17 Oct 2025

"Charles Russell Speechlys Advises Token Bay Capital on Launch of Crypto PE/VC Fund in ADGM"

"Charles Russell Speechlys has advised Token Bay Capital on the launch of Token Bay Capital II LP, a crypto private equity and venture capital fund structured as an ADGM limited partnership. The fund, which follows the success of Token Bay Capital I LP, will invest in early-stage companies within the Web 3.0/blockchain ecosystem and is among the first to hold a portfolio of crypto assets under the ADGM's new virtual asset management regime. The collaboration involved expertise from both the firm's London and Dubai teams, highlighting the growing interest in crypto funds in the Middle East."

Charles Russell Speechlys acted as International Lead Counsel for Token Bay Capital in the establishment of Token Bay Capital II LP, a crypto PE/VC fund. The transaction involved the successful launch of Fund II, structured as an ADGM limited partnership, which allows Token Bay Capital to manage both token and equity investments in early-stage crypto start-ups under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority's Venture Capital Fund Manager framework. Fund II aims to invest in the private equity of companies within the Web 3.0/blockchain ecosystem and is among the first investment funds to directly hold a portfolio of crypto assets. The legal team from Charles Russell Speechlys included Gaven Cheong, Partner in the Financial Services Regulation & Funds team, supported by Didi Chan and Karen Austin, all acting as International Lead Counsel. Additionally, the Dubai Corporate team, led by Alex Reid and Mo Nawash, provided advice on ADGM law.
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