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A Single Family Office

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Aceana Group is a distinguished single-family office (SFO) based in the United States, specializing in private investments across a broad range of asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. Since the onset of the pandemic, the firm has strategically deployed capital in 16 funds and more than 50 direct and co-investments, with a primary focus on venture capital and private equity opportunities. Under the leadership of seasoned investment professionals, Aceana Group remains committed to identifying and investing in innovative, technology-driven companies and strategies, positioning itself at the forefront of industry transformation and long-term value creation.

Key Focus Areas

Venture Capital and Private Equity

Investing in funds and direct/co-investments.

Real Estate

Investments in real estate development and related sectors.

Infrastructure and Renewable Energy

Active investments in infrastructure projects and renewable energy.

Technology and Innovation

Investments in Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Deep Tech, Life Sciences, Digital Health, PropTech, EdTech, and MedTech.

Impact and ESG Funds

A strong interest in impact investing and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) funds.

Russell Deakin

CIO and Managing Partner

Russell Deakin serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Managing Partner at Aceana Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in alternative assets, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and renewable energy. His career spans North America, Europe, South America, India, and China, underscoring his extensive global expertise.

His specialties encompass entrepreneurial ventures, blockchain, crypto, growth capital, private equity, real estate development, infrastructure, renewable energy, and international capital markets.

Russell holds an MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA, with undergraduate studies completed at Oxford University (Honors Exchange Program in PPE) and Tufts University (BA in Economics and History).

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