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CAASA Family Office Summit in Toronto

CAASA Family Office Summit!

On April 23, Russell Deakin, Founder and CIO of Aceana Group will be speaking at the CAASA Family Office Summit in Toronto, Canada.

He will be joining a thoughtful discussion on “Investing in Private Markets & Venture Capital” alongside Mr. Drew Colaiezzi of McPike Global Family Office.
We’ll explore how family offices are engaging in private market investments—from sourcing and structuring direct deals to navigating due diligence and portfolio construction.
Our panel will take a deep dive into:
✅ Direct investing vs. fund investing strategies
✅ Best practices for due diligence in venture and private equity
✅ Risk/return expectations and liquidity considerations
✅ Emerging trends and high-potential sectors
✅ Governance and post-investment monitoring