GAP 3 Partners (G3), a Dubai-based virtual asset advisory firm, has officially secured an Operational License from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). With this milestone, G3 becomes the first regulated Virtual Asset Investment Advisor in Dubai authorized to serve institutional clients across the Emirate.
This development not only elevates G3’s position but also reflects the evolution of Dubai’s digital asset regulatory environment, now primed to support institutional growth in the blockchain and Web3 space.
Built by Industry Pioneers
G3 was founded by veterans of the crypto and fintech sectors:
- Robin Janaway (Outlier Ventures)
- Chris Donovan (NEAR Foundation)
- Adib Tohme
Together, they bring decades of collective experience across blockchain, investment strategy, and Web3 development.
What G3 Offers
GAP 3 Partners is more than just an advisor, it’s a full-service partner helping institutions navigate and thrive in the complex world of digital assets. Their core services include:
- Token Strategy & Structuring
- Virtual Asset Licensing Guidance
- Treasury Management Solutions
- Token-Market Execution Support
- Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenisation Advisory
By combining traditional financial acumen with deep blockchain expertise, G3 is uniquely positioned to help family offices, investment firms, and corporates enter the virtual asset space confidently and compliantly.
Why It Matters
Dubai continues to lead the charge in progressive digital asset regulation. VARA’s licensing of G3 reinforces the city’s goal to create a safe, structured, and growth-friendly environment for digital finance.
For institutions, the challenges of entering the Web3 world, regulatory uncertainty, technical complexity, and reputational risk, can be overwhelming. G3 aims to simplify that journey.
- First-Mover Advantage – As Dubai’s first licensed firm in this space, G3 offers exclusive early access to new opportunities.
- Trust & Transparency – Backed by regulatory oversight, G3 operates with the discipline and integrity required by institutional investors.
- Strategic Edge – With insights into tokenisation, DeFi infrastructure, and blockchain use cases, G3 helps clients future-proof their portfolios.
Founders’ Vision
“Dubai’s regulatory leadership, combined with growing institutional interest in digital assets, creates a unique landscape for innovation,” said the founding team in a joint statement. “We’re building G3 to be the go-to Virtual Asset Investment Advisor in the region, helping institutions unlock value and lead in the next financial era.”
About GAP 3 Partners
GAP 3 Partners is a VARA-regulated investment advisory firm connecting traditional finance with the Web3 revolution. Its unified advisory model is tailored to help institutions launch, manage, and scale digital asset strategies with clarity and confidence.