About Us
About Us
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Your Global Web3 Advisor
Ventus Partners is distinguished by our swift and comprehensive service across an extensive spectrum of Web3 operations. Our reputation is built upon our successful engagements with a diverse array of projects, from nascent startups to mature blockchain networks, all within the vibrant Web3 ecosystem.
Our counsel is underpinned by the collective wisdom of Ventus Partners’ worldwide network of licensed professionals. Our advice is not only globally informed but also tailored to meet local demands, offering our clients insights that are both broad in scope and applicable in practice.
We excel in crafting custom strategies for our clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, startups, token issuers, foundations, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and corporate entities. Our aim is to streamline and elevate operations while ensuring strict compliance with relevant regulations.
Our extensive global network and experience place us in a unique position of connectivity. We are adept at bridging the gap between investors and the most promising projects within the Web3 space.
At Ventus Partners, our mission is to simplify the complex, unlocking the full potential of Web3 for our clients through bespoke, compliant, and effective solutions.
Your Global Web3 Advisor
Diverse Expertise
From startups to mature blockchain networks, we cover the full Web3 spectrum.
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Global Insight, Local Relevance
Our advice, rooted in worldwide expertise, is tailored for local application.
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Custom Strategies
Tailored solutions for individuals, startups, DAOs, and more, focusing on operational efficiency and compliance.
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Unique Connectivity
Bridging investors with top Web3 projects through our extensive network.
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Our Mission
Simplify the complex in Web3, offering bespoke, compliant solutions to unlock your full potential.
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Ventus has 10 years of experience in the blockchain space & over 30 years of business, finance, and legal experience
Our Team
Our team are veterans in the Web3, Finance and Legal space, bringing unparalleled expertise and dedication to your success.
Chris Cousins
Partner - Finance
Chris is a finance professional with deep experience in crypto and regulated offshore industries. After Graduating from SJU, Chris worked with a global family office for over 10 years as a trader and director. In 2015 he ran one of ICANN’s largest internet registries as part of a regulated EIF fund. Chris has been active in crypto since 2013, he has invested or co-founded several projects and is a board member of a popular perpetuals exchange.
Svetlin Konsulov
Lawyer
Svetlin is a Bulgarian-based Lawyer and certified EU Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. Svetlin has focused his career on the regulated crypto industry and serves as in-house counsel for a number of clients. He focuses on advisory services pertaining to international and EU based licensing, structuring and regulatory setup. He acts as Llama Risk legal counsel and an independent AML & regulatory compliance consultant for several DAOs.
Bryn Bennett
Business Development Director
Bryn’s Web3 career began by integrating smart contracts to streamline processes for his business. At Secret Network, he worked in technical support & marketing. He Co-Founded the Secret Agency DAO LLC & led Business Development for the layer 1 blockchain ecosystem, connecting Founder teams to VC’s. Presently, Bryn drives development at GOV.DAO, and teaches at European Tech School & Frankfurt School Blockchain Center.
Tom Banner
Corporate Finance Director
Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Finance from ESADE. He has worked in several financial roles both as an operator including roles as CFO for ai.market and CEO of MyCoins, a wealth management platform for Web3. Tom has been a principle investor at Octopus Ventures and DN Capital. He is passionate about tokenomics and deeply heavily involved in DeFi and crypto investing.
Our Team
Our team are veterans in the Web3 space, bringing unparalleled expertise and dedication to your success.
Tom Banner
Corporate Finance Director
Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Finance from ESADE. He has worked in several financial roles both as an operator including roles as CFO for ai.market and CEO of MyCoins, a wealth management platform for Web3 and an investor at Octopus Ventures and DN Capital. He is passionate about tokenomics and deeply heavily involved in DeFi and crypto investing.
Bryn Bennett
Business Development Director
Bryn is one of the Co-Founders of The Secret Agency, a non-profit DAO focussed on campaigning for privacy in the Web3 space. Bryn’s journey to the Web3 space began with trying to automate some of the more cumbersome supply chain processes into smart contracts. He then worked for Secret Network in technical support, marketing & business development. Bryn now works with Ventus Partners driving our business development efforts through the crypto ecosystem.
Svetlin Konsulov
Lawyer
Svetlin is a Bulgarian-based Lawyer and certified EU Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. Svetlin has focused his career on the regulated crypto industry and serves as in-house counsel for a number of clients. He focuses on advisory services pertaining to international and EU based licensing, structuring and regulatory setup. He acts as Llama Risk legal counsel and an independent AML & regulatory compliance consultant for several DAOs and Exchanges.
Chris Cousins
Founder & CEO
Chris is a finance professional with deep experience in crypto and regulated offshore industries. After Graduating from SJU, Chris worked with a global family office and ICBC as a buy-side trader. In 2015 he ran one of ICANN’s largest internet registries as part of a regulated EIF fund. Chris has been active in crypto since 2013, he has invested or co-founded several projects and is a board member of a popular derivatives protocol.
