Networks - Direct Investing

The blockchain/crypto space continues to evolve at a blistering pace, with bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $65k in mid-April up from its $29k price at the beginning of 2021. The growth was fueled by a number of converging factors and game-changing developments in the crypto space.

The crypto landscape is constantly shifting and blockchain’s real value is almost impossible to assess. Despite the skepticism and confusion, this might be one of the most intriguing social and financial experiments of our lifetime.

Drivers of the deal flow—from exits to succession planning to anticipated capital gains tax increases—are higher across the board, signaling a voracity for deals.

The innovation economy continues its record-breaking performance despite ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Venture fundraising, investment, and exits are all on pace to shatter last year’s records.

This year has made it abundantly clear that investing in China carries risk. How will recent regulatory shifts in China affect investment strategy? A diversified approach is the key to spread out exposure.

As families and family offices build their investment portfolios, they should consider private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) with an eye on technological innovation. However, building a portfolio that incorporates both PE and VC investments is not straightforward.