Wrapping Up 2025 & Looking Ahead
🟠December is a natural pause.
A moment to step back from the noise, reflect on what truly compounded this year, and refocus on what matters most for the long term. In private markets, the biggest outcomes are rarely driven by speed — they’re shaped by patience, conviction, and alignment.
At Mara, we’ve spent this year deepening our belief that access, trust, and thoughtful structures unlock opportunity for the next generation of private investors. As we close out 2025, this edition highlights people and ideas that embody that mindset — from firms investing early in exceptional talent, to models that prioritize durability over hype.
📢December Spotlight: Human Capital
🟠”Great companies start with great people” Human Capital
Human Capital is a venture firm built around that belief — backing exceptional founders early and helping them assemble world-class teams from day one.
We were approached by a group of European HNW investors that wanted to access the fund. Mara structured a feeder vehicle in days ready to onboard investors and ensure the group made the closing before the year end.
👉 Explore their approach: https://human.capital/
🟠New Investor Portal is launched
We are excited to share a sneak preview of our new investor onboarding portal, which we are already closing client deals on. Below is a screenshot of the compliance analysis and data component, but we will be sharing more pictures and videos of this in the new year.
Book an introduction call with us to learn more.
Mara Events
Great session at UCL East! 🎓
🟠 A couple of weeks ago, Aleksandra Lazarević (Marketing Executive) and Sasha Batica, CFA (CEO & Founder) joined the MSc Venture Capital & Private Equity with Financial Technology cohort at UCL Institute of Finance & Technology.
Here’s what made the day special:
🟠 Sharing Mara’s vision– How we’re building a modern SPV and Feeder Fund solution for private market investors.
🟠 Engaged students– Sharp questions, infectious energy, and genuinely inspiring conversations.
🟠 Curiosity sparked – Aleksandra flipped the script with a thought-provoking question: “Where does the term ‘Angel Investor’ actually come from?”The room lit up!
🟠 A big thank you – to UCL and Professor Drago Indjic for hosting us.
We had a fantastic visit and truly enjoyed our time with the cohort!
✨VC Ball – London Venture Capital Network
🟠 An unforgettable evening at Lincoln’s Inn Fields! 🤩
Our Marketing Executive, Aleksandra Lazarevic, had the pleasure of attending an incredible event hosted by the London Venture Capital Network at the stunning Grand Hall, Lincoln’s Inn Fields Chambers.
Deputy Mayor of London, Howard Dawber OBE — London truly is something special. A city full of diversity, innovation, creativity, and opportunity. No wonder it’s the VC capital of Europe!
💫 It was fantastic to reconnect with familiar faces to meet amazing new people.
👏 A huge thank you to the London Venture Capital Network for the invite, and congratulations to the whole team for pulling off such an incredible event!
🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎉🥂
Mara Team wishes you a wonderful holidays filled with joy and health
