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Last time, we had:
– 270 Single Family Offices
– 90 Multi Family Offices
– 180 Funds of Funds
– 300 LPs
– 570 angels
– hundreds of GPs
Speakers & Topics
- Shubhra Jain
Head of Healthcare Investments
@ Tarsadia SFO
AUM: $2 billionPanel "$B+ Family Office panel: in what and how we're investing? RE, PE, VC & other alternatives"
Dr. Shubhra Jain leads the healthcare investment practice at Tarsadia Investments, a single-family office managing over $2 billion in assets. Tarsadia’s investment thesis spans transformative sectors, including health-tech, life sciences, fin-tech, and real estate, fostering scalable solutions and high-impact growth. - Jessica Holsey
Managing Director @ GCM Grosvenor
AUM: $80 billionHow do we evaluate Fund Managers? What's important to us as Institutional LPs?
Ms. Holsey focuses on private equity diverse manager investments and small and emerging manager investments. She is a member of the Sustainability Committee. Prior to joining GCM Grosvenor, Ms. Holsey was President and Co-Founder of Susty Party, a consumer products company where she oversaw all aspects of the business including managing strategic relationships with key sales accounts, overseeing operations, new product development and production forecasting. Ms. Holsey began her career at Credit Suisse as an Analyst in Equity Sales and Trading before later joining the Customized Fund Investment Group as a private equity analyst focused on fund investments and co-investments. Ms. Holsey received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard College. - Neetu Puranikmath
Senior Investment Officer @ Cooper SFOPanel "$B+ Family Office panel: in what and how we're investing? RE, PE, VC & other alternatives"
Neetu Puranikmath is the Senior Investment Officer at Cooper Family Office, where she leads the selection of venture capital and private equity managers and directs diligence for VC investments across sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, and climate. With a background in VC, fintech strategy, and impact-driven investing, Neetu also served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Techstars and a mentor for the Clinton Global Initiative-University. - Chuck Tedeschi
Director @ Top Tier Capital Partners
AUM: $7.9 billionPanel "Role of Funds of Funds in the current environment & associated costs"
Top Tier Capital Partners is a $7.9 billion in AUM Venture Capital FoF. Before TTCP, Chuck worked at Pacific Western Bank, where he deployed over $3 billion in debt to venture funds and their portfolio companies. His experience also includes NEPC, SVB Capital, and Morgan Stanley. - Brett Hickey
Founder & CEO @ Star Mountain Capital
AUM: $4 billion$2 Trillion growing Private Credit Market & what it means for Private Credit Secondaries
Brett Hickey has been structuring, analyzing and managing private equity, mezzanine and US government sponsored investment funds for over a decade. Before launching Star Mountain ($4+ billion AUM) in 2010 as a specialist asset manager focused on the US lower mid-market, he was the co-founder and president of a multi-manager platform including four US-state sponsored small business investment funds. - Justin Stebbins
Partner @ Northgate Capital
AUM: $5 billionPanel "2x+ DPI Club: How to return your LPs more than expected?"
Justin Stebbins is a Partner at Northgate Capital, overseeing investments in growth equity and venture capital with $5 billion in AUM. With experience across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, he specializes in secondaries, expansion capital, and technology-focused investments, bringing deep expertise in M&A and valuation. - David Butler
Co-CEO & Managing Partner
@ Argosy Real Estate Partners
AUM: $4 billionPanel "How to Grow AUM of a Fund in 2025"
David Butler is the Co-CEO & Managing Partner of Argosy Real Estate Partners, where he directs the firm’s approx. $4 billion portfolio of multifamily, industrial, lodging, and other asset classes. With 27 years of experience in real estate investment, David shapes Argosy’s strategy for its opportunistic, value-add, core plus, and Opportunity Zone investment funds. He is also Co-Founder of Argosy-Lionbridge Management, a member of 1Sharpe Ventures' Advisory Board, and contributes to real estate policy through The Real Estate Roundtable. - Doug Mellinger
Managing Director @ Clarion Capital Partners
AUM: $1.8 billionPanel "2x+ DPI Club: How to return your LPs more than expected?"
Doug Mellinger is Managing Director and Head of Marketing at Clarion Capital Partners, overseeing sourcing and investor relations for the firm’s $1.8 billion AUM. An entrepreneur and founder of Foundation Source and Enherent, Doug brings deep experience in growth strategy and impact-driven capital deployment. He holds a degree in Entrepreneurship from Syracuse University and is an active member of Young Presidents' Organization. - Shane Neman
Principal @ Neman Ventures (SFO)Panel "1st-generation UHNWI strategies"
Shane Neman is the CIO and General Partner of Neman Ventures Family Office, focusing on venture capital, private equity, and real estate investments. An experienced investor and serial entrepreneur, he has backed over 100 startups, including FigureAI, SandboxAQ and AG1, and led significant real estate projects. A computer science graduate from NYU, Shane has founded and successfully exited multiple B2B SaaS tech startups.
- Ed Ho
Managing Partner @ Arena Investors LP
AUM: $3.4 billionPanel "How to Grow AUM of a Fund in 2025"
Ed Ho is Managing Director at Arena Investors, a global firm with over $3.4 billion in assets under management. With 20+ years of experience in capital raising and asset management, Ed drives strategic growth and client expansion. Previously, he led capital efforts at Mercury Capital Advisors and Altima Partners, which at its peak was a $4.2 billion in assets under management global equity special situations hedge fund. - Lisa Morris
Managing Director / Vice President
@ AKS Family Partners LPPanel "1st-generation UHNWI strategies"
Lisa is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the Managing Director of AKS Family Partners LP, a New York-based family office. She founded the travel company Road Concierge, which was acquired by ALTOUR in 2012. Lisa holds philanthropic roles with AKS Family Foundation, FORCE Family Office, the WiTT Fund and Vital Options International, showcasing her commitment to impactful philanthropy. - Chris Johnson
Principal @ Knightsbridge AdvisersPanel "2x+ DPI Club: How to return your LPs more than expected"
Christopher Johnson is an Investment Principal at Knightsbridge, where he contributes to portfolio management and investment due diligence. His career in alternative assets includes roles supporting private fund general partners (GPs) and institutional limited partners (LPs) with strategic insight. Previously, he was an Associate Director at Constellation Advisers, advising on valuations and due diligence for private equity and venture capital funds. Chris also has experience as an economic consultant collaborating with faculty at top universities and served as an economic policy analyst in the Obama administration. He holds MBA and MS degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and is a Kauffman Fellow. - Orley J. Pacheco
Senior Financial Advisor @ Wells Fargo
AUM: $2.08 trillionWhat do our private banking clients want to invest in?
Orley J. Pacheco is a Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, advising family offices, private equity, and venture capital clients as part of Wells Fargo’s $2.08 trillion AUM. Known for his client-centered financial strategies, Orley is also dedicated to philanthropy, supporting animal rescue initiatives and the arts.
- Jaclyn Baumgarten
Managing Partner @ IDC Ventures
AUM (IDC Ventures): $650 million
AUM (IDC Network): $2.5 billionPanel "How to Grow AUM of a Fund in 2025"
Jaclyn Baumgarten is Managing Partner at IDC Ventures, overseeing $650 million in assets as part of the $2.5 billion IDC Network. As the Founder of Boatsetter, she pioneered a leading platform in the sharing economy, now with 50,000+ boat listings globally. Recognized as a Top 100 Female Entrepreneur by Inc., she also serves on the Board of MasterCraft, applying her expertise in scaling high-impact businesses. - Alex Bean
Managing Partner @ Tandem VenturesPanel "1st-generation UHNWI strategies"
Alex is a managing partner at Tandem Ventures, an investment group focused on leveraging operator experience to drive investments in promising startups. Before Tandem Ventures, Alex co-founded Divvy, a revolutionary business expense and budget management platform. Under his guidance, Divvy experienced meteoric growth, leading to an impressive $2.5 billion exit. - Jake Block
Managing Director @ Redbrick LMD
AUM: $3.5 billionPanel "How to Grow AUM of a Fund in 2025"
Jake Block is Managing Director of Capital Markets at Redbrick LMD, leading investor relations and capital formation efforts in the Western U.S. An accomplished finance professional, Jake previously managed JBB Capital, served as a director at Deutsche Bank, and held senior roles at BNY Mellon and Nomura Securities. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a BA in economics from Vassar College, and serves on nonprofit boards promoting economic growth and education. - Daniela Plattner
Co-Founding Partner
@ Palm Venture StudiosPanel "Collaboration between Family Offices, Venture Studios, VC Funds, & Corporations"
Daniela is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Palm Venture Studios, a $90 million + venture studio. Palm is backed by a family office with a track record of over 35 acquisitions (plus 30 add on acquisitions), 18 exits and a 22x return on a blended basis. Distinctive in the venture studio landscape, Palm provides second-chance capital, strategy and operating support to promising startups which face obstacles. With over a decade of experience working alongside executive teams at startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, Daniela focuses on team performance, leadership and innovation to rescue, pivot and grow high-impact businesses. - Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais
Founder & CEO @ Annex Investments (SFO)Panel "Collaboration between Family Offices, Venture Studios, VC Funds, & Corporations"
Ahmed’s first-generation family office, Al Nowais Investments, is among the top 5–10 in Abu Dhabi, owning Rotana Hotels and managing assets across sectors like pharmaceuticals, ICT, oil and gas, and renewable energy. He later founded Annex Investments, which focuses on VC and venture building, having invested in 11–12 startups over the past 2 years, and launching projects like digital banks and hydrogen ventures. Ahmed is also a founding board member of the Emirates Angel Investor Association and a member of the Family Business Council. - Uli Maybach
Founder & President @ Maybach FoundationPanel "Family Office Trends 2025"
Maybach guided the successful company IPO in 2007 of what had been the original Maybach Motorworks, and subsequently diversified into real estate and technology forming strong connections to founders, and investment opportunities across the globe, with a particular nexus in Silicon Valley. He established the Maybach Foundation, which acknowledges the humble origins of his great grandfather the orphaned Wilhelm Maybach designer of the first Mercedes and promotes mentoring to achieve social and economic good. The Foundation is also building a Maybach archive and heritage showroom in the Maybach Motorworks hometown of Friedrichshafen, Germany. Maybach is cofounder of the official Maybach Icons of Luxury accessory brand with its growing number of global iconic boutiques, and 500+ resellers worldwide. Maybach served as ambassador for the reinvigorated Maybach automotive brand since its inception in 1997. He has a master’s degree in international business with a focus on US – German relations and is a featured speaker at various family office and private wealth conferences worldwide, where he shares insights on building and sustaining the family brand. This topic is of profound interest to both well- established multi-generational family offices and the emerging ones from the global tech and start-up communities. - Irina Varanchuk
Co-Head of Legal & Vice President
@ Amundi Alpha AssociatesPanel "Role of Funds of Funds in the current environment & associated costs"
Irina Varanchuk is a Co-Head of Legal at Amundi Alpha Associates, a private equity, private debt and infrastructure manager and advisor of multi-manager portfolios. She is a multilingual international professional with 15 years of legal experience in corporate law, M&A, private equity, private debt and infrastructure investments. Prior to joining Amundi Alpha Associates, Irina was an Associate at Baker McKenzie, secondee at Bayer (former Monsanto) and also worked for the developer of a hotel by Hilton. Irina holds a Master`s degree in law from the University of Zurich. - Christian D Evans
Chief Executive Officer
@ Pax Fortis Multi-Family OfficePanel "Family Office Trends 2025"
Pax Fortis, is a principal led multi-family office making direct investments in private & highly exclusive opportunities helmed by world-class, pedigree entrepreneurs, operations & investors. With our continued success investing in Neuralink, SandboxAQ, xAI & SpaceX we are leading the charge on exclusive direct investment opportunities. - Felix Staeritz
Founding Partner @ Staeritz & Company
Founding Partner @ Allocator One
Owner @ Staeritz Holding (SFO)Why do we invest $20M annually in first-time VC fund managers? What's important for our Family Office?
Felix is a VC/PE investor, business builder, and leader. He's the Founding Partner of Allocator One, an international VC fund-of-funds successfully identifying and anchoring the global top 3% of first-time fund managers. Staeritz & Company drives transformative strategies, including technology acquisitions and private equity investments. Staeritz Holding oversees a portfolio of over 30 ventures. He co-founded KochAbo, which exited to Marley Spoon (IPO) in 2015, and founded FoundersLane, a corporate venture builder that created over €1 billion in portfolio value before its exit in 2022. Felix has served on several boards, leveraging his expertise, such as the World Economic Forum Digital Leaders Board. Felix is also a recognized author, podcast guest, and, above all, a proud husband and father of two children. - Sam Nallen Copley
Investment Advisor @ Single Family OfficeHow did I launch an under-radar 600-family-office community? A framework to build trust with FOs?
The bio will appear soon. - Faisal Al Mansoori
Senior Vice President - New Age Finance
@ ADGM Authority - Abu Dhabi Global MarketUAE’s initiatives to support innovation in the region
Mr. Faisal Al Mansoori is the Senior Vice President at the Abu Dhabi Global Market Authority (ADGM). He has profound expertise in facilitating the entry and expansion of overseas businesses, especially financial services entities, into the UAE and plays a pivotal role in navigating the complex regulatory and economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates. His distinguished career has seen him hold several key positions, including leading the establishment of the Family Office for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) within ADGM. In this capacity, he provides comprehensive support to globally recognized businesses seeking to leverage Abu Dhabi as a strategic hub for international expansion. Mr. Mansoori has built an impressive background through collaboration with major Abu Dhabi government institutions, further enhancing his influence in the region. Through these accomplishments, he has consistently demonstrated his versatility and strategic insight into local market dynamics, business practices, and government policies. His efforts have significantly contributed to fostering a favourable business environment, facilitating the economic growth that the region has experienced in recent years. - Scott Sherman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
@ MESA Lane CapitalPanel "Role of Funds of Funds in the current environment & associated costs"
Mesa Lane is a newly formed asset manager formed to provide seed or acceleration capital to early-stage venture firms. Prior to Mesa Lane, during a 7-year tenure at Tiger Management, Scott performed due diligence on and structured 80+ investments across asset classes, including 20+ “seeding” transactions. He seeded approximately 12 hedge funds, 2 private equity funds, 3 venture funds, and 2 venture studios. Before that, he was a Managing Director at The Blackstone Group, which now manages $1 trillion AUM. - Justin Zeefe
Founding Partner @ Green Flag VenturesInvesting in Defense: A Family Office Playbook for Approaching & Succeeding in the Resurgent Sector
Justin Zeefe is a Founding GP at Green Flag Ventures, the US-based leading venture capital firm investing in early-stage Ukrainian companies developing next-generation dual-use, AI, and cyber products. Before co-founding Green Flag, Justin co-founded and led Nisos, a leading cyber threat intelligence company. Nisos provides Fortune 1000 clients with advanced defense solutions against sophisticated threat actors, disinformation campaigns, and platform abuse. Under his leadership, the company grew to a $150M valuation following its Series B funding. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Justin spent a decade in the U.S. Intelligence Community, where he specialized in identifying and countering advanced digital adversaries. Earlier in his career, he practiced law at one of the top law firms in the US. - Anthony Herman
Principal, Venture Investing @ Mach49Panel "Collaboration between Family Offices, Venture Studios, VC Funds, & Corporations"
Anthony Herman is a Principal at Mach49, focusing on venture investing. With extensive experience as a Silicon Valley venture capital investor at funds managing over $1 billion in assets, Anthony was an early investor in leading startups such as Oculus, Palantir, Addepar, and RelateIQ, spanning diverse industries. His career includes founding and successfully exiting his own tech startup, as well as leading startup and venture capital business development efforts for Amazon Web Services in Northern Europe. Anthony leverages this multifaceted expertise to help organizations drive sustainable growth and innovation. - Jason Ma
CEO & Chief Mentor @ ThreeEQPanel "Family Office Trends 2025"
Jason Ma is Founder & CEO of ThreeEQ and CBO & Investor at a high-impact tech venture. As an award-winning Chief Mentor of Next Gen Leaders, he helps UHNW families, CEOs, and single family offices achieve elite college admissions and long-term success and legacies. A sought-after speaker, acclaimed author of Young Leaders 3.0, former Forbes contributor, and strategic advisor, Jason has 40 years of experience spanning tech, education, finance, media, and geopolitics and over 2 million miles of world travel.
He is a longstanding member of the B20, the G20’s official forum with the global business community, contributing to policy discussions on the future of work & education, AI, and trade. Jason was a Forbes Global CEO Conference delegate for eight years and is a contributor to Impact Wealth and other influential outlets. He holds a UC Berkeley College of Engineering degree and values family, philanthropy, and high-impact mentorship. - Michiel Scheffer
President of European Innovation @ Council Board of the European CommissionPanel "Developing Venture & Capital Ecosystems with Governments"
Michiel Scheffer is the President of the Board of the European Innovation Council (EIC), appointed by the European Commission in June 2023. Committed to harnessing the transformative power of technological progress and innovation, Michiel focuses on scaling up breakthroughs, removing barriers to adoption, and fostering societal improvement for future generations.
While his opinions are personal and do not reflect the European Commission's position, Michiel actively engages with the community through insights and discussions on innovation. Invitations for conferences and field visits are welcome, subject to geographical balance and relevance. However, he emphasizes adherence to fair procurement and submission protocols for EIC and Horizon initiatives. - Logan Allin
Founder & Managing Partner @ Fin CapitalHow to harness AI for sourcing, evaluation, and reporting?
Logan is the Managing Partner & Founder of Fin Capital, where he is responsible for management of the firm, sourcing/making investments, maintaining board responsibilities, and adding operating value across the portfolio. Logan was most recently Vice President of SoFi Ventures, where he was tasked with investing in and working hands-on with FinTech companies, as well as running SoFi’s accelerator and corporate development efforts. Logan earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in public policy and political science from Duke University and a M.S. in Management from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business where he was a Sloan Fellow. Fin Capital is a full lifecycle asset manager focused on B2B Fintech software - Christiaan Oosterveen
Founder @ InnovationPortPanel "Developing Venture & Capital Ecosystems with Governments"
Christiaan Oosterveen is a founder, ecosystem developer, and ambassador for Disruptive Entrepreneurship. With over 1,000 hours of research into founder journeys, he has uncovered how 'Scaling Founders' build startups differently and why many seed-stage startups stagnate post-investment. This work led to the creation of the Scaling Founders Method, built around three validated principles: the 'Wheel of Startup,' the 'Road-to-Scale,' and the '5-stage founder journey'. Christiaan’s mission is to help ecosystem builders create environments where building startups is as safe and reliable as flying a Boeing. - Asier Rufino
Managing Director @ Tecnalia Ventures S.LTransforming technology into GDP
Asier Rufino is the Managing Director and CEO of Tecnalia Ventures, overseeing in deep-tech investments and serving as Chairman and board member for multiple spin-offs. A Professor at Deusto Business School, Asier is also an EU Commission Expert in SME Innovation and co-founder of Microwave Ventures. He holds an MBA from London Business School/MIT Sloan.
- Preslav Panayotov
Director, Strategy & Business Development
@ The Waves Dubai Innovation Mall
Co-Founder @ VentureWaves Innovation NetworkHow Governments Can Attract Capital, Innovations & Talent by Focusing on Venture Studios?
VentureWaves Innovation Network collaborates with governments to develop innovation ecosystems with a primary goal of utilizing the venture studio model to foster rapid digital innovation. The Waves Dubai Innovation Mall project is the world's first innovation park dedicated exclusively to venture studios, pioneering a new approach to technology and business acceleration.
- Alfredo Ramos Plasencia
Investment director @ HVM CatapultEvolving the Venture Capital Model for Deep Tech - Leveraging Innovation Infrastructure for Enhanced Returns
Alfredo Ramos is the Investment Director at the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult - UK-based research and technology organizations with over £850 million worth of innovation infrastructure and a 3,500-strong workforce accelerating technology.
- Romain Assunção
Partner @ AntlerHow venture studios can play a pivotal role in UAE's innovation ecosystem?
Antler is the world’s most active early-stage venture capital firm, with 1,300+ investments globally. He leads a $60M fund dedicated to investing in 120+ tech-enabled startups across MENAP. Previously, Romain was an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he played a key role in shaping startup and tech ecosystems for governments in the MENAP region.
- Alper Celen
Founding Partner @ Enhance VenturesBenefits of venture building for corporates & governments
Enhance Ventures is a venture studio with a $30 million fund and known for its popular whitepaper and the world map of studios (877+ counting). Alper is also a moderator of the Venture Studio Bootcamp @ GSSN. They raised together a $25 million Global Studio Fund to invest in studios.
- Chris Burry
Co-CEO @ US Market Access CenterPanel Discussion “Developing Venture & Capital Ecosystems with Governments”
- Marc Wesselink
Co-Founder @ venturerock
Co-founder @ StartupbootcampPanel "Collaboration between Family Offices, Venture Studios, VC Funds, & Corporations"
Venturerock is a venture studio that has built 15+ companies with $2.2 million investments each. Startupbootcamp is the biggest accelerator in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Latam which accelerated 1600+ startups. - Benjamin Lawrence
Senior Lead Analyst @ CB InsightsState of Venture Q3 2024
Benjamin Lawrence is a Senior Lead Analyst at CB Insights with deep expertise in advanced manufacturing, industrial AI & ML, and lab-grown diamond production. Known for his ability to bridge business and technology, he brings a versatile skill set in strategic planning, data analysis, and cross-functional communication, making complex technologies accessible to diverse audiences. Passionate about innovation, Benjamin thrives in collaborative environments and is dedicated to continuous learning across tech and industry trends. -
- Jamie Gull
Founder & Solo GP @ Wave Function VenturesFinding the next SpaceX. How to invest in Deep Tech, by a former SpaceX engineer and deep tech VC
Jamie Gull is the Founder and Solo General Partner at Wave Function Ventures, focusing on deep tech investments with a passion for innovations in physical technologies. Previously, Jamie co-founded and served as CEO of Talyn Air, where he developed the first autonomous mid-air aircraft docking system, leading the company through Y Combinator and a partnership with the U.S. Air Force before its acquisition by Ampaire in 2023. With a technical background in aerospace engineering, Jamie's experience spans roles at SpaceX, Scaled Composites, and a satellite deployables company. As an angel investor, he has supported ~20 deep tech companies, including Boom Supersonic, Varda Space, and K2 Space, and advises early-stage startups on strategy, fundraising, and company building.
Moderators
- Max Pog
Founder @ Venture Studio FamilyHost
Max Pog is a 4x entrepreneur, and author of the Big Startup Studios Research 2023, read 50,000+ times. Together with his team, Max launched the Venture Studio Family community and began hosting online conferences: 4 for venture studios, 2 for family offices, and 1 for VC fund managers. - Margaux MacColl
Reporter @ TechCrunchModerator of the Session 1. FoFs & Institutional LPs
Margaux is a senior venture capital and startup reporter at TechCrunch. She was previously a tech culture reporter at The Information. - Joyce Abaño
Business Journalist @ Forbes Middle EastModerator of the Session 3. Government, R&D, Venture Studios & VC – International & UAE Focus
Joyce Abaño is a business writer at Forbes Middle East. She has been writing business stories, global news, and fashion and entertainment articles for more than 15 years. She previously worked as a news reporter at The Peninsula Qatar newspaper and was a business journalist at Octomedia Australia, writing for the company’s Inside Retail news sites. - Leesa Soulodre
Managing General Partner @ R3i CapitalModerator of the Session 2. Family Offices
Leesa Soulodre is the Founder and Managing Partner of R3i Capital, a deep-tech cross-border venture capital firm specializing in artificial intelligence and sustainable development. With over 20 years of experience, she has guided 400+ multinationals and startups across 19 sectors, driving $270M+ in capital raises and scaling companies from seed stage to $14 billion USD. A serial entrepreneur, Leesa has contributed to 1 IPO and 2 M&A exits, with expertise in smart cities, cybersecurity, medtech, and AI. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty at SMU Cox Business School and holds advisory and board roles with organizations such as The AI Asia Pacific Institute, Viewmind, and Meracle Health. Leesa holds a Global Executive MBA from TRIUM and a Master’s in Management from the University of Southern Queensland. - Valerie Bertele
General Partner @ Yellow Rocks CapitalModerator of the Panel "Family Office Trends 2025"
Valerie Bertele is a General Partner at Yellow Rocks Capital, known for her global leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Having lived and worked across continents, including China, France, Germany, Australia and the U.S., she founded and sold her first company at 21. Investor, speaker and advocate for women empoverement, Valerie brings diverse expertise to managing complex projects and fostering innovation. - Adam Metz
adammetz.comModerator of the Panel "How to Grow AUM of a Fund in 2025"
Adam Metz is an accomplished investor relations leader with a proven track record across venture capital, commercial real estate, and technology sectors. He and his team have successfully raised $91M over the last 2 years, showcasing his ability to drive capital formation and investor engagement. Adam also runs LP Blueprint (https://www.adammetz.com/lpblueprint), a comprehensive training portal offering 47+ hours of investor relations training. His blend of strategic, technical, and operational expertise positions him as a leader in connecting investors with high-value opportunities and driving impactful communication. Learn more at adammetz.com. - Marina Temkin
Senior Writer @ TechCrunchModerator of the Panel "Collaboration between Family Offices, Venture Studios, VC Funds, & Corporations"
Marina Temkin is a venture capital and startups reporter at TechCrunch. Before joining TechCrunch, she covered VC for PitchBook and Venture Capital Journal. Earlier in her career, Marina worked as a financial analyst and is a CFA charter holder. - Bradley Saacks
Hedge Fund Correspondent @ Business InsiderModerator of the Panel "2x+ DPI Club: How to return your LPs more than expected?"
Bradley Saacks is a Senior Finance Reporter at Business Insider, covering hedge funds, retail asset management, and institutional investors. He has reported on prominent figures in the multi-trillion-dollar hedge-fund industry, including Elliott's activism leader and Seth Klarman of Baupost Group, while also exploring the data ecosystem that drives investment firms. - Hayley Cuccinello
Senior Finance Reporter @ Business InsiderModerator of the Panel "1st-generation UHNWI strategies: 1. Launch a SFO, or 2. Join a Multi-Family Office, or 3. Other ways to preserve & grow capital?"
Hayley Cuccinello is a senior finance reporter at Business Insider in New York City, covering wealth management, finance leaders, and the culture of wealth. Previously, she was a wealth reporter at Forbes, profiling billionaires and managing the 30 Under 30 Media list. Hayley holds a degree in English from Harvard College, where she wrote for The Crimson. - Abby Schultz
Senior Writer, covers wealth & investing @ Barron'sModerator of the Panel "$B+ Family Office panel: in what and how we're investing? RE, PE, VC & other alternatives"
Abby Schultz covers wealth and investing for Barron’s, bringing years of experience in reporting on wealth management, philanthropy, and luxury assets such as art and wine. She joined Barron’s in 2014 as the Penta wealth management editor for Barron’s Asia in Hong Kong. Abby’s work reflects a deep understanding of the global wealth landscape and related investment trends. - Moses Sternstein
CEO & Founder @ Random WalkModerator of the Panel "The Role of Funds of Funds in the current environment & associated costs"
Moses Sternstein is the CEO and Founder of Random Walk, a data-driven newsletter on Capital Markets, and a community of terminally curious investors. Moses is a full-stack generalist (and ex-lawyer) with a passion for unlocking new and different strategies, managers, and capital solutions. As an investor, operator, and advisor, he has backed ventures across diverse industries, including Macro, HappyCo, Mainshares, Maybern, Valur, Guarantors, and others. Moses combines curiosity with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience towards the relentless pursuit of alpha, wherever it might be found. - Max Studennikoff
Founder and Executive Director @ CC Forum "Investment in Sustainable Development"Moderator of the Panel "Developing Venture & Capital Ecosystems with Governments"
Max Studennikoff is the Founder and Executive Director of CC Forum (Climate Change Forum), a leading global investment conference dedicated to sustainability. With 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in international events, property development, hospitality, and education, Max has become a prominent figure in sustainability-driven investment. An MBA graduate of Imperial College London, he is an angel investor and advisor to global startups, focusing on green initiatives.
CC Forum has garnered global recognition, with editions attended by high-profile figures such as HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Ban Ki Moon, Jane Goodall, and Tim Draper. Notable highlights include a royal greeting from Queen Elizabeth II at the London 2019 edition and a black-tie gala featuring Maestro Placido Domingo at CC Forum Monaco 2020. The forum addresses critical global challenges, including climate change, renewable energy, healthcare, and social inclusion, fostering impactful dialogues for a sustainable future. -
- John Milanovich
Director @ Family Office ClubModerator of the Panel "Growing Family Office Networks & Building FO communities" in Open Mic Session
The Family Office Club is the largest association in the family office wealth management industry with 150,000+ current members. John Milanovich has worked with family offices for over 25 years. Previously, John managed a portfolio at Credit Suisse of over $150 mollion in equities and structured long-term hedges for concentrated stock positions of over $300 million. Then as Director Business Development for an FinTech option trading company he traded over 100,000 option contracts and $80 million worth of stock.
Open Mic Session
10+ breakout rooms with one speaker in each.
10-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute QA & Open Mic session moderated by the speaker.
10-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute QA & Open Mic session moderated by the speaker.
3 Zoom Sessions I 4 hours
Agenda
- How to Grow AUM of a Fund in 2025: Best Fundraising Practices for PE, VC, RE, & Hedge Funds
- $2 Trillion growing Private Credit Market & what it means for Private Credit Secondaries,
- $B+ Family Office panel: in what and how we're investing? RE, PE, VC & other alternatives,
- Why do we invest in emerging fund managers? What's important for our Family Office?
Session 3: Government, R&D, Venture Studios & VC – International & UAE Focus
Session 1: FoFs & Institutional LP
Session 2: Family Offices
- Collaboration between Family Offices, Venture Studios, VC Funds, & Corporations
- Open Mic Session
90% of the audience provided access to their LI profiles or email addresses and are open for networking. We don't encourage spam and ask only for target reaching out after thorough research of the profiles you want to contact.
2600+ participants shared their contacts with others
During registration, we ask about sharing LI / email / AUM / Invest thesis with other participants, and 90% of people opt in.
If you're fundraising, you can target 271 fundraising advisors that work only on a success fee model without retainers. Or you can find 113 LPs considering investments in emerging fund managers.
Or if you're looking co-investors, you can find 658 investors looking for more deal flow from others. 30+ filters in the video.
During registration, we ask about sharing LI / email / AUM / Invest thesis with other participants, and 90% of people opt in.
If you're fundraising, you can target 271 fundraising advisors that work only on a success fee model without retainers. Or you can find 113 LPs considering investments in emerging fund managers.
Or if you're looking co-investors, you can find 658 investors looking for more deal flow from others. 30+ filters in the video.
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- Greg Stoner (joined FoF & FO conf)Managing Director @ Twin Oak ETF CompanyIt was worth it because it helped us start to get integrated into the LinkedIn Family Office ecosystem and frankly pushed us into the N+1 of the attendees we reached out to. We ended up adding more than 85 new contacts to our network, all of whom responded to a dialogue.
- Alexandra Vidyuk (joined Angel & Accel conf)Partner @ Beyond Earth TechnologiesWe’ve got 120+ new angels in our syndicate on AngelList working with the list of participants from your conference.
- Russell A. Ballew (joined FoF & FO conf)Managing Director @ Wellspring International Capital Partners, LLCYour resource has opened doors for me to make meaningful new connections and establish my voice as a trusted resource for Family Office clients.
If you have 10K+ email subscribers, let me know at maxpog@inniches.com, and I'll share our benefits for media partners, incl. speaking slots. If you don't have an email newsletter but want to speak, you can sponsor the event ($2,5-10K). Download the Sponsorship Deck
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Green Flag Ventures is a U.S.-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage Ukrainian tech companies, focusing on AI and dual-use products.
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Venturewaves Innovation Network Inc. connects venture studios and governments to accelerate digital transformation, create jobs, attract FDI, and drive economic growth. Serving as a hub, it unites venture builders, investors, corporations, R&D centers, universities, and governments for innovation and impact.
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Wave Function Ventures is a new Deep Tech focused fund started by emerging manager and former SpaceX engineer Jamie Gull. Wave Function invests in pre-seed and seed companies in the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors with a hardware component to support American Dynamism and Reindustrialization.
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Adam Metz — investor, speaker, and founder of the 4th largest investing newsletter on Substack, D.F.A, Or Please Do! Bold finance insights, + culture and tools to match. As Substack’s 4th largest investing newsletter, we break down market trends, curate playlists, and offer premium subscribers live office hours, templates, and IR strategies. Where style meets substance. Over 157,000 subscribers
Fundingstack.com is a software platform for raising capital, loved by emerging manager VCs, venture studios, funding advisors, and startup consultants worldwide. It includes a database of 221,000 investors (with contact info) featuring HNW, VCs, LPs, family offices, trusts, foundations, and more, along with the leading Investor CRM, pitch deck hosting, investor updates, email tools (now with ChatGPT) and a data room. Run a process and raise capital faster and more efficiently with Fundingstack.
Fundraising Season is here — get funded faster using Foundersuite.com, the leading software platform for startups raising capital. Foundersuite has been used by 87,000 global startups to raise over $17 Billion in seed and VC.
IPO CLUB’s AMERICA2030 Target Maturity Fund is a 6-year, research-driven secondary growth fund targeting US-based defense, energy, and security companies at speculative valuations. Actively managed, it leverages “NASDAQ-like” liquidity to achieve 4x MOIC and 25% IRR.
Angel Launch, based in Silicon Valley, is a leading producer of venture forums for startups and investors; and investor only mixers rand dinners for networking connecting GPS to LPs. You can view events or mailing list at www.angellaunch.com or contact at info@angellaunch.com . Events include 6/18 Investors Dinner; 6/26 Silicon Valley AI and Tech Investing Summit and 8/21 AI Enterprise Forum.
Carta is a platform that helps people manage equity, build businesses and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta supports over 8000 funds and represents over $130B in assets under administration across multiple domiciles on fund formation, administration, SPVs and more.
Platform / networking tool, connecting VC stakeholders. Brings together three main groups: GPs, LPs and Service providers. It helps GPs and LPs build their reputation and visibility in the industry, making it easier for them to attract interest and opportunities. The platform has around 5,000 GPs and 2,000 LPs and service providers, with plans to expand because they just launched in November.
For over 14 years, Footprints Family Office Global Events has been connecting Family Offices, UHNWIs, and sophisticated investors with exclusive investment opportunities. Our G2I platform, a SaaS-based solution, revolutionizes how investors and founders collaborate through a seamless digital community. As we expand to international markets like Zurich and Singapore, we invite you to be part of our journey.
The Tech Founder journey is one like no other. 99% of the population including your family and friends may never understand the excitement and hurdles that must be overcome., Techcelerate is a community of new and seasoned tech founders, specialists and service providers all united to help your tech founder journey a success., Let us be your partner in your founder journey from concept validation to the eventual Exit.
Deal Lite tracks the health of the UK tech investment landscape by capturing data on venture back tech companies and intelligence on who invested in them. Our data includes 6,526 equity fundraising rounds by 4,353 UK tech companies. 3,925 venture capitalists and 1,861 business angels have funded these companies. Investors use Deal Lite to find fast growing companies. Tech founders use the data to find investors who invest into their market sector and the stage the companies are in.
Alts Marketplace is the premier platform connecting investors, fund managers, and service providers in the alternative investments industry. Explore investment opportunities across all asset classes and gain access to resources, events, and insights to grow and build connections.
The Family Office List stands as the premier and most reliable resource for Family Office data and investment intelligence and hosts a comprehensive database of over 4,500 firms, with 50 new additions monthly.
Zebra Public Relations is a boutique firm specializing in elevating brands to iconic status with a global reach and expertise in multiple languages. Our team tailors strategies and leverages diverse media for unparalleled brand recognition and success. Zebra is your partner in achieving unparalleled brand recognition and success.
The Biotech Investor (Yasir Hassan): former health-tech founder and board member of RWE-giant CorEvitas ($1B exit to Thermo Fisher in 2023). Founded Beaufort Advisory to leverage his deep connectivity within leading global biotech startup hubs and to connect the best of these new innovations to investors in the Middle East.
Eris Canada, a government-approved Digital Transformation entity, partners with startups and SMEs to accelerate their journey from digital transformation, product-market fit, to securing first customers, funding, investments, driving growth, and navigating successful exits. Our special startup and SME-friendly approach ensures your success is our priority.
Gatherly is an immersive virtual events platform that feels like a 2D Metaverse, standing out with customizable options, strong security, and a user-friendly experience for up to 10,000 attendees. Focused on connection rather than just content, Gatherly offers interactive features that have led to 91% attendee engagement and 10x ROI for events.
1Infinity Ventures is revolutionizing AI investing–a $500 million deep tech responsible AI fund. Nurturing early-stage startups through Silicon Sands Studio. Led by technical experts and partnered with industry giants, 1Infinity combines innovation, ethics, and returns to shape responsible AI.
Mediars Studio / M Accelerator: Since 2018, we’ve built an innovation hub in LA for founders, VCs, and investors. Join our newsletter for free market reports, access to curated founder profiles, high-potential cohorts, and collaborative opportunities. Empowering early and later-stage innovation.
SignalRank is the first Index of Top Decile Private Companies available to qualified Investors.
EMERGING is the leading growth equity for restaurant-entertainment concepts and restaurant technology.
R3i invests in emerging technologies to transform the planet for impact.We invest globally in highly scalable IP-based emerging technology companies with a tangible ESG product impact and artificial intelligence advantage.
Multiples is a leading MENA-based investment facilitation firm connecting investors with pre-vetted, high-potential startups. With $50M+ raised and $70M+ in active campaigns, we streamline deal flow through curated pipelines and data-driven insights. Unlock exclusive access with Multiples!
VU is a global investment platform combining a top VC/PE firm with the world’s leading Investor Accelerator (Venture University). It offers unmatched investor education and apprenticeship, LP Match (free GP/LP matching), Bonded (deal-by-deal syndicate), and Finally Fund Admin (SPV/fund management).
Xartup is one of the foremost community and networking platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors globally. In 2024, it became a part of VCCEdge, a product of HT Media, one of India's largest media conglomerate that stands alongside respected sister brands such as VCCircle and Mint. This strong network supports our mission to empower founders and add values to their entrepreneurship journey.
SAGOS, Solid Gold global Innovation Lab known for its groundbreaking distribution technology, SAGOS DISTRO, is now expanding its horizons to become a leading innovation lab. Focused on addressing critical industry needs, the Innovation Lab is actively deploying innovative ventures across diverse sectors. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering innovation, we are committed to shaping the future and creating a positive impact on society.
Next Wave Partners, co-founded by John Cowan and James Thomason, is a global venture studio and strategic innovation firm that collaborates with founders and corporate innovators to create new businesses and drive exponential growth. The firm is committed to shaping the future by focusing on the emerging sixth long wave of innovation, investing in transformative areas such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, intelligent infrastructure projects, and alternative energy. Our goal is to identify and leverage the next big technological advancements that will redefine industries and society at large.
So Gacs has recently split into 2 arms, Gacsym Ventures which is the pre seed invest and development arm which acts as a Venture Studio for software startups globally and Gacs is a Venture builder/growth advisory firm which helps startups from Seed stage to series B scale via improving their strategy & sales and giving them access to institutional investors and funding tools.
Marketing Completion Fund organizes investor conferences for public and private companies facilitating connections with capital sources. Register for the December 12, 2024 Las Vegas Investor Conference that is both in person and a Zoom webinar and 2025 investor conferences at www.completionfund.com
Beyond Earth Technologies is a venture builder and investment group focusing on space exploration for the future of our civilization.
The 144 TrailBlazer Fund is a global impact fund deploying capital to emerging technology firms (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Applications. Cyber security, Big Data, SaaS. The fund’s mandate is to invest in firms that are cash flow positive, robust balance sheet management and transparent governance within growth to Series A and Series B.
Jeanensis is based in New York City, is a capital markets advisory and digital asset management firm. It focuses on advising multinational corporations and mid-market firms in areas such as fintech, regtech, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain enterprise solutions, and digital asset management. The firm aims to drive innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, offering expertise in venture capital and capital markets globally.
The Founder Institute, established in 2009, is a global network that transforms ideas into successful startups and supports their growth into global businesses. Its structured accelerator programs help entrepreneurs accelerate their progress, build networks, and secure funding. With chapters in 200 cities and 100 countries, it aims to empower talented individuals to create impactful tech companies. The institute, based in Silicon Valley, was founded by Adeo Ressi and Jonathan Greechan and operates from Palo Alto, California.
Limbic Capital is a dynamic private equity firm pioneering atypical, innovative strategies across assets and approaches. We specialize in unlocking transformative value through bold solutions, creative structuring, and sustainable growth, delivering exceptional results for our partners and investors.
Inspire Global Ventures provides exceptional innovation through the Inspire Global Venture Fund, investing in forward-thinking companies solving the world's most pressing environmental and technological challenges to create a more sustainable future. Focusing on climate, cleantech, emerging technology and fintech.
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Max Pog is a 4x entrepreneur. In 2023, he published his Big Startup Studios Research, which attracted the attention of hundreds of venture studios worldwide. Together with his team, Max launched the Venture Studio Family community and began hosting online conferences. We’ve organized 10 popular events for venture studios, family offices, LPs & GPs of VC & PE firms, angel investors, and founders.
This is our 11th event dedicated to Institutional LPs,
Funds of Funds, and Family Offices.
This is our 11th event dedicated to Institutional LPs,
Funds of Funds, and Family Offices.
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