AdValorem Syndicate sources and syndicates seed/secondary equity at attractive values. Aiding sellers in exiting positions and assisting buyers in acquiring assets affordably.
I'm not a thrill seeker; I simply want to 'Ride the Bus' alongside my investors as we take equity positions in great companies and help them grow. (That pic comes with a hilarious story, you should ask me about it.)
I built this syndicate for the little guy(gal), who's either:
- looking to raise some money for a startup.
- looking to sell shares and move on with life.
- looking to invest in great deals that normally aren't available.
I am a student of market cycles and recessions, the son of a Ukrainian immigrant and a sign maker. I have been successfully investing for over 15 years. From 2012 to 2016, I owned and managed dozens of properties while building two businesses. In 2021, I sold my properties and established this syndicate to invest in early seed and late secondary opportunities.
It's time to write checks again.
Every correction is an opportunity to build. Every peak is an opportunity to exit.
This way, we can all make 32x ROIC - like I did. Timing is EVERYTHING!
I hope to delight and surprise you.
In my syndicate, we always invest alongside you. We acquire shares in private companies and hold them until:
- Mr. Market raises their value.
- We've located a buyer.
- We feel it's time to exit our position.
We do not rely solely on the power law; but also on Mr. Market's (occasional) irrationality. This creates opportunities for us to acquire assets at low prices.
- Val Kleyman
P.S. As "legionnaires," - our syndicate is family. You must actively invest. If you join, expect a surge in great equity.
Isn't that thrilling?!?!
Investment Criteria:
1. We evaluate companies based on Team, Traction, Market Size, and Idea and Market Fit.
2. We invest in pre-seed, seed, seed+, and secondary rounds.
3. We prefer the lowest valuations and seek the strongest companies with rock star founders who are dedicated and hardworking.
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Disclosures:
Startup investing is incredibly risky, illiquid, and highly cyclical. You should never allocate more than 10% of your assets to this space and you should only invest what you are willing to lose. You must be an accredited investor.
Successful angels (in my opinion) make small bets in a large number of startups. Liquidity (for even the best investments) may be 10+ years out or in some cases never. We are long term investors.
- Most startups fail
- Only invest what you can afford to lose
- Please make sure you understand the value of diversification when making alternative investments