Bespoke Governance Services

Many innovative blockchain technology companies struggle to reach their full market potential due to governance and procedural fundamentals gaps. These shortcomings often lead to due diligence failures, preventing companies from successfully onboarding institutions and governments. At Appold, we offer an unrivalled governance service to ensure clients are “institutional ready”.

Experts In Better Governance

At Appold, we have worked closely with major financial institutions, providing comprehensive due diligence on blockchain technology companies. These include exchanges, custodians, liquidity providers, staking firms, and potential strategic partners.

Additionally, blockchain technology companies and foundations have mandated us to strengthen their risk management processes, establish robust policies and procedures, and implement reporting standards that meet the expectations of institutional and governmental partners.

This extensive experience allows us to offer unrivalled guidance on corporate governance, policies, and procedures, ensuring our clients are fully prepared for institutional scrutiny and partnership opportunities.

A Full-Service Governance & Due Diligence Offering

Appold offers a full-service governance & due diligence package to two distinct groups:

Web3 Foundations

Our years of firsthand experience in the digital asset industry have shown us how many companies with innovative tech often fail to reach their full market potential due to a lack of governance and procedural basics. Due diligence failures leave companies unable to onboard institutions.

As part of an “Institutional ready” Service, Appold can assess and implement higher levels of institutional-type governance to increase onboarding and acceptance rates. 

Services Offered:

  • Governance Framework Evaluation: Review of organisational structures, decision-making processes, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Transparency Enhancement: Assessment of reporting practices and recommendations to improve information disclosure.

  • Regulatory Compliance Review: Analysis of compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the digital asset space.

  • Actionable Improvement Plans: Customised strategies to address identified gaps and implement best practices.

  • Ongoing Support and Monitoring: Continuous advisory services to adapt governance structures as your company grows and the regulatory landscape evolves.

VC Investments

We are committed to assisting venture capital firms in enhancing the governance of their blockchain portfolios, making them "next round ready" for bigger investment opportunities.

Appold offers comprehensive governance assessment services tailored specifically for venture capitalists investing in digital assets. Our services are designed to:

  • Assess Current Governance Structures: We evaluate the existing governance frameworks of your blockchain investments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Improve Transparency: By enhancing reporting and disclosure practices, we help build trust with stakeholders and potential investors.

  • Strengthen Governance Practices: We provide actionable recommendations to align your investments with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

  • Prepare for Larger Funding Rounds: Our assessments ensure that your investments meet the expectations of bigger investors, facilitating smoother transitions into subsequent funding stages.