# ADGM Crypto Fund Manager Licensing

Operate With Confidence

Your fund's strategy and operating model come before the application. Work through what the manager will do, what the fund will hold and how it will serve investors.

At a glance

## Is this the right service?

Fund sponsors and managers considering ADGM for a crypto or Web3 investment strategy.

What it can cover

- Manager and fund map
- Investment-model review
- Application preparation

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[Check if this fits](https://ape.law/services/adgm-crypto-fund-manager-licensing#service-fit)

01 · Check the fit

## When this service fits

### You are choosing a manager route

The fund vehicle and the entity making investment decisions need to be considered together.

### Your strategy includes tokens

Custody, trading, valuation and liquidity arrangements need to reflect the proposed investments.

### The strategy has changed

New assets or activities may need review before the fund documents or application are updated.

02 · What we can help with

## What the work covers

### Manager and fund map

Define the manager, fund, adviser and service-provider roles around your strategy.

### Investment-model review

Examine token exposure, custody, valuation, liquidity and investor terms as inputs to the licensing analysis.

### Application preparation

Identify the legal documents, governance arrangements and specialist inputs needed for the proposed route.

03 · How to get started

## What to bring

Start with what you have. These details help frame the first discussion.

Send the basics

- Investment strategy and proposed asset exposure
- Manager, fund and investor structure
- Custody, valuation and service-provider plans

Then define the scope

### Focus the first conversation on the decision you need to make.

Any proposed permission or investment strategy needs current ADGM/FSRA review. A published case is not approval for another fund.

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04 · Common questions

## Common questions

Does forming a fund cover the manager's position?

The fund vehicle and the manager's activities need separate attention. This service focuses on the proposed ADGM manager and its operating model.

Can the strategy include both equity and tokens?

The proposed mix needs to be assessed against the manager's permissions, fund terms and operating arrangements. It should not be assumed from the fund label.

What if I have not chosen the fund jurisdiction?

Start with the fund-formation comparison. The manager's location, investor base and investment strategy are inputs to that decision.

## How will your fund be managed?

Share the strategy, target investors and the role you want the ADGM manager to perform.

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