A Digital-First Crypto Asset Management Firm

Avantgarde is a DeFi native asset management, advisory and research firm that delivers innovative digital asset investment solutions for DAOs, Foundations, Institutional and Sophisticated Investors. Avantgarde brings a wealth of experience from traditional finance and has been active in DeFi since 2016, notably as founders of the on-chain asset management protocol Enzyme which launched on mainnet in 2017.

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defi expertise

2016

Building in DeFi since 2016 as the founders of Enzyme.

treasury management

$60M +AUM

Avantgarde actively manages more than $60M in assets for DAOs and Foundations.

DIGITAL ASSET FUNDS

As a regulated asset manager, we have launched 3 actively managed digital asset funds. Avantgarde’s services may only be available to certain investors. Capital at risk.

SELF CUSTODY

100%

Retain 100% custody of your assets at all times.

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Treasury

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With DeFi-native expertise since 2016 and decades of TradFi experience, we work with DAOs and Foundations to optimise treasury management strategies, improve financial stability and support long-term growth.

Actively managing more than $90M in treasury assets for several leading DAOs and Foundations.

Bespoke, data-backed treasury strategies that are fit for purpose.

24/7 transparent reporting

Self custody funds at all times

Expertise in on-chain asset management operations, risk management & tooling.

DAO Governance

In DeFi since 2016, Avantgarde has made a name for itself as a respected participant and contributor across the Ethereum ecosystem. We provide Delegate services for a number of industry-leading DAOs, taking a proactive role in shaping the future of decentralized finance and governance.

Active input on governance proposals and timely voting to help DAOs maintain quality and efficiency.

Connecting DAOs and protocols with synergistic partners to unlock strategic integrations for shared growth.

Treasury management advisory and management services. Supporting DAOs with long-term goals and financial sustainability.

Keep up with our latest voting activity and read more about our voting rationales on Avantgarde’s Delegate Platforms.

Commissioned R&D to better inform decision-making and drive sustainable protocol growth.

See our contributions to The Uniswap Bridge Assessment Committee and Arbitrum Treasury and Sustainability Working Group.

Research and Advisory

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Avantgarde offers data-backed research and advisory services for DAOs and Foundations that have a set of financial goals they want to achieve. Research and advisory typically includes treasury assessments, portfolio simulations, portfolio construction, assessing token liquidity and advising on how to best reach a set of defined goals. This empowers clients to make informed decisions to optimise their assets and financial strategy.

Commissioned research reports to help DAOs and Foundations better understand their financial health.

Identify revenue requirements needed for expense assumptions.

Provide infrastructure options for treasury management implementation.

Estimate DAO runway using historical backtests.

Digital Asset Funds

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Avantgarde specialises in launching regulated, tokenised digital asset funds through our licensed entities. These funds cater to institutional and private professional investors, offering a variety of strategies. For more information, please click here. Capital at risk.

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Eliminate counterparty risk

Our products offer exposure to DeFi-native investment opportunities, vetted by a highly experienced team.

Investors retain an option to self-custody assets at all times (or use our qualified custodian)

About us

Avantgarde is a DeFi native asset management, advisory and research firm that delivers innovative digital asset investment solutions for DAOs, Foundations, Institutional and Sophisticated Investors.

We are headquartered in London with operations in Abu Dhabi (ADGM), Bahamas and Panama. Our Bahamas entity is a fully licensed asset management company regulated by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas. We have been active in DeFi since 2016, notably as founders of the on-chain asset management protocol Enzyme.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

$60M

+AUM

Avantgarde actively manages more than $60M in assets for DAOs and Foundations.

DEFI EXPERTISE 2016

Building in DeFi since 2016 as the founders of Enzyme.

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Avantgarde’s services may only be available to certain investors. Capital at risk.

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Enzyme is an on-chain asset management system that enables access to digital assets and DeFi from one simple, unified app. It provides a front-to-back execution and order management system, enabling automated reporting, risk management, administration, governance and operations.

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