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Season 5 Episode 40
Oct. 17, 2024, 4 p.m.

Episode 40: Bringing Structure to Venture Capital -- Itamar Har-Even, Co-CEO, Managing Partner Ion Pacific

As capital markets shuddered, following the interest rate increases of 2022, the research team at Biltmore geared up to find opportunity. One area that stood out was venture capital. Clearly in a liquidity driven bubble for the prior several years, venture capital had quickly shifted from hot to not.

It was during this search that I first met Itamar Har-Even of Ion Pacific. Itamar comes from an interesting background having investment banking experience in Asia and New York, focused on media and technology businesses. Recognizing a market opportunity, Itamar and his firm, Ion Pacific, developed a structured liquidity solution to serve both venture firms and founders. From this perch, Itamar has unique insight into liquidity, investment, and operational trends in venture capital. In today’s podcast, we discuss a range of topics including: how tech is eating the world, why we’re in a liquidity winter despite strong underlying fundamentals, and why marginal venture investors are leaving the space. Finally, we run through their truly innovative liquidity solution for founders and venture funds. 

This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Har-Even and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.  

Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

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