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Varys Capital is a total return fund providing secure access to the digital asset class through its dual approach to investment returns in venture capital and quantitative trading strategies. In order to accomplish this goal, Varys Capital relies on its 3 Pillars. 1. RELATIONSHIPS Deep connections in the blockchain landscape and an unblemished reputation take time and effort to secure, foster, and cultivate. This integrity is the fiber running through each interaction in and outside our investor base. At Varys Capital, an investor isn't just a financial asset but rather a confidant leveraged to make only the most calculated of decisions. Each LP is carefully handpicked taking into account a number of factors, with value add serving as the cornerstone of our strategy rather than financial contribution capacity. Collective perspectives are one of our biggest holdings. 2. INFORMATION The digital asset landscape is constantly evolving - historical data is limited and consensus approaches to quantifying asset values and relationships are scarce. This presents a unique opportunity to exploit market volatility, but only with the use of pre-emptive intelligence and carefully assessed risk. The fund employs quantitative analysis to invest in primary and secondary opportunities leveraging market extrapolations and automated trading practices closely monitored and adjusted daily. To complement Varys Capital's quantitative approach, the fund also takes event-driven discretionary positions and special situation-type trades across physical and derivative markets. 3. MANAGEMENT Being proactive as opposed to reactive is a necessity in respects to capital placement and management within the digital asset ecosystem. Developing a fine-tuned infrastructure is only possible with the aid of high caliber personnel employing formats of internal checks and balances, as well as adhering to a set of standards that unequivocally produce results. Varys Capital's efficiency originates from the management team, each possessing over a decade of experience in cross-complementing arenas. Operating as a true meritocracy, the entire fund is united under the same mandate. Venture Varys Capital only invests in projects with true utility and long-term viability after careful consideration of multiple proprietary factors. The portfolio is now heavily focused on decentralized financing (DeFi) related platforms and services. The market landscape has shifted the fund's portfolio emphasis to be centered on early-stage investments and equity plays matched with well-defined exit strategies. Trading Varys' quantitatively-driven, ultra-low-latency and high-frequency strategy stack, seeks to maximize risk-adjusted returns and minimize downside volatility, leveraging both to exploit profit-rich opportunities. Asymmetrically weighted position and risk exposure enable the trading desk to not only constantly seek alpha, but to minimize risk concurrently.

Majority Owner, Catherine D. Wood, founded ARK in 2014 on the belief that innovation is key to growth. Rooted in over 40 years of experience, ARK aims to identify large-scale investment opportunities in the public markets resulting from technological innovations centered around genome sequencing, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy storage, and blockchain technology. ARK manages and sub advises long-only global public equity portfolios across a variety of investment vehicles, including a suite of exchange traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and separately managed accounts. Our investments are backed by an open research ecosystem designed to identify innovations with the potential for long-term growth. As of December 31, 2021, the firm managed approximately $54.7 billion in assets. ARK is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and strives to maintain an environment free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, or any other protected category or characteristics as defined by federal, state, or local laws. If you want to learn more, visit our “Philosophy” page to understand how ARK differs from traditional investment firms. We also encourage you to meet the ARK team.

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with more than $160 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity and venture capital. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact.

Whether you are an early-stage start-up or pre-IPO, our approach provides support from initial investment through subsequent funding rounds to a successful exit. We deliver liquidity. Unlock access to premium liquidity from one of the most established firms in the diversified trading space. With no outside investors, we have significant flexibility and look to invest in companies we believe in. We offer insights and expertise. Get valuable insider expertise from a firm that understands your business beyond its capital requirements. We provide access to relevant teams and subject matter expertise to test products, measure success and deliver critical feedback. We have a track record of success. We only invest in arenas we know well - and often had a direct hand in helping to build. This targeted approach has served us well and we have supported a number of companies to develop products, inform strategy and raise strategic capital, increasing value together. We focus on finance and enterprise tech. We invest in firms with capable and proven management teams and strong growth. In addition, we have the flexibility to continue to support our companies as they scale, through initial and follow-on financings.

Investing is more than just numbers at Starport Capital - it's about people. Investments in volatile markets can be challenging, and finding, researching and tracking potential investments can be time-consuming and tedious. This is especially true when individuals want to invest in more established, privately held companies without committing large amounts of capital. We can help you with this through Starport Capital. INVESTORS FACING INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES:An overview of the financials and revenue path of a private company, as well as the status of projects Participating in primary transactions with VC funds requires a large capital commitment. Maintaining awareness of trending news, issues, and IPO plans of secretive private companies. Liquidating ISO shares in private companies on the secondary market Equity investments in late-stage, high-growth private companies diversify their portfolios. Researching private companies isn't all that exciting or fun. Individual investors should have the same opportunity to invest in Silicon Valley growth stories as big venture capital firms. Our in-depth research and analysis keep investors updated on trends, market activity, and IPO prospects. Managing private equity funds allows our investors to participate in both primary and secondary transactions across multiple industries while making the process as painless and enjoyable as possible. ​ In addition, we never lose sight of who is behind the investment dollars. It is our goal to tailor recommendations to meet individual investors' preferences, and we don't recommend opportunities we wouldn't invest in ourselves. Our investors are never left in the dark after transactions are closed. Our IPO Watch Newsletter educates, entertains, and enriches the lives of our investors with periodic updates.

Since 2013, Pantera has invested in digital assets and blockchain companies, providing investors with the full spectrum of exposure to the space. Involved from the start Pantera Capital was founded by former Tiger Management Head of Macro Trading and CFO Dan Morehead. Pantera’s global macro strategy invested over $1 billion of institutional allocations. In 2013, Pantera created the first blockchain hedge and venture funds in the United States. 4 Office locations spread across the Bay Area, New York, and Puerto Rico $242 million Pantera Venture Funds have realized $242 million on $57 million of invested capital across 28 companies. 210 Pantera has led about half of 210 investments since 2013. A history of firsts Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the U.S. when bitcoin was at $65 /BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first blockchain-focused venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first to offer an early-stage token fund. Pantera at a glance$3.7bn Assets Under Management 3 Fund Strategies 75% Deals Led (Blockchain Fund) 100 Venture Investments 110 Early-Stage Token Investments 40% Investments Outside U.S. Investment typesVENTURE EQUITY: Exposure to equity in companies building products and services in the nascent blockchain ecosystem. Our long standing reputation and technical edge allows us to see virtually every deal in the market, and lead about half of our portfolio company investments. EARLY-STAGE TOKENS: Exposure to new, efficient, and scalable protocols. Similar to venture capital equity, but investing in tokens (not companies) during the private stage at a discount to the listing price. LIQUID TOKENS: Exposure to the largest and most liquid digital assets. We use our deep market and technical expertise to trade tokens while exploiting market inefficiencies.