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Active, thesis-driven management

Innovation Fund

Ecosystems with real usage, selected with a written thesis.

An active portfolio across the ecosystems with the strongest value proposition: layer 1 and layer 2 infrastructure, mature decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization. Every position starts with a written thesis covering catalysts, risks and exit conditions, and is reviewed with discipline.

Horizon
Multi-year, 3 years or more
Risk
4 / 5
Horizon · Multi-year, 3 years or more

01 / The opportunity

Why this fund exists.

A growth satellite around a Bitcoin or Ethereum core. It adds actively managed exposure to the next generation of digital infrastructure. Exposure to AI and crypto lives in the AI Fund.

01

The infrastructure is still being built

The layer 1 and layer 2 networks that process payments, contracts and digital assets are far from their final form. Those that combine low cost, security and real developer adoption may capture a meaningful share of the value that moves on-chain. Identifying them early, and dropping those that stall, is the work of active management.

02

DeFi that already works

Some on-chain lending, exchange and derivatives protocols have operated for years through several market cycles, with verifiable revenue. A protocol’s maturity, measured in time in operation, usage and behavior under stress, is a more reliable signal than any promise of yield. The fund focuses on that mature part of the sector.

03

Real-world assets on-chain

Tokenizing bonds, funds and credit connects traditional finance with crypto infrastructure. With frameworks such as the US GENIUS Act, enacted in July 2025 (White House, July 2025), the entry of regulated institutions becomes more viable. The ecosystems that bridge that capital have a very large potential market.

04

Revenue that can be verified

On-chain, the fees each user pays are recorded and anyone can audit them. That makes it possible to tell networks and protocols that charge for a real service apart from those that only hand out incentives. Tokens are increasingly designed so that part of that revenue reaches holders, and the fund prioritizes ecosystems where the link between usage and value is visible and measurable.

02 / How we manage it

Written rules, not impulses.

  1. 01

    A written thesis for every position

    Before buying, every position has in writing why it exists, what would drive it, what would invalidate it and when to exit. If the thesis cannot be written, there is no investment.

  2. 02

    Real-usage and liquidity filters

    Only assets with verifiable on-chain usage, teams with a track record and enough liquidity to exit in a stressed market qualify. Memecoins, presales and assets without market depth are excluded.

  3. 03

    Sizing by volatility

    More volatile positions carry less weight, and each ecosystem has a concentration limit. No single idea can determine the fund’s outcome.

  4. 04

    Review and disciplined exit

    Every thesis is reviewed at least once a quarter. We exit when the thesis is invalidated, not when price hurts. Custody is segregated under contract, with periodic position reporting.

03 / Portfolio

What goes in and what doesn’t.

Includes

  • Liquid assets from ecosystems with verifiable usage
  • Infrastructure, mature DeFi and real-world asset tokenization
  • Operational USD/USDC for rebalancing

Excludes

  • Memecoins, presales and ICOs
  • Tokens without enough liquidity to exit in stressed markets
  • Sustained leverage

04 / Investor profile

Who it is for. And who it is not for.

A fit if

  • Investors with a multi-year horizon who want to participate in the next generation of digital infrastructure.
  • Those who already hold a Bitcoin or Ethereum core and want a managed growth complement.
  • Those without the time or technical depth to evaluate protocols, who value having every decision documented.

Not a fit if

  • Anyone who wants only Bitcoin or only Ethereum, or cannot tolerate part of the portfolio losing substantial value.
  • Anyone expecting results within months: this fund’s theses are measured in years.
  • Anyone seeking concentrated exposure to AI and crypto: that is what the AI Fund is for.

05 / Terms

Clear from day one.

These are the fund’s reference terms. The final ones are set in your private contract, which we review with you point by point before signing.

Minimum investment
USD 50,000Per investor, under contract
Management fee
2% per yearOn assets under management
Performance fee
20%Only on net gains above the previous peak (high-water mark)
Minimum term
12 monthsQuarterly redemptions after the term
Redemption notice
90-day noticeBefore each quarterly window
Benchmark
Crypto Total Market Cap excluding BTC (TOTAL2)For comparison, not a return target

Segregated custody under contract, with periodic position reporting. Daleki Capital is not a regulated financial institution; it operates through private contracts.

06 / Risks

What can go wrong.

  • Selection risk. Active management can be wrong. A well-written thesis can turn out to be mistaken, and the portfolio can lag the crypto market as a whole, and even Bitcoin, for long periods.
  • Protocol failure. Protocols can suffer code bugs, exploits, oracle failures or governance failures. Even in mature ecosystems, an incident can cause a position to lose most or all of its value.
  • Liquidity in stressed markets. Assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum tend to lose liquidity exactly when it is needed most. In a sharp decline, exiting a position can cost more than expected or take longer.
  • Volatility above Bitcoin’s. Historically, the crypto market outside Bitcoin has fallen further in bear markets. Diversifying across ecosystems helps, but in liquidity crises crypto assets tend to fall together.
  • Regulation and vehicle liquidity. Regulatory changes can affect entire categories, such as decentralized finance or tokenization. Your interest in the fund can only be withdrawn in the windows and periods set by the contract.

07 / FAQ

What investors ask us.

What assets does the fund hold?

Liquid assets from the ecosystems described: layer 1 and layer 2 infrastructure, mature DeFi and real-world asset tokenization, plus operating cash. Specific positions are detailed in investor reports, not in public materials.

What is performance compared against?

Against total crypto market capitalization excluding Bitcoin, because that is the universe the fund selects from. The benchmark appears in this profile’s terms table.

Do you use leverage?

The fund excludes sustained leverage. The exact limits are set out in your contract.

What happens if a thesis fails?

The position is exited under the conditions written at the outset. Each position is sized so that a single mistake does not define the fund’s outcome, although it does affect it.

When can I withdraw my capital?

According to the holding period and redemption windows shown in this profile’s terms table and in your contract. Given its horizon, it is best to invest only capital you will not need for several years.

08 / Next step

Let’s talk about the Innovation Fund.

A manager reviews your goal, your horizon and whether this fund fits. No commitment and no pressure.

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