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Regulated. Turnkey. Built to Scale.
Hedge Funds &
Digital Asset Funds
‍Management Services
Cayman Fund Formation Platform — Launch Your Hedge Fund or
Digital Asset Fund in Under 4 Weeks
We empower hedge funds and asset managers across traditional, alternative, and digital strategies with institutional-grade investment management and fund tokenization solutions.
While you focus on alpha generation and capital raising, we streamline your operations and strengthen your regulatory readiness — so you can scale with confidence.
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$950m*
Assets Under Management
49+
Funds Supported
3 Weeks
Launch Time
*Figure relates to CV5 and CV5 Digital and provided as at 1 Jan 2026.
Backed by 30+ years in traditional fund management, LEGAL and governance
Why CV5?
At the forefront of global hedge fund platforms across traditional and digital assets since 2018
Our suite of solutions enables global asset managers to launch and manage both traditional hedge funds and digital asset/crypto funds as quickly and efficiently as possible. We provide comprehensive guidance on fund structuring, taking into account regulatory requirements, trends in investors’ preferences, share class structuring, technology, fund administration, audit requirements, prevailing industry best practice, costs and speed to market.
Team expertise includes an average of 30 years in investment management, portfolio management, law, compliance, risk management and fund governance working for well-known names in the industry such as Citibank, UBS, BNP Paribas, Merrill Lynch, VanEck and Shinsei Bank.
Set Up Your Hedge Fund
Cayman Regulatory Excellence
Domiciled in the world's leading jurisdiction for hedge and digital asset funds - the Cayman Islands. No other jurisdiction comes close, statistically.
Regulated by the #1990085 – to provide comfort to Cayman Islands investors and meet Monetary Authority institutional due diligence. (CIMA)
Audited by a CIMA approved auditor annually - to provide comfort to investors.
Monthly Investor Reporting - plus your firms logo and branding can be placed on all reports and portal access.
Seamless investor onboarding with e-subscription and redemption process.
Tier 1 Broker, OTC desk and Custody relationships with Copper, Fireblocks, BitGo, Zodia, Komainu (Standard Chartered), Fidelity Digital, Sygnum Bank, Cactus Custody, GSR, Wintermute, Coinbase Prime and others.
Investors can subscribe in a range of cryptocurrencies to your Fund's wallet or in Fiat (USD, EUR, GBP, AED, CHF etc) via a bank account in all major currencies. Bank is a leading international bank with US$1.4trn in assets.
Additional Service of CV5 Capital setting up an offshore fund management entity to complement your fund.
Flexibility with investment strategy and terms such as daily, weekly or monthly dealing, fees, leverage and all white-labeled reporting with logo of fund manager.
Rapid Launch & Full Support
Fixed low fee – We have performed all of the legal work, structuring and expense for you.
Option to pay ongoing fund expenses (monthly platform fee) and avoid impact on performance).
VIP relationships with all centralised exchanges such as Binance, Deribit, OKX, Coinbase, MEXC, Bitstamp, Crypto.com, Kraken and many more.
Launch in less than four weeks.
Best-in-class service providers.
OUR SERVICES

Turnkey Solution Tailored to Your Goals

Our services are each crafted to deliver real value and help you achieve your goals with clarity and confidence.
Digital Assets Funds
Setting up a Hedge Fund
Fund Tokenisation
CV5 Markets - Allocators to Funds
Fund Manager Registration
Offshore Economic Substance
CV5 Digital is the leading regulated platform for launching and managing digital asset funds, backed by CV5 Capital in the 
Cayman Islands.
Launch in under 4 weeks
Lower costs through economies of scale
Tier 1 legal, audit & admin partners
Full crypto market access — prime brokers, DeFi, custodians 
& OTC
Invest via fiat or crypto
Regulated by CIMA with audited track records
A faster, safer, and more cost-effective way to bring your fund 
to market.
Fund Set-Up
Our hedge fund solution delivers a fully regulated, end-to-end setup in under 4 weeks — with ongoing support from our team in the Cayman Islands.
Launch in under 4 weeks — full legal, regulatory, banking & brokerage setup
Regulated and audited annually, with monthly investor reporting
Low, fixed-cost launch with no hidden fees
Ongoing compliance, operational, and governance support
Optional offshore manco setup with bank account
Access to top-tier brokers, research, tech, and
capital-raising services
A simple, efficient, and investor-ready hedge fund solution — built for global managers.
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CV5 Capital revolutionises the issuance, administration and distribution of investment products at scale. Using the concept of tokenization for fund management, CV5 Capital supports the next generation of fund managers.
We also invest in data center infrastructure to power artificial intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), to help meet the growing demand for scalable clean energy and computing solutions.
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Through CV5 Markets, our wholly owned affiliate, we connect approved funds with qualified allocators, enabling direct investment and due diligence within the CV5 ecosystem.
Our mission is to support capital raising across the platform while enhancing transparency and investor confidence. Contact us for more information.
Please note that due to strict confidentiality we do not share or provide CV5 Markets portal access in relation to any fund information with third parties without the express written consent of the respective manager.
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As part of our fund launch support, we can also set up a fund management entity offshore to compliment the fund offering. We manage the entire process form legal set up and regulatory approval to bank account opening, provision of compliance and supporting services, as required.
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CV5 Capital provides a range of economic substance and physical presence services from our offices in the Cayman Islands which is often a benefit to fund managers who are not currently regulated or for digital asset funds who require an offshore presence when transacting with counterparties.
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Digital Assets Funds
Hedge Funds
Fund Tokenisation & AI Data Centers
CV5 Markets
Fund Management Entity
Offshore Economic Substance
OUR TEAM
Driven by Insight,
Led by Experience
The CV5 team combines deep expertise in governance, asset management, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, Web3, blockchain, and digital assets. With backgrounds at leading financial institutions and innovative tech firms, we bridge traditional finance and the digital asset economy to deliver secure, compliant, and forward-thinking solutions.
Founder, CEO
David Lloyd
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David is the founder of CV5 Capital, with over 30 years of experience in law and investment banking. Ex Citi investment bank. He specializes in structuring hedge funds and digital asset management, offering turnkey hedge fund and digital asset fund solutions. His leadership bridges traditional finance with blockchain innovation across CV5 Capital, CV5 Digital, and Bell Rock Group.
Director
Jason Eastman
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Jason is a CISSP, CISA, and CBSP certified blockchain security professional with 20+ years of experience in risk management and cybersecurity. He has led numerous risk, audit, and compliance efforts across numerous regulated Cayman financial entities, helping clients navigate the evolving cybersecurity and crypto landscape with confidence.
Director
Evan Judd
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Evan is a CFA charterholder with over 25 years in asset management, including senior roles at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. He provides independent director services across global jurisdictions and has deep expertise in fund governance, structuring, and operations. Evan spent 20+ years in Asia, speaks fluent Japanese, and holds a BA in Economics.
Director
Jeffrey Shaul
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Jeffrey provides independent director services to hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital funds. With over 30 years in the investment industry, he has held senior roles in law, banking, and fund management. A CFA charterholder and lawyer, Jeffrey is registered with Canadian regulators and CIMA, and has appeared on BNN as a hedge fund commentator.
Client Solutions - Asia-Pac
Tessa Cruz
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Tessa Cruz is a Sales and Business Development professional with over nine years of experience driving growth across hedge funds, blockchain, crypto, fintech, and digital solutions. She brings a strong track record in strategic partnerships, consultative sales, and international market expansion. At CV5 Capital, Tessa is responsible for expanding the firm’s presence across Asia-Pac, working closely with hedge fund managers, digital-asset fund promoters, and institutional partners to connect them with CV5’s regulated fund platform and end-to-end structuring capabilities.
OFFICES
Locally Rooted,
‍Globally Positioned
With offices across key financial hubs and more on the horizon, our global presence is powered by deep local insight and a trusted partner network enabling us to deliver tailored solutions wherever opportunity takes you.
Cayman IslandsLondonTokyoSingaporeAbu DhabiEl Salvador
Offices in multiple countries to support our clients. Map of offices. London office of CV5 CapitalSingapore office of CV5 CapitalTokyo office of CV5 CapitalCayman office of CV5 CapitalEl Salvador office of CV5 CapitalAbu Dhabi office of CV5 Capital
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Launch your fund with confidence
Begin by filling out a short questionnaire based on your desired fund type. Our team will review your submission to assess eligibility and get in touch to discuss next steps.
GET STARTED
Launch your fund with confidence
Begin by filling out a short questionnaire based on your desired fund type. Our team will review your submission to assess eligibility and get in touch to discuss next steps.
Digital Assets Fund
Formation Questionnaire
Are you looking to establish a cryptocurrency investment fund and explore key factors like compliance, structure, and investor requirements?
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Hedge Fund
Launch Questionnaire
Are you interested in launching a hedge fund and assessing the right strategies, regulatory needs, and operational setup?
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NEWS
Insights
Stay up to date with the latest insights, stories, and updates from our team and industry.
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CV5 Capital Nominated for Three Categories at the Hedgeweek Global Digital Asset Awards 2026
March 6, 2026
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CV5 Capital Nominated for Three Categories at the Hedgeweek Global Digital Asset Awards 2026

George Town, Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands - March 2026 - CV5 Capital, a CIMA-regulated institutional fund platform based in the Cayman Islands, has been nominated in three categories at the Hedgeweek Global Digital Asset Awards 2026: New Solution Provider of the Year, Regulatory Advisor of the Year, and Solution Provider of the Year: Execution and Trading.
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February 25, 2026
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OUR VALUES
Securing our Clients’ Trust
At CV5 Capital, cybersecurity is woven into the fabric of everything we do. In a fast-evolving digital economy, we prioritize secure, resilient, and future-proof infrastructure - not as an add-on, but as a fundamental pillar of client trust. Here, security isn’t a checkbox,  it’s a strategic commitment.
Innovation
At CV5, innovation is a core principle. We pursue emerging technologies - like tokenization, AI, and automation, and apply forward-thinking methodologies to deliver transformative solutions. Our commitment to continuous advancement helps clients adapt, compete, and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Giving Back
We view capital not just as a tool for growth, but as a force for positive change. Our mission extends beyond generating returns. As a Cayman Islands-based firm, we are deeply rooted in our local community. We actively support initiatives that promote learning new technologies and skillsets including AI, Web3, robotics, and cybersecurity as well as environmental causes across the region and globe.
FAQS

Trust & Transparency

We’ve covered the most common queries below — from fund setup to ongoing compliance. If you need anything else, our team is here to help.

CV5 Capital

What does CV5 Capital do?
We offer a comprehensive platform that enables both traditional and digital asset fund managers to effortlessly launch and manage hedge funds. By handling the initial legal and operational structuring, we allow fund managers to concentrate on raising capital and establishing an audited track record.
CV5 Capital is a private company incorporated on 20th January 2020 and has been at the forefront of hedge funds and digital asset fund services.  Our team members have over 100 years of collective industry experience in asset management, investment banking, law, fund governance, risk management, cybersecurity, blockchain and digital assets.
Is CV5 Capital regulated?
Yes, under the Securities Investment Business Act of the Cayman Islands with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.
Where is CV5 Capital located?
The Cayman Islands.
Why the Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands is considered the leading jurisdiction for hedge funds due to several key factors:
Regulatory Framework: The Cayman Islands offers a robust yet flexible regulatory framework that is conducive to the establishment and operation of hedge funds. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) oversees the financial services industry, ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards.
Tax Neutrality: The jurisdiction is known for its tax-neutral environment, meaning there are no direct taxes (0.00%) on profits, capital gains, or income for hedge funds. This makes it an attractive location for fund managers and investors looking to maximize returns.
Legal Expertise: The Cayman Islands has a well-established legal system based on English common law, providing a reliable and predictable legal environment. There are numerous law firms and service providers with extensive experience in fund formation and management.
Operational Efficiency: The Cayman Islands offers streamlined processes for fund registration and administration, allowing for quick and efficient setup and ongoing management of hedge funds.
Global Recognition: The jurisdiction is internationally recognized and respected, making it easier for hedge funds to attract global investors and capital
Percentage of Digital Asset Funds: As of the latest available data, approximately 63% of digital asset and crypto hedge funds are domiciled in the Cayman Islands, making it the leading jurisdiction globally for such funds. This represents a significant increase from 34% in the previous year, highlighting the jurisdiction’s growing appeal to fund managers in the digital asset space.
Why is launching a hedge fund with CV5 Capital preferable to setting up my own structure?
The increasing barriers to entry and significant costs associated with setting up a Cayman Islands fund on top of increasing fund expenses for compliance, governance and regulatory reporting have resulted in even the largest managers outsourcing to firms so they can focus on raising capital and running the strategy. We expect this trend to continue, even with many of the largest institutional asset managers as we have seen for exchange traded funds and UCITS funds in Europe. Partnering with a firm like CV5 Capital provides significant operational benefits aside from the cost efficiencies through economies of scale.
I am concerned that I will not ‘own’ my fund as an investment manager. Is that concern justified if I launch my fund via a third-party like CV5 Capital?
Not particularly. The notion of a fund manager “owning” their fund is somewhat unrealistic. Legally, an investment manager is a service provider, and the investors pay the expenses of the fund. Contractually the fund manager appointed is exclusively appointed for their fund for the life of the fund and any material decisions are made by the fund manager.
What is the regulatory capacity of CV5 Capital?
We expect to grow to US$2bn in assets under administration in the next 3 years.
Does CV5 Capital assist with capital raising for emerging manager funds?
Yes, and it is expected that we will evolve into a secure marketplace (see CV5 Markets) for funds and allocators to conduct business. Due to strict confidentiality, we do not provide the details of any funds to any third-party. However, we a routinely approached by allocators looking to allocate to the top performing hedge funds and with the consent of the respective manager we will then provide introductions.

CV5 - Hedge Fund Platform

Time frame to launch a fund?
3-4 weeks and you can begin accepting investor subscriptions.
Can I use Leverage?
Yes. You have full discretion on your investment strategy.
What is provided for the Fund launch? Do I need to engage my own legal counsel?
Once we have accepted you as a client and you have completed the fund terms questionnaire, we will then circulate the full suite of legal documentation within one week. In parallel, we will begin opening the bank account for your fund and have online access provided to the designated members of your fund management team. We will obtain an ISIN, CUSIP, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), Bloomberg Code any other securities identifiers you require.
We will also obtain the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN).
Do I need a fund management company or investment adviser?
Yes. You will need a separate legal entity to receive your management and performance fees. If you do not have one, then we can set up one offshore at the same time as your fund is being launched.
Can investor reporting being branded with my firm’s logo or will it be CV5?
Everything is white labeled with the fund manager’s logo and contact information.
Can I raise capital from US investors and non-US investors?
Yes
Do any minimum investment amounts apply for each investor?
Yes, hedge funds are not for retail investors. The minimum investment amount must be at least US$100,000 or equivalent in other currencies.
Can I have multiple share classes?
Yes
Can I have investors invest in multiple currencies?
Yes – they can invest in USD, EUR, GBP, AED, CHF, AUD, HKD, JPY, SGD, ZAR.
What is the Investor Subscription Process like?
E-Subscription process so Investors are sent a secure link to invest and onboard.
Can I list my fund on an exchange?
Yes. We can assist with the listing of a fund on any exchange. We have already listed funds on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX) which is an internationally recognized exchange. However, we can assist with arranging the listing on any exchanger internationally.
Listing a hedge fund on an exchange can provide several benefits. Firstly, it allows the fund to raise additional capital more easily, as shares can be sold to a broader investor base, including institutional investors.
Secondly, it enhances the visibility and reputation of the company among investors and institutions due to compliance with regulatory norms and increased transparency.

CV5 - Digital Asset Fund Platform

Time frame to launch a fund?
3-4 weeks and you can begin accepting investor subscriptions.
Can I use Leverage?
Yes. You have full discretion on your investment strategy.
What centralized exchanges can the Fund trade on?
All: Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Deribit, OKX, KuCoin, ByBit etc. We have VIP relationships with all CEX’s.
Who sets up the account with a CEX?
We do. We take care of the account with our core relationship partners. We open a separate account for each Fund rather than a sub-account to avoid any confusion or risk of commingling of assets.
What is provided for the Fund launch? Do I need to engage my own legal counsel?
Once we have accepted you as a client and you have completed the fund terms questionnaire, we will then circulate the full suite of legal documentation within one week. In parallel, we will begin opening the bank account for your fund and have online access provided to the designated members of your fund management team. We will obtain an ISIN, CUSIP, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), Bloomberg Code any other securities identifiers you require.
We will also obtain the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN).
Do I need a fund management company or investment adviser?
Yes. You will need a separate legal entity to receive your management and performance fees. If you do not have one, then we can set up one offshore at the same time as your fund is being launched.
Can investor reporting be branded with my firm’s logo or will it be CV5?
Everything is white labeled with the fund manager’s logo and contact information.
Does CV5 Capital assist with website formation, pitch-decks, factsheets and data-room?
Yes
Can I raise capital from US investors and non-US investors?
Yes
Do any minimum investment amounts apply for each investor?
Yes, hedge funds are not for retail investors. The minimum investment amount must be at least US$100,000 or equivalent in other currencies.
Can I have multiple share classes?
Yes
Can I have investors invest in multiple currencies?
Yes – they can invest in USD, EUR, GBP, AED, CHF, AUD, HKD, JPY, SGD, ZAR.
What is the Investor Subscription Process like?
E-Subscription process so Investors are sent a secure link to invest and onboard.
Can I list my fund on an exchange?
Yes. We can assist with the listing of a fund on any exchange. We have already listed funds on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX) which is an internationally recognized exchange. However, we can assist with arranging the listing on any exchanger internationally.
Listing a hedge fund on an exchange can provide several benefits. Firstly, it allows the fund to raise additional capital more easily, as shares can be sold to a broader investor base, including institutional investors.
Secondly, it enhances the visibility and reputation of the company among investors and institutions due to compliance with regulatory norms and increased transparency.

Tokenisation

What are the benefits of tokenization?
Tokenisation of hedge funds offers several benefits, including enhanced liquidity, reduced operational costs, and increased accessibility for a broader range of investors. By using blockchain technology, hedge funds can fractionalize ownership, allowing smaller investors to participate in what were traditionally high-barrier-to-entry investments. This fractional ownership also enables the pooling of smaller amounts of capital, potentially increasing the total investment capital available for hedge funds.
Additionally, tokenisation can automate processes such as dividend distribution and asset management, potentially reducing fees and improving efficiency for both fund managers and investors.
I am interested in the tokenization of my Fund. How can I do this?
Please contact us to discuss.
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