Digital Asset Studios

Digital Asset Studios (DAS) is a tech start-up studio with a preference for Web3 and AI. 

(1) DAS provides focused and tailored incubation and acceleration for dynamic tech start-ups worldwide, that have not yet raised a Seed round of $3m and above, so that founders and teams can focus on the product / tech, while we focus on the commercialization and business side of things. 

This includes the following dynamics: 
- Global Structuring (UK, US, Islands, UAE, Panama, Singapore); 
- Financial Engineering (Modeling, Tokenomics, Valuations, Monetization); 
- Fundraising support & strategy (Grants, Angel, Pre-Seed & Seed);
- Human Resources & Recruitment; and 
- Certain Legal Elements (SAFE, SAFT, Warrants, ESOP, etc).

(2) DAS operates a collaborative tech co-working space in Cape Town, on the best street in town (Bree Street). DAS portfolio companies, OpsFi clients and invited Nomads are welcome to utilize the space by arrangement.

Co-Founder & CEO

OpsFi

OpsFi (Operations.Finance Limited) provides institutional grade web3 & blockchain financial services & commercial advisory.

We are your Web3 Financial Engineering Advisor, Crypto Accountant, and Strategic CFO.

We focus on innovative Web3 organizations, including Infrastructure, DeFi, DePin, RWAs, Gaming,  developer tooling, DAOs, NFTs, etc. 

We specialise in the Startup, Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A/B cycles.

Offerings include:

Bookkeeping, Accounting & CFO Reporting:

- Crypto & Fiat Bookkeeping / Accounting;
- Cash Burn/Runway Analysis, including various forecasting scenarios; and
- Investment-Grade Financial Reporting and Insights, etc.

Web3 Financial advisory and transaction services:

- Monetization Engineering, 
- Financial Modelling, 
- Due diligence,
- Tokenomics frameworks, architecture & modelling,
- Existing tokenomics and business model audits / reviews,
- Token Launch and Project Go-To-Market Strategies,
- White Papers & Pitch Decks.

Visit our website - www.opsfi.xyz for (i) a full suite of our services or (ii) to schedule a free discovery call

Growth Lending

The focus on alternative asset classes are early stage start-ups, blockchain technologies, web3 and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the executive team to adopt alternative asset strategies;
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify alternative asset growth opportunities and potential challenges;
- Monitor alternative asset market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making;
- Develop and implement alternative asset go-to-market strategies;
- Engage with and nurture relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders; and
- Manage and train the alternative asset team.

Alternative Asset Manager

Stealth Startup

Co-Founder

Pl3dge

Building in stealth. Launching dynamic blockchain, multi-ecosystem Life Cover solutions for High-Net-Worth Individuals, digital nomads, web3 organizations and web3 investors.

Thuma Mina Teaching

Thuma Mina Teaching (TMT) is a non-profit Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) and Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) enabling career and life opportunities through accessible learning in South Africa.

TMT is enriching teaching and learning through high quality captivating video-lessons and materials (currently South African Schooling curriculum for grades 8-9), posted freely to students on YouTube and other social media platforms.

TMT also licenses its content to online and physical schools to use in their learning management system.

I joined TMT's cause and incredible organisation as I believe in the founding team, as well as this is truly the right solution to South Africa's educational crisis, and thereafter Africa and the rest of the world.

Watch this space, the educational revolution is upon us.

Reach out if you are interested in collaborating or contributing, (i.e. tax breaks available).

Non Executive Director

bitgrit Inc.

Non-Executive Advisor

BOOST&Co

BOOST&Co is a private equity, Venture Capital / Debt Fund manager that creates growth capital solutions for some of Europe’s most promising SMEs. We like working with innovative fast-growing SMEs, led by talented management teams.

Our financing solutions are growth loans and venture debt facilities that are tailor-made to help businesses expand, without incurring a high dilution to the existing ownership.

I work directly with our Principles to deploy our funds' capital, including:

- Analysing business plans/models and financial models of European SME's (broad range of industries);
- Compiling investment reports/memos;
- Presenting to the Credit/Investment Committee;
- Coaching the investment analysts; and
- Managing the full end to end funding process (i.e. KYC, FDD, legals, etc).

Investment Manager

Deloitte South Africa

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) | Transaction Services | Corporate Finance

Manager

Deloitte

I was on a short term assignment with the Deloitte office in Boston where I worked in the financial services team.

Senior

I completed my three years of audit articles at the Deloitte & Touche office based in Cape Town.

I was made an auditor in charge (AIC) from June 2016 (half way through my 3 years of articles).

Responsibilities include: 
- Managing teams as the auditor in charge (AIC). 
- Performing detailed risk assessment procedures on audit clients
- Identifying significant risks and creating responsive procedures.
- Identifying and testing internal controls (Design, implementation and operating effectiveness)
- Obtaining a detailed understanding of the client's business, industry & processes.
- Coordinating client deliverables from various departments within the Firm.
- Managing deadlines.
- Drafting reports to management, those charged with governance and audit committees
- Detail testing of client’s financial statements
- Providing guidance and coaching to audit teams

My client portfolio over my articles has been primarily financial services, with offshore hedge funds, offshore investment trusts, a private equity investment company, a medical aid fund, a provident fund and a stock broker. I have also been on short stints with general clients, including retail, manufacturing and agriculture (export).

Proficient in working with Microsoft Office, applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel on a daily basis.

Experience with various accounting systems including SAP, Geneva, Pastel, Sage and VIP.

Audit Senior

My motto: Analyze the past, be dynamic in the present and be strategic in planning for the future

I am driven to improve financial inclusion on a global scale. I believe that Blockchain technologies and the Web3 Ethos has the best ability to achieve global financial inclusion and significantly improve all of our standards of living. 

It is inevitable that blockchain technologies and Web3 will have major mainstream use cases in the medium term future.

Therefore I co-founded Operations.Finance to help founders and web3 teams fundraise, and most importantly build profitable and sustainable web3 organizations, which in turn develops foundations to build on top of, and accelerates the mainstream adoption.

We have the brightest minds entering this space to solve some of our biggest global challenges and we cannot afford to let them down with sub optimal support in the financial services realm. We need to help them thrive in this pioneering ecosystem!

Greg Tomaselli CA (SA)

netCFO

Outsourced Accounting, VAT, Payroll & Tax Services for South African Business that is built on generating sales through Social Media & Online Advertising.

At netCFO, we help VAT-registered businesses in the online media and advertising space take control of their finances by offering monthly accounting, VAT submissions, payroll, and tax services — all powered by Xero Online.

Business owners come to us because they’re tired of:

- Last-minute VAT submissions and penalties.
- Inaccurate, delayed reports that don't help decision-making.
- Poor communication with their accountant.

We solve this by becoming your outsourced accounting function, ensuring:
✅ Accurate, real-time financial reports delivered monthly.
✅ Timeous VAT submissions with no stress.
✅ Seamless payroll management that keeps your team happy.
✅ Tax compliance without the fear of penalties.
✅ Clear, ongoing communication so you never feel in the dark.

We work with you, not against you — providing practical insights to grow profits, improve cash flow, and reduce financial admin headaches.

If you want to ditch the stress of financial management and focus on growing your business, let’s connect.

Managing Director

BOOST&Co (now Growth Lending)

An international Fund Manager providing debt investments to SMEs in the UK and the USA. I was involved in the debt structuring team; performing business, and financial analysis, and creating credit papers for investment committees, and supporting the dealmakers from introduction to conclusion.

Analyst: Debt Structuring

Bowden Corporate Finance

A boutique Corporate Finance Advisory firm in Southern Africa. I was in a support role to M&A transactions, which included performing due diligence, preparing financial models, and creating investment documents (i.e. Pitch Decks, Investment Memorandums, etc.), as well as facilitating engagement with legal teams to effect transactions.

Corporate Finance Transaction Support

JTC Chartered Accountants

Audit Supervisor

SAICA Article clerk

Student - University of Pretoria

Student: BcomHons Financial Management

Vividus Men Day House

Chairperson of the Executive Committee includes leading a team of 14 members in the operational activities of Vividus Men Day House. Vividus Men is a day house dedicated to provide a place where every day student can belong and be valued, where they can passionately and proudly participate and set new standards at the University of Pretoria.

Chairperson

10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE

Assist Duty managers on all issues as needed 
Draw up marketing plan for the year 2014 as requested by owner 
Receive guests upon arrival and ensure valid check in 
Cater to guests to all their requests 
Man reception when needed 
Assist in setup and service of conference/function venues

Assistant Duty Manager

La Volta Dance Club

Individual dance lessons instructor 
Group classes’ instructor 
Exhibitions choreographer for my students 
Participated in various shows for La Volta
Welcoming guests at events

Dance Instructor

I help small to medium sized business owners increase profits, reduce cash flow stress, and streamline financial administration.

The most common problem business owners face with their accountant is lack of communication.

This results in:

- Crunch time catch up for VAT submissions. 
- Inaccurate and untimely reporting.
- Penalties and Interest on late submissions.

At netCFO we work with our clients - not against them.

Our main focus:
- Increase profits and reduce cash flow stress
- Providing monthly financial reports that actually make a difference for your business
- Guide you through tax and financial jargon, empowering business leaders.
- Set up frequent communication and reminder channels to ensure collaboration and timeous submissions.

I host workshops, webinars, and create content to bring real world business financial management education to business owners.

DM me if you need the following services:
> Monthly Accounting, VAT, Payroll, and Tax Services 
> Fractional CFO & Cash Flow Strategy Support

"A garden doesn't grow because you wish it to grow, it grows because you work in it" - Leila Hormozi

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