🏦 Bringing private markets into your SIPP While access remains an important part of the private markets conversation, how investors hold those investments matters too. This summer, we launched a new solution enabling UK-based investors to invest in eligible funds and private assets through their personal pension (SIPP). The solution provides investors with a tax-free […]
A note from Aleksandra May has been a month of meaningful conversations around how private market investing continues to evolve, not only in terms of opportunities, but in how access is structured. Across our work this month, one theme stood out consistently: investors are increasingly looking for smarter, more flexible ways to participate in private […]
🟠 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
💡 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
