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Opal Group Family Office Winter Forum

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