From Strategy to Execution

DS3 is a boutique advisory firm bridging traditional finance and digital assets.
We've helped hedge funds, exchanges, trading firms, and infrastructure providers refine strategies, grow revenue, and access opportunities across the crypto ecosystem.

Advisory
services

We partner with institutional clients to solve complex challenges and drive growth.

Sales

Structured processes, targeted outreach, and revenue acceleration.

Business Development

Driving revenue growth through deal origination, strategic relationships, and market expansion.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Scaling

Go-to-market execution for product launches and scalable growth.

Market Research & Competitive Intelligence

Insights to inform positioning, strategy, and decision-making.

Talent Solutions

Access to high-quality talent through our curated network.

M&A Advisory

End-to-end transaction support from preparation through execution.

Preparation

Narrative development, investor materials, financial modelling, and data room structuring.

Market Sounding

Assessing buyer interest, valuation expectations, and optimal timing.

Go-to-Market

Targeting and engaging buyers, running a focused and structured sale process.

Due Diligence

Coordinating diligence, managing information flow, and supporting transparent feedback.

Negotiation & Structuring

Advising on valuation, deal structure, and negotiation strategy.

Why DS3?

Deep institutional & crypto expertise
Network of acquirers, investors, and operators
Trusted by clients through transition and growth
Supporting projects from ideation to execution

We really appreciated Gavin and DS3's advice this year across several projects. As we looked to build our understanding of crypto markets, we wanted to work with someone who had seen it all before. We will continue to work with Gavin and DS3 in the future.

David Bicknell, CFO, Immutable

What distinguishes DS3 is their ability to bridge digital asset markets and traditional finance in a pragmatic, execution-focused way. They operated as genuine partners rather than external consultants and integrated seamlessly with our internal team.

Yann Allemann, Co-Founder, Glassnode, Swissblock, Cense

DS3 have generated substantial value for our business in multiple critical areas, they know the digital assets market as well as anybody and provide actionable consulting insights.

Alfonso Delgado, Managing Director, Silver 8

We've worked with Gavin and DS3 for almost three years and have greatly benefited from their advice and support, particularly in the European market.

Will Galvin, COO, Membrane Labs

DS3 were a trusted partner throughout our rebrand and new fund launch, quickly becoming a natural extension of our team. They brought clarity, structure, and thoughtful execution within a tight timeframe, while managing stakeholders and keeping everything aligned and progressing smoothly. We would not hesitate to partner with them again.

Samantha Bohbot, Partner, RockawayX

DS3 has been a trusted partner across multiple products and geographies. Their breadth of expertise, reliability, and consistent delivery of high-quality work and talent have made them a valued contributor across our organisation.

Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange

DS3 have generated substantial value for our business in multiple critical areas. They know the digital assets market as well as anybody and provide actionable consulting insights.

Tara Mac Auley, Lantern Ventures

Looking to scale, sell, or solve something complex?

Let’s connect and explore how DS3 can help.