Real ownership or authority
The applicant must own and control the asset, or hold current, verifiable authority from the owner.
Private placement guide
How to evaluate a private placement programme
A credible private placement starts with the position, not a promised return. Verify ownership or authority, lawful source, control, custody, jurisdiction, counterparties and the current executed documents before considering suitability.
Qualification first
What makes a private placement programme credible?
The words “private placement” are used for very different arrangements. A serious review separates regulated securities placements, private-market opportunities and specialist trade structures, then checks whether the proposed route fits the actual asset and jurisdiction.
Lawful source
Source of funds and source of wealth must be understandable, documented and consistent with the position.
Verified control
Wallet, bank, custody or institutional evidence must be verified using a method appropriate to the asset.
Current documents
Terms, custody, insurance, fees, counterparties and settlement follow the current executed documents, not screenshots or old summaries.
Practical checklist
Private placement due diligence before submission
Complete these checks before sending a CIS, proof of funds, bank statement, wallet statement, corporate record or authority document.
Identity and authority
Confirm the identity of the principal, mandate chain, signatory authority and any introducer role.
Asset ownership and control
Confirm who legally owns the asset, who controls it and whether third-party claims or restrictions exist.
Company and beneficial ownership
Check company status, directors, shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners.
Document integrity
Confirm documents are genuine, current, complete and internally consistent.
Source of funds and wealth
Establish a lawful, supportable origin for the funds or assets.
Sanctions, adverse media and fraud
Screen the parties and investigate material inconsistencies or warning signs.
Independent verification
Reject information that is materially false, altered, misleading or cannot be independently verified.
Security: Never send private keys, seed phrases, recovery phrases, passwords or remote wallet access. KMDT does not require these credentials.
Control and protection
How custody and insurance should be documented
The custody position depends on the approved route. Client-controlled structures can keep the principal in the verified client wallet. Other eligible routes may use an approved desk, a Fireblocks-supported arrangement or third-party escrow.
Client-controlled routes
The client retains wallet control unless the executed structure expressly requires otherwise. KMDT does not trade or deploy the client’s assets.
Approved custody or escrow
The custodian, protected interest, insured party, limits, exclusions and claims conditions must appear in the executed documents.
Smaller arrangements
Eligible smaller custodial arrangements are fully insured where the applicable executed agreement and policy confirm that cover.
Larger arrangements
For an approved larger contract, the designated trade wallet is insured once it enters the trade structure. All cover remains subject to the executed documents.
Conversion and settlement
Plan FIAT, BTC and stablecoin conversion before programme entry
A workable position can fail because the asset, chain, banking corridor or settlement route is wrong. Confirm the required asset, network, custody route, conversion desk and final off-ramp before execution.
FIAT to stablecoin
Confirm the banking corridor, approved conversion provider, beneficiary details and settlement timetable.
ERC20 and TRC20
Use the required chain where applicable. A valid balance on the wrong network may not qualify for a particular route.
BTC and ETH
Confirm wallet type, ownership, control method, source position and any approved conversion requirement.
Off-ramping
Plan distribution, conversion, banking and compliance before the first settlement, not after value is produced.
Direct answers
Private placement questions
What is the first step?
Start with the real asset or position: asset type, amount, jurisdiction, ownership or authority, custody, control and available evidence.
Is a screenshot enough?
No. Screenshots can support context but do not independently prove ownership, control or current availability.
Can terms be sent before qualification?
A high-level overview may be available. Detailed current terms should follow enough qualification to identify a credible route.
Are returns guaranteed?
No. Any indicative profile is subject to eligibility, live capacity, counterparties, risks and executed documentation. Actual outcomes may be lower or higher.