerations such as investment thesis, offering differentiation, message localization, marketing efforts, and scalability are at the top of the heap, with good reason. Still, one topic rarely discussed holds immense weight in corporate positioning. Service providers are critical to any corporate construct, especially when capital deployers perform due diligence. Even before that happens, they want to understand who ...

When a foreign fund embarks on the challenging market penetration process, considerations such as investment thesis, offering differentiation, message localization, marketing efforts, and scalability are at the top of the heap, with good reason. Still, one topic rarely discussed holds immense weight in corporate positioning. Service providers are critical to any corporate construct, especially when capital deployers perform due diligence. Even before that happens, they want to understand who ...

Coined the “Capital of Capitals,” Abu Dhabi is the ideal domain for entities looking to register in the UAE, and with good reason. With 1,905 registered entities, 291 of which are associated with financial services, the workforce grew to over 25,000 individuals, and 71% of companies anticipate an expansion. ADGM's commitment to excellence drives a remarkable 211% surge in AUM in Q1 2024, with 107 managers overseeing 137 funds and a 30% growth in operational entities, reinforcing its stat...

Coined the “Capital of Capitals,” Abu Dhabi is the ideal domain for entities looking to register in the UAE, and with good reason. With 1,905 registered entities, 291 of which are associated with financial services, the workforce grew to over 25,000 individuals, and 71% of companies anticipate an expansion. ADGM's commitment to excellence drives a remarkable 211% surge in AUM in Q1 2024, with 107 managers overseeing 137 funds and a 30% growth in operational entities, reinforcing its stat...

The registration of Varys Capital Ventures (CEIC) was a joint effort executed by FundRock Investment Management Service (ME) Ltd. and Varys Capital, a Cayman-registered company. FundRock, an Apex Group company, is a leading independent UCITS Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). FundRock is based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), one of the world’s fastest-growing financial centers. As a fully authorized ManCo for Qualified Investor Funds and Exempt Funds, ...

The registration of Varys Capital Ventures (CEIC) was a joint effort executed by FundRock Investment Management Service (ME) Ltd. and Varys Capital, a Cayman-registered company. FundRock, an Apex Group company, is a leading independent UCITS Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). FundRock is based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), one of the world’s fastest-growing financial centers. As a fully authorized ManCo for Qualified Investor Funds and Exempt Funds, ...