Can you invest in an SPV using USDC or USDT?
Stablecoin balances are becoming a more common part of how cross-border investors hold capital, not just how they trade it. More angels and syndicate leads now sit on real USDC or USDT positions between deals, and a specific question keeps coming up: can that balance go straight into a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) allocation, or does […]
Debt investment in the USA: what cross-border investors need to know
US private debt gives investors access to a wide range of lending opportunities, from venture debt and private credit to structured loans. For a Singapore-domiciled investor, the opportunity isn’t just about the yield. The structure around the investment matters too, and it’s easy to underestimate how much work sits behind a straightforward return. Before capital […]
SPV administration platforms for family offices in Singapore: 2026 comparison
Family offices are running more deals across more borders. For a Singapore family office or syndicate lead running several deals a year, SPV administration gets harder once investors and transactions span multiple jurisdictions. A single-asset SPV backing a Series A in Jakarta might have LPs in Singapore, Dubai and London on the same cap table.In […]
Fastest bank account opening within 48 hours for SPVs
For a syndicate lead, the bank account can become an unexpected bottleneck between choosing an investment and being ready to take subscriptions. In some SPV workflows, an account can be ready within 48 hours, with the right setup allowing certain transactions to move even faster. But that isn’t a universal timeline. Banking review, the structure […]
How to audit your cap table before your next funding round
A funding round can move quickly once investors are aligned. Your cap table needs to be ready before the deal reaches that stage. Small discrepancies in shareholder records, option pools, convertible instruments or ownership percentages can create bigger problems during diligence. The spreadsheet is rarely the real issue. What matters is whether the numbers accurately […]
Using SAFE for investors in Europe
A SAFE can make an early-stage investment easier to structure when investors want exposure now and the company expects a future equity financing. For a syndicate lead bringing together investors across Europe, though, the SAFE itself is only one part of the transaction. The bigger question is how you hold the investment, manage multiple investors, […]
Why co-investments are growing and how fund managers and family offices are using them
For years, co-investments sat on the sidelines of private markets. They were valuable, but largely viewed as an additional opportunity offered by fund managers to their largest or most strategic LPs. That is changing. Co-investment value reached $198.19 billion in the first half of 2026 alone, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. That is already […]
Fund Administration provider for VCCs: What’s covered and how to get started
Preparing a fund and operating one are two different challenges.The first close is often where operational work begins to accelerate. Investor subscriptions need to be processed, capital calls coordinated, banking completed, and LP reporting delivered on an ongoing basis. As investor activity increases, those workflows become more difficult to manage through spreadsheets, email, and disconnected […]
The New Power Shift in Venture: Why Co-Investment is Moving Downstream
For years, institutional LPs were best positioned to take advantage of co-investment. They could ask for direct exposure alongside a trusted GP, write a meaningful cheque and absorb the work required to assess a company on a short timetable.That model is changing. A difficult fundraising market, larger rounds and strong demand for direct AI exposure […]
Top 3 Challenges When Setting Up a Fund
Fund launches rarely stall because the GP lacks a thesis. They stall when the work around the first close lands all at once. Terms need settling, LP conversations deepen, service providers need direction, and the operating model needs to be in place before the first capital call. As more emerging managers bring debut funds to […]