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Institutional Capital for Emerging Technology Infrastructure
SpiritGlobal.Capital connects family offices, ultra-high-net-worth investors, and institutions with vetted opportunities in crypto, DeFi, AI infrastructure, fintech, and blockchain—structured with the governance and transparency sophisticated LPs demand.
The Critical Gap in Emerging Technology Capital Formation
The Challenge
The most promising opportunities in crypto, DeFi, AI infrastructure, fintech, and blockchain are increasingly founded by world-class operators and engineers—not capital markets professionals. These founders excel at building exceptional products but lack institutional capital formation expertise.
Meanwhile, family offices and institutional investors seeking deployment into these sectors need professional intermediaries who understand both the operational realities of these platforms AND the governance standards required by sophisticated limited partners.
The Disconnect
  • Too small for traditional banks: $5M-$50M raises don't attract bulge-bracket attention, yet represent institutional-scale opportunities
  • Too sophisticated for platforms: Platforms provide infrastructure but lack strategic capital advisory and curated networks
  • Too specialized for generalists: Most advisors lack deep operational knowledge of crypto, DeFi, and AI infrastructure
  • Too risky without structure: Ad-hoc raises without proper governance create avoidable risks
Our Model: Aligned Partnership, Not Transaction Brokerage
SpiritGlobal.Capital operates as a selective general partner with operational expertise—fundamentally different from traditional capital advisors, placement agents, or platforms.
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We Co-Invest Alongside You
We deploy capital in every investment opportunity we source and structure. When a deal returns 3x, we share in the upside through 20% carry above hurdle. When a deal underperforms, our capital is at risk just like yours. This creates authentic alignment rather than transaction-based incentives.
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Operational Expertise, Not Financial Engineering
Our advisory partners have built and scaled the infrastructure you're evaluating—20-year AdTech veterans, AWS blockchain architects, fintech operational leaders, and AI/ML infrastructure experts who recognize product-market fit and scalability challenges because they've lived them.
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Institutional Governance Standards
Professional SPV structuring, real-time NAV calculation via Carta, institutional-grade custody through Pershing/BNY Mellon, quarterly reporting, and LP advisory committees with independent oversight. No surprises, no hidden complexity—just transparent, professional administration.
Three Forces Creating the Opportunity
Institutional Capital Entering Emerging Tech
Family offices now allocate 5-15% of portfolios to crypto and emerging tech infrastructure, enabled by institutional custody solutions and improving regulatory clarity. Capital is ready to deploy—but vetted opportunities remain scarce.
World-Class Founders Building Infrastructure
Former engineers from AWS, Google, Meta, and Apple are launching crypto and blockchain platforms. Enterprise leaders from Goldman, JPMorgan, and Stripe are building fintech infrastructure. These founders are exceptional builders but novice capital markets experts.
Boutique Advisory Opportunity
Traditional investment banks ignore these opportunities—too small, too risky, wrong audience. This creates a significant opening for responsive, knowledgeable boutique advisors who understand both the technology and institutional capital requirements.
Current Portfolio Opportunities Under Active Discussion
We're currently sourcing for our first deployment round. The following themes represent active discussions with founders and operational teams.
Crypto Infrastructure (Q4 2025)
Institutional crypto trading and custody platform (Series A, $15M raise). Enterprise demand for institutional-grade crypto infrastructure with proper security, compliance, and reporting. Check sizes: $250K-$1M typical
DeFi Infrastructure (Q1 2026)
Liquidity protocol for cross-chain token swaps (Series A, $20M raise). DeFi fragmentation creates demand for interoperability solutions enabling seamless cross-chain value transfer. Check sizes: $250K-$1M typical
AI Infrastructure (Q1 2026)
GPU optimization for enterprise ML inference (Series B, $30M raise). Enterprise AI deployment requires specialized compute infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance at scale. Check sizes: $500K-$2M typical
Emerging FinTech (Q2 2026)
Alternative payment infrastructure for emerging markets (Series A, $10M raise). Traditional payment rails failing to serve emerging market demands—opportunity for modern infrastructure. Check sizes: $100K-$500K typical
We introduce opportunities as they finalize. You review materials, conduct diligence, and make decisions independently. No pressure, no artificial timeline requirements—we move when the right deal emerges.
Investment Thesis: Infrastructure Powering Institutional Adoption
We deploy capital into companies building the infrastructure and platforms powering the next wave of institutional deployment into emerging technology. Our focus is Series A/B stage investments ranging from $5M-$50M in total capital raised.
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Crypto & DeFi Infrastructure
L1/L2 blockchain protocols with institutional adoption potential, DeFi infrastructure (lending, derivatives, cross-chain bridges), crypto derivatives and institutional trading infrastructure, enterprise blockchain custody and trading solutions.
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Web3 & Blockchain Technology
Enterprise blockchain platforms with operational use cases, NFT infrastructure with utility applications, decentralized identity and credential infrastructure, smart contract development and auditing platforms.
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Fintech Infrastructure (Emerging)
Alternative payment infrastructure beyond legacy rails, institutional digital asset platforms, regulatory technology for compliance automation, open banking and API infrastructure.
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AI Infrastructure & Deployment
ML infrastructure serving enterprise customers, AI for enterprise automation (finance, operations, compliance), data infrastructure enabling AI model development, AI safety and compliance infrastructure.
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Digital Advertising Technology
Programmatic infrastructure evolving for privacy-first environment, alternative identity solutions replacing third-party cookies, video and connected TV advertising technology, performance marketing infrastructure.
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Cross-Sector Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure optimization, security and cybersecurity for emerging platforms, data architecture and analytics, API infrastructure and interoperability layers.
What We Don't Do: Disciplined Focus
Consumer Apps & Social Platforms
Too commoditized and risky at early stage. Winner-take-all dynamics create binary outcomes inconsistent with our risk-adjusted return profile.
Hardware-Dependent Businesses
Execution risk too high for this fund model. Supply chain complexity, manufacturing challenges, and capital intensity create unfavorable risk profiles.
Geographically-Bound Businesses
We focus on global addressable markets. Local market constraints limit scaling potential and exit opportunities.
Uncertain Regulatory Futures
We focus on sectors with regulatory clarity path, not gray areas. Regulatory risk must be manageable and transparent to LPs.
First-Time Founders Without Track Records
Founders matter more than ideas. We require proven execution experience, previous exits, or demonstrated operational success.
How We're Different: Comparative Advantage
The SpiritGlobal.Capital LP Advantage
What You Receive
Pre-Screened Deal Flow
Active sourcing from our operational network—not job boards or pitching services. Every opportunity has passed rigorous diligence by technical and operational experts before reaching you.
Technical & Operational Diligence
Advisors who've actually built the infrastructure you're evaluating provide depth that typical capital advisors simply cannot match.
Institutional Governance & Administration
Professional SPV structuring, real-time NAV calculation, institutional-grade custody, quarterly reporting, transparency—meeting institutional requirements with no surprises.
LP Advisory Governance
Each investment includes an LP Advisory Committee with independent oversight. Founders report quarterly to your committee, and material governance decisions require LP approval.
Active Support Beyond Capital
Our operational advisory network connects portfolio companies with customers, partners, strategic relationships, and assists with governance, hiring, and operational scaling.
Co-Investment Alignment
We invest 2-5% of capital alongside you in every deal, earning 20% carry above hurdle rate. Our economics are completely aligned—we succeed when you succeed.
Advisory Team: Builders Who've Scaled These Platforms
You're not working with Wall Street analysts who read about crypto or fintech. Your investment committee includes advisors who have architected, built, and scaled the infrastructure you're evaluating.
20-Year AdTech Infrastructure Veterans
Built the programmatic advertising infrastructure that transformed digital marketing, now applying those scaling principles to emerging tech platforms. Deep expertise in platform economics, scaling challenges, and market dynamics.
Web3 & Blockchain Business Builders
Architected cloud infrastructure for blockchain and crypto platforms at AWS—the technical spine powering DeFi, NFT infrastructure, and emerging protocols. Understand institutional requirements for enterprise crypto deployment.
Fintech Operational Leaders
Scaled payments, lending, and capital markets infrastructure from startup to billions in transaction volume. Expert in regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and capital deployment for financial technology.
AI/ML Infrastructure Experts
Led ML infrastructure and GPU optimization for enterprise platforms, understanding the computational and data challenges of emerging AI systems. Recognize performance requirements, cost structures, and deployment viability.
These advisors recognize product-market fit, scalability challenges, regulatory risks, and go-to-market viability because they've built and scaled these companies—not because they read white papers.
Our Founder: Capital Formation Expert
"My expertise lies in structuring sophisticated capital deployments, orchestrating diverse subject matter experts, managing intricate LP governance, and ensuring rigorous administration and reporting. This precise skill set is what sophisticated LP networks demand: a seasoned capital structures professional who can seamlessly bridge the divide between operational teams and institutional investors, unburdened by any specific technological agenda."
Proven Experience
GE Capital & Wells Fargo Capital: Over 14 years architecting complex deal structures, managing multi-tiered institutional capital stacks, and expertly navigating stringent regulatory compliance within a large-scale corporate environment.
Family Office CIO: Directly oversaw limited partner interests, conducted rigorous evaluations of general partners, optimized governance frameworks, and strategically directed capital allocation—providing an invaluable firsthand perspective of the LP imperative.
Role at SpiritGlobal.Capital: Leads the overarching capital formation strategy, cultivates robust LP relationships, designs intricate deal structures, and establishes governance architecture. He leverages a network of specialized subject matter advisors and co-investors for granular technical and operational due diligence.
Your Journey as a Limited Partner
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Stage 1: Initial Conversation (Month 1)
We understand your portfolio allocation to emerging tech, check size comfort level ($100K-$2M per opportunity typical), governance requirements, reporting preferences, risk tolerance, and follow-on investment appetite. Outcome: Mutual understanding with no pressure.
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Stage 2: Deal Flow Introduction (Ongoing)
When we identify opportunities matching your criteria, we send brief overviews (1-2 pages) with investment thesis and team background. You signal interest or pass. If interested, we schedule founder conversations and technical deep-dives. Outcome: You see deals early, before broad market distribution.
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Stage 3: Investment Commitment (When Right Deal Emerges)
Once aligned on an opportunity, we structure the SPV (typically $5M-$50M total raise), you commit capital, and we establish professional LLC structure with LP Advisory Committee. Outcome: Clean, transparent governance with your voice in decision-making.
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Stage 4: Portfolio Company Engagement (Years 1-5)
Quarterly LP committee meetings with founder attendance, transparent reporting on KPIs and milestones, access to operational advisory network, and co-investment opportunities in follow-on rounds. Outcome: You're informed, engaged, and supporting company success.
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Stage 5: Exit & Return Distribution (Years 3-7)
When portfolio companies exit (M&A, IPO, secondary, maturation), proceeds distribute per agreed waterfall, carry participation calculated and distributed, lessons documented. Outcome: You realize returns aligned with your contribution; relationship deepens.
Investment Structure & Economics
Entry Point & Commitment
Minimum Check Size: $100K-$250K per opportunity
Typical Check Size: $250K-$1M per opportunity
Maximum Check Size: Limited to reasonable pro-rata share of round (typically 10-20% maximum to maintain diversification)
Initial Commitment: Explore 2-3 opportunities annually with no obligation to invest in each
Follow-On Commitment: Pro-rata participation expected in follow-on rounds if company scales successfully
Fee Structure
Setup Fees: None (we cover all structuring costs)
Administrative Fees: 2% annual on committed capital (covers Carta, custody, reporting, governance administration)
Carried Interest: We earn 20% of profits above 8% hurdle rate (you participate equally in distributions)
Example Economics
  • You invest $500K in $20M round
  • Company exits at $60M (3x MOIC)
  • Your equity stake profits $1.5M
  • Our carry (20% of profits): $300K
  • Your net proceeds: $1.5M (3x return)
LP Advisory Committee: Real Governance Participation
Unlike passive fund structures where LPs receive quarterly reports and nothing more, you get meaningful governance participation through our LP Advisory Committee structure.
Your Responsibilities
  • Quarterly meetings (1 hour, typically virtual) reviewing portfolio company progress and milestones
  • Annual strategy session evaluating new investment themes and portfolio performance
  • Material decision approval for follow-on funding rounds, strategic pivots, and exits
  • Portfolio feedback to us on performance and governance quality
Your Rights
  • Veto power on follow-on investments or major strategic decisions
  • Information rights to all portfolio company materials and reporting
  • Direct investor meetings with founders (relationship not mediated through us)
  • Exit optionality with ability to sell or transfer position in secondary market
Your Access
  • Direct line to our advisors for tech deep-dives and operational discussions
  • Introductions to other LPs for potential strategic partnerships
  • First look at follow-on opportunities in companies you've invested in
  • Advisory network access for your own portfolio companies (if applicable)
Ready to Explore Institutional-Grade Emerging Tech Opportunities?
Next Steps
  1. Schedule a Conversation: 30-minute call understanding your mandate, check sizes, and investment themes—no pressure, no pitch, just mutual understanding
  1. Receive Deal Updates: Curated opportunities as they emerge (1-2 per quarter initially) for your independent review and diligence
  1. Meet the Team: Get to know our operational advisors and understand our diligence rigor and governance standards
  1. Participate When Ready: When the right deal emerges, review and decide. If aligned, we structure and deploy together
Contact Information
SpiritGlobal.Capital
For investor inquiries regarding emerging technology deployment and institutional opportunities in crypto, DeFi, AI infrastructure, fintech, and blockchain.
Why Partner With Us?
You're solving for access to exceptional founders, diligence depth that goes beyond financial models, governance that protects your capital, alignment through co-investment, and support beyond capital.
We solve all five—because we're selective GPs with operational expertise who co-invest alongside you.
SpiritGlobal.Capital: Institutional Capital Meets Exceptional Founders
Selective deployment into the infrastructure powering emerging technology adoption