Advising and Investing in Companies
Art Basel Miami — Advising and Investing in Companies
Chanté Eliaszadeh — Panelist
Discussion
Panelist at Art Basel Miami on a session addressing the legal and investment frameworks for advising and investing in early-stage blockchain and fintech companies. The panel explored diligence practices, token-sale structuring, securities law compliance for startup financings, and the interaction between traditional venture capital structures and on-chain equivalents (SAFTs, token warrants, DAO-issued equity tokens). Audience was a mix of collectors, investors, operators, and art-market participants exploring tokenization of real-world assets.
Topics Covered
- Early-stage company counsel
- Token sale structuring
- SAFTs and token warrants
- Venture capital for blockchain
- Tokenization of real-world assets
- Startup investment frameworks
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