TLDR: US venture capital investors’ funded Triton Liquid selects ADGM as global HQ
- Triton Liquid, a digital assets hedge fund, establishes global headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
- Funded and incubated by New York-based FJ Labs, Triton Liquid combines VC principles with data analysis.
Triton Liquid, a digital assets hedge fund, has chosen Abu Dhabi as its global headquarters and has received approval for a license from the Financial Services Regulators (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The company, funded and supported by New York-based FJ Labs, utilizes a methodology that combines fundamental venture capital principles with deep proprietary data analysis. The aim of this move is to provide a platform for Middle Eastern investors to capitalize on the growth of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency adoption in the region.
Founded by MIT and Princeton alumni, Triton Liquid’s strategy focuses on investing in liquid tokens across the digital asset landscape. This approach aims to generate venture-like returns with the liquidity of public markets. The company’s team has developed proprietary dashboards to track relevant metrics across various digital asset verticals and conducts VC-style due diligence for each project, allowing for real-time insights and transparency for investors.
Chris Keshian, founder and CIO of Triton Liquid, highlights the evolution of the liquid digital assets market and its intersection with venture and public equity investing. With a strategy that combines venture research processes with public equity data due diligence, Triton Liquid aims to provide exposure to the growth and liquidity of the digital asset class. The company sees the UAE as a global hub for digital assets and DeFi and is excited to be part of the fintech ecosystem’s ongoing development in the region.
Fabrice Grinda, founder partner at FJ Labs, expressed confidence in Triton’s evaluation process and its potential to offer venture-style returns in the digital assets space. The launch of Triton Liquid in ADGM marks a significant milestone for the company and signifies its commitment to playing an active role in the UAE’s fintech innovation and growth.
