Mara: your trusted deal-execution partner

🟠 We worked on more than 70 deals since the start of the year and as a trusted deal-execution partner executing deals for funds, syndicates, family offices and wealth managers. 🟠 Through Mara, clients can invest in a broad range of securities, including company’s shares, partnership funds, real-estate, private loans and infrastructure assets. Alloyed – […]

March: New opportunities are blooming

March is here, and with it, fresh insights from the frontlines of private investing.  From SPVs to emerging opportunities in sports, this month’s edition is all about where capital is flowing. Client Spotlight: ETA Capital ETA Capital has been utilising Mara’s SPV and investor onboarding infrastructure for over 6 months now. Their investment strategy focuses […]

How to Build and Launch an Angel Syndicate

How to Build and Launch an Angel Syndicate Angel syndicates have become one of the most effective ways for investors to access high-quality private market opportunities. By pooling capital and expertise, individuals can participate in deals that would otherwise be out of reach—while founders benefit from a single, coordinated investor group. But setting up a […]

What Is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)? | A Clear Guide for Investors

At Mara, we specialise in building bespoke Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) — legal entities designed to help individuals and institutions invest in private assets and funds more efficiently. Whether you’re pooling capital for a startup, structuring co-investment opportunities, or managing portfolios of private investments, SPVs are a foundational tool that helps simplify complexity and align […]

Mara & Friends, Episode 4: Building Lean: Lessons from a Solo GP and a Solo Entrepreneur

💡 Trust + Processes = Strong Teams & Successful Projects 🟠 In our recent webinar “Building Lean: Lessons from Solo GP & Solo Entrepreneur” with Alexandre Bartolini, Sasha Batica, CFA shares practical insights on: 💯 Building trust within your team 💯 Establishing clear, effective processes 💯 Launching SPVs and managing debt efficiently 🟠 Whether you’re […]

Why Private Wealth Investors Are Increasingly Turning to Private Markets

Private markets — including private equity, private credit, real estate, and other alternative assets — are no longer niche opportunities reserved solely for large institutions. Today, high-net-worth individuals and family offices are allocating a growing portion of their portfolios to these unlisted investments as they seek greater return potential, diversification, and access to unique growth […]

Understanding SEIS & EIS Tax Relief Through Nominee SPVs

When individuals invest in qualifying early-stage businesses using tax-advantaged schemes like the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), there are specific rules about how income tax relief can be claimed. These schemes are designed to incentivise investment into smaller, higher-risk companies by offering generous tax benefits — but investors must […]

February 2026: Access Expands as Innovation Accelerates

🟠 February was another busy month with the Mara team structuring a number of feeder vehicles to deliver access to funds, and SPVs for a number of early stage and late-stage / pre-IPO technology companies. 🚀 Fund Spotlight: Two Magnolias 🟠 In February, we partnered withTwo Magnolias to establish a leader feeder vehicle designed to help onboard […]

Feeder Funds: A Guide for Investors

At Mara, we help individuals and institutional investors navigate private market opportunities using Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and feeder funds. These investment structures are key tools in accessing alternative assets like private equity, venture capital, and real estate, while efficiently managing risk and capital. What Is a Feeder Fund? A feeder fund is an investment […]

A New Year, With the Same Principles

🟠 As the year begins, January offers a rare pause — a moment to reflect, reset, and think deliberately about what comes next. At Mara, we believe private markets deserve that same level of intention. Not urgency. Not noise. Just clear thinking, aligned partners, and opportunities built for long-term outcomes. Access to private market opportunities […]