Opal Group Family Office Winter Forum!
On March 10, 2025, Mr.Russell Deakin, CIO and Managing Partner of Aceana Group had the privilege of attending and moderating a thought-provoking panel at the Opal Group Family Office Winter Forum in New York. The session, “The Landscape for Private Equity & Venture Capital: Structuring Deals and Seizing Opportunities,” brought together industry leaders to discuss the evolving investment landscape.
Russell Further mentioned that:
He was honored to share the stage with esteemed panelists:
*Kamil Homsi, Founder, GRC Investment Group-Dubai (SFO)
*Sean Westley, Partner, Kelly Park Capital
*Ludwig Schulze, Managing Partner, Alumni Ventures
*Thomas J. Haug, CEO, Aspen Tree
Together, we explored critical topics, including:
-The impact of capital inflows on PE/VC returns
-The role of firm size—Is bigger always better?
-IPO markets & M&A trends in private equity
-Opportunities beyond technology
-The relevance of fund-of-funds today
-Building a robust reporting infrastructure for smarter decisions
-The influence of AI & robotics on valuations and investment strategies
Engaging discussions like these reinforce the importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in today’s dynamic investment environment. A special thank you to Opal Group for hosting such a valuable forum
