1. Strategic consulting
- Market analysis and positioning : Evaluation of the crypto ecosystem (exchanges, mining companies, wallet providers, DeFi projects, token issuers).
- Identification of target companies : Search for suitable acquisition or merger partners in the Web3, DeFi or blockchain segment.
- Strategic valuation : Assessing whether an acquisition, merger, or strategic partnership will create the most value.
2. Company valuation
- Classic valuation : DCF analysis, multiples, comparable companies.
- Specific crypto assessment : tokenomics, on-chain data, liquidity pools, smart contract risks, and governance structures.
- Due diligence : Financial, technical, regulatory and security analysis of the target company.
3. Legal and regulatory advice
- Compliance & AML/KYC : Assessment of compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements.
- Licensing and supervisory law : Advice on BaFin, FINMA or EU MiCA requirements.
- Token regulation : Examination of whether tokens should be classified as securities, utility or payment tokens.
4. Transaction structuring
- Contract design : LOI, SPA, token swap agreements or asset deals.
- Tax structuring : Optimization taking into account crypto taxation, holding periods and international structures.
- Integration & Post-Merger Management : Harmonization of IT systems, wallets, smart contracts, and compliance processes.
5. Technical and safety due diligence
- Code review : Analysis of smart contracts for security vulnerabilities.
- Blockchain audit : Review of on-chain activities, wallet security, and custody solutions.
- Technology integration : Assessing how different blockchains and token economies can be connected after the merger.