Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Alts: Discover and invest in the best alternative assets ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://alts.co/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Rally Rd ditches direct ownership](https://alts.co/rally-rd-ditches-direct-ownership/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights Farmland I and Real Estate II updates, highlights global member conversations, and tracks the ideas shaping alternative investing across the community. - [Let’s mourn Rally](https://alts.co/lets-mourn-rally/): Today was going to be a deep dive into how to structure a portfolio to make the best use of alternative assets. - [Altea Update: July 13](https://alts.co/altea-update-july-13/): This week’s Altea Community welcomes notable new members, shares updates on Farmland I and Real Estate II, and highlights lively debates shaping investor conversations. - [Institutional homebuying is now (mostly) illegal](https://alts.co/institutional-homebuying-is-now-mostly-illegal/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks Spain’s surprising economic outperformance, OpenAI’s IPO rethink, and major shifts across private markets, crypto, real estate, and alternative assets. - [Let’s get landlocked](https://alts.co/lets-get-landlocked/): This week’s WC explores six landlocked countries that defied geography, unpacking the policies, industries, and investment implications behind their unlikely success. - [Altea Update: July 7](https://alts.co/altea-update-july-7/): This week’s Altea Community spotlights a new Paraguay farmland SPV, fresh deal wins across autos, film, and art, and the latest conversations shaping alternative investing. - [The Paraguay Persimmon Farm](https://alts.co/the-paraguay-persimmon-farm/): Today, we’re visiting a Paraguayan persimmon farm, unpacking the investment case behind its pioneering export business and why the team—not the fruit or country—is the real opportunity. - [Micro Strategy ditches its vow to “never sell”](https://alts.co/micro-strategy-ditches-its-vow-to-never-sell/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks record-breaking shifts across alternatives, from venture capital’s growing concentration to sovereign debt, media, crypto, and real estate, and what they mean for investors. - [Investing in Paraguay](https://alts.co/investing-in-paraguay/): Today, we’re exploring Paraguay’s emergence as one of South America’s fastest-growing investment destinations, unpacking the forces behind its rise and what they mean for global investors. - [Let’s move to Puerto Rico](https://alts.co/lets-move-to-puerto-rico/): Today's more of a collab than usual. Tax minimisation is a hobby an obsession for wealthy folks, and when it comes to paying less, tax havens are the name of the game. - [Altea Update: Jun 22](https://alts.co/altea-update-jun-22/): This week’s Altea Community highlights new litigation-finance safeguards, a growing real-time member network, and fresh opportunities spanning athlete earnings, whisky, and defense tech. - [How to Not Get Scammed in Litigation Finance](https://alts.co/how-to-not-get-scammed-in-litigation-finance/): Today, we’re revisiting litigation finance, unpacking how two investor blowups inspired a new due diligence course, and what it means for private credit allocators going forward. - [Altea Update: Jun 6](https://alts.co/altea-update-jun-6/): This week’s Altea Community highlights a surging collectibles market, oversubscribed member deals, and emerging opportunities across alternative assets, while tracking the conversations shaping them. - [Can markets swallow $200 billion of IPOs?](https://alts.co/can-markets-swallow-200-billion-of-ipos/): This week’s Altea Community spotlights active SPV updates, member-led opportunities, and fresh discussions, while highlighting new connections, events, and deals across alternatives. - [The SDIRA is perfect for alt investors](https://alts.co/the-sdira-is-perfect-for-alt-investors/): Today we'll explore SDIRAs through the lens of a company that has hustled to make them accessible for modern alternative investors: ​IRA Financial​. - [Altea Update: June 8](https://alts.co/altea-update-june-8/): This week’s Altea Community spotlights active deal flow across maritime and Valencia real estate, highlights member-led opportunities, and tracks conversations shaping alternative investing. - [Australia’s generous property tax break is ending](https://alts.co/australias-generous-property-tax-break-is-ending/): This week, on the heels of our second ​real estate SPV​, we're continuing our international real estate kick, with a look at a very significant development happening down under. - [Perpetual futures come to America](https://alts.co/perpetual-futures-come-to-america/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks record VC secondaries, the arrival of regulated crypto perpetuals, and growing cracks in private credit as alternative markets keep evolving. - [Altea Update: June 1](https://alts.co/altea-update-june-1/): Today, we’re exploring the generational shift remaking corporate Japan, unpacking why private equity is flooding in and what it means for investors. - [Investing in Japan, Part 2](https://alts.co/investing-in-japan-part-2/): Today in Part 2, we'll explore the huge generational shift that's remaking corporate Japan, and why the country has become the world's second-largest private equity engagement market. - [Athlete investing platform wins landmark court case](https://alts.co/athlete-investing-platform-wins-landmark-court-case/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks mounting stress in private credit, Spain’s real estate boom, and escalating prediction-market battles, mapping the implications across alternative assets. - [The tequila world is starting to notice](https://alts.co/the-tequila-world-is-starting-to-notice/): In this article, we track House of Rare’s growing external recognition, unpack the Genesis PX release, and examine what rising attention could mean for collectors and investors. - [Altea Update: May 25](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-25/): This week’s Altea Community spotlights the launch of Real Estate II, tracks fallout from Fenchurch Legal’s collapse, and maps new events, deals, and member discussions. - [Canada’s First Sovereign Wealth Fund](https://alts.co/canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/): Today, we’re revisiting sovereign wealth funds, unpacking Canada’s unusual debt-funded approach and what it could mean for infrastructure, returns, and long-term governance. - [SpaceX files for largest IPO ever](https://alts.co/spacex-files-for-largest-ipo-ever/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks a growing challenge to housing-supply orthodoxy, unpacking agglomeration effects and why booming cities may create demand faster than they build. - [Altea Update: May 19](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-19/): This week’s Altea Community spotlights the Japan investor trip launch, growing interest in Real Estate II, and member debates spanning housing, agriculture, and shipwreck assets. - [Housing’s Agglomeration Loop](https://alts.co/housings-agglomeration-loop/): Today I want to explore exactly that question. Why is it that building more housing doesn’t always make housing cheaper. It’s a genuinely unsettled debate. The smartest economists in the room can’t fully agree on any of this, and I sure as heck don’t have a clean answer. - [PE giants arm Claude to take on McKinsey](https://alts.co/pe-giants-arm-claude-to-take-on-mckinsey/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks AI’s capital supercycle, examines private equity’s pivot toward embedded AI operations, and maps the knock-on effects across alternatives. - [Portem bikinis](https://alts.co/portem-bikinis/): This week, we revisit Spain’s distorted housing market, unpack how Franco-era policy still shapes property today, and what that means for investors, renters, and BTR. - [Altea Update: May 11](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-11/): This week’s Altea Community spotlights new SPVs spanning Spanish multifamily, persimmon farmland, and rare earths, while expanding member incentives through a revamped affiliate program. - [Build-to-Own vs Build-to-Rent](https://alts.co/build-to-own-vs-build-to-rent/): This week’s Sunday Edition examines the rise of build-to-rent housing, why younger renters are abandoning ownership, and what the shift means for real estate markets. - [SEC investigates private credit fraud](https://alts.co/sec-investigates-private-credit-fraud/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks mounting stress in private credit, follows institutional capital flooding into sports and AI, and maps shifting power across alternative markets. - [Let’s climb a mountain](https://alts.co/lets-climb-a-mountain/): Today's a bit more personal and possibly a bit hopeful. We're talking about cancer. What's getting better, what's getting worse, and what you can do today to make a small difference. - [Groundfloor is going beyond real estate](https://alts.co/groundfloor-is-going-beyond-real-estate/): Today, Groundfloor is expanding beyond real estate, with options for both accredited andnon-accredited investors. - [Altea Update: May 4](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-4/): This week’s Alts Community tracks Altea’s shift to open access investing, explaining why membership barriers are dropping and what it means for deal flow, fees, and investor participation. - [Anthropic is worth a trillion dollars](https://alts.co/anthropic-is-worth-a-trillion-dollars/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks a surge of cross-asset moves—from AI-driven venture debt and prediction markets to record collectibles—mapping what’s shifting and why it matters for investors. - [We’re opening Altea to everyone](https://alts.co/were-opening-altea-to-everyone/): Today, I've got another big announcement... We’re improving Altea. - [A look at Alumni Ventures](https://alts.co/a-look-at-alumni-ventures/): Today, we’re looking at a firm that’s spent the last decade developing an entirely different approach to this asset class: ​Alumni Ventures​. - [Introducing our Film Bridge Lending Portal](https://alts.co/introducing-our-film-bridge-lending-portal/): This week, we revisit film bridge lending, explain how receivables-backed loans in film actually work, and map the implications for investors seeking short-duration, collateralized private credit exposure. - [Altea Update: Apr 20](https://alts.co/altea-update-apr-20/): This week’s Alts Community highlights the launch of a film lending investor portal, expands access to deal-by-deal credit opportunities, and outlines what it means for accredited investors. - [Australia’s Mandatory Investment System](https://alts.co/australias-mandatory-investment-system/): Today, I'll explain what superannuation is, how it works, and explore whether a system like this could ever work in the US. - [Let’s profit from unpredictability](https://alts.co/lets-profit-from-unpredictability/): This week, we track how investors can position portfolios for unconventional policy risk, mapping scenario-driven trades, defensive plays, and where asymmetric opportunities may emerge across real assets and credit. - [Altea Update: Apr 6](https://alts.co/altea-update-apr-6/): This week’s Alts Community update tracks a new women’s volleyball SPV opening to members, expanding IRA access, and mounting concerns around FranShares’ shutdown and investor fallout. - [The Big Music Royalty Roll-up](https://alts.co/the-big-music-royalty-roll-up/): Today, we’re revisiting music royalties, unpacking why major investment vehicles have underperformed, and breaking down how a roll-up model could reshape returns for income-focused investors. - [Let’s identify some Black Swans](https://alts.co/lets-identify-some-black-swans/): This week, we track emerging black swan scenarios tied to the administration’s unconventional playbook, and map how these risks could reprice assets, markets, and global capital flows. - [Altea Update: Mar 30](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-30/): This week’s Alts Community highlights Whisky I closing and early execution, alongside active member discussions and niche deal flow, mapping sentiment, opportunities, and emerging trends across alternative investing. - [How to ruin a hobby](https://alts.co/how-to-ruin-a-hobby/): Today we have a fun guest post from our friend Michael from ​MoneyLemma. Michael is a hedge fund analyst who delves into pressing, quirky, unanswered questions in the overlaps between money and society. In this issue, Michael gives his take on the world of card collecting. - [Fundrise’s pre-IPO fund opens hot, fades fast](https://alts.co/fundrises-pre-ipo-fund-opens-hot-fades-fast/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks rising regulatory pressure on prediction markets, volatility across assets from gold to startups, and shifting global capital flows, mapping implications across alternative investments. - [Let’s psychoanalyze Trump](https://alts.co/lets-psychoanalyze-trump/): This week, we analyze the administration’s revealed preferences amid escalating geopolitical conflict, explaining how tariffs, resource policy, and strategic unpredictability are reshaping markets and investor positioning. - [Altea Update: Mar 23](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-23/): This week’s Alts Community highlights Whisky I commitments, a new film bridge lending course, and global meetups, mapping how members are deploying capital, learning new strategies, and sourcing opportunities. - [IRR is (kinda) lying to you](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-22/): Today, we’re revisiting IRR, unpacking how its assumptions and timing quirks distort returns, and breaking down what it really tells investors about performance, incentives, and realized outcomes. - [Let’s create an art index](https://alts.co/lets-create-an-art-index/): What’s on the menu today: TEFAF 2026: where Leon Kossoff broke everyone’s brain The artist market cap: Vermeer vs Leonardo vs Warhol vs Hirst Hormuz, part two: it’s not just oil anymore - [Why many investment firms are quietly rebuilding their tech stack](https://alts.co/why-many-investment-firms-are-quietly-rebuilding-their-tech-stack/): From the outside, many investment firms look stable. Reporting is timely. Investors are informed. Deals get done. But behind the scenes, a quieter shift is underway. Leadership teams are reassessing the technology that supports their operations, often deciding that systems which once felt good enough are now holding them back. - [Altea Update: Mar 17](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-17/): This week’s Alts Community highlights Whisky I diligence and live events, unpacks debates on mispriced U.S. apartments and venture models, and maps emerging opportunities across deals, discussions, and member insights. - [Investing in Japan, Part 1](https://alts.co/investing-in-japan-part-1/): Today, we’re revisiting Japan as an investment landscape, unpacking its tourism boom, century-old companies, and niche manufacturing strengths—and what these overlapping trends could mean for investors. - [What injury victims should know before investing settlement proceeds](https://alts.co/what-injury-victims-should-know-before-investing-settlement-proceeds/): A settlement can create a false sense of security. The money may look large at first, but for many injury victims, it has to cover much more than one moment in time. It may need to carry future treatment costs, replace lost income, and give you room to recover without falling into another financial crisis. - [FranShares is shutting down](https://alts.co/franshares-is-shutting-down/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks turmoil across alternative markets—from FranShares’ shutdown and prediction market scrutiny to gold’s surge, major catalog deals, and signals across collectibles, private credit, and global assets. - [Let’s put it all on black part II](https://alts.co/lets-put-it-all-on-black-part-ii/): This week, we revisit metals pricing after the Strait of Hormuz shock, examining which commodities now look mispriced and how investors can position across platinum, silver, aluminium, and rare earths. - [Altea Update: March 9](https://alts.co/altea-update-march-9/): This week’s Alts Community highlights live deals across maritime exploration and Japanese whisky casks, alongside SPV updates, collector car exits, and member discussions shaping alternative investment opportunities. - [Investing in Japanese Whisky](https://alts.co/investing-in-japanese-whisky/): Today, we’re staying in the far east, taking a look at Japanese whisky. - [Let’s put it all on black](https://alts.co/lets-put-it-all-on-black/): Today, we’re revisiting commodities, unpacking a utility-versus-narrative framework for pricing metals, and breaking down what it means for gold, copper, rare earths, and investor risk. - [Altea Update: March 2](https://alts.co/altea-update-march-2/): This week’s Alts Community leans into Japanese whisky’s reset, outlines a structured cask SPV strategy, and highlights live deals, meetups, and co-invest opportunities across alternatives. - [Bonsai as an Alternative Asset](https://alts.co/bonsai-as-an-alternative-asset/): Today, I'm going to tell you about the world of bonsai trees, and why they can make a great alternative investment. - [Private equity’s fundraising slump worst since ’08](https://alts.co/private-equitys-fundraising-slump-worst-since-08/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks China’s accessibility debate, private equity’s fundraising drought, London’s auction signals, and cross-asset stress from data centers to diamonds shaping alternative markets. - [Let’s go to the auction](https://alts.co/lets-go-to-the-auction/): This week, we track the global auction season from London to Florida, identify key canary lots, and map what their results signal for art, watches, and cars in 2026. - [Altea Update: Feb 23](https://alts.co/altea-update-feb-23/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights Maritime I’s upcoming Q&A, a 91% IRR film bridge loan, Blue Owl’s redemption halt, and sharp member debates shaping private market risk and opportunity. - [Gold leasing explained](https://alts.co/gold-leasing-explained/): Today, we’re revisiting gold’s negative carry problem, unpacking Monetary Metals’ leasing model, and breaking down what earning yield in ounces could mean for long-term holders. - [Sauna investment case study](https://alts.co/sauna-investment-case-study/): Hot tubs have long dominated short-term rentals. Saunas are emerging as a lower-maintenance alternative, and we break down the capex, ADR lift, and payback math behind the shift. - [Blue Owl freezes withdrawals](https://alts.co/blue-owl-freezes-withdrawals/): This week’s Alts Cafe spotlights the Maritime I shipwreck deal, rising metals reshaping recovery economics, Blue Owl’s liquidity shock, and global shifts across sports, crypto, and private markets. - [Let’s go to China](https://alts.co/lets-go-to-china/): This week, we revisit investing in China, unpack what’s actually accessible to foreigners, and map 65 opportunities across public markets, private assets, trade, and structural gaps. - [Altea Update: Feb 16](https://alts.co/altea-update-feb-16/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights the Maritime I deep-sea salvage deal, fresh member debates, global meetups, and new opportunities shaping alternative investing across borders. - [Let’s arrest a member of the cartel](https://alts.co/lets-arrest-a-member-of-the-cartel/): Today, we go back to basics. Making fun of Elon, talking Tequila, building cool shit with AI, and film festivals. - [Altea Update: Feb 10](https://alts.co/altea-update-feb-10/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights a deep-sea salvage deal, fresh exits and live opportunities, active member debates, and early-year meetups shaping alternative investing momentum in 2026. - [The new economics of shipwreck recovery](https://alts.co/the-new-economics-of-shipwreck-recovery/): Rising metal prices and new robotics are turning shipwreck salvage into a repeatable business. Inside the modern maritime recovery playbook and how Oceyon is making it investable. - [Silver, gold, crypto selloff](https://alts.co/silver-gold-crypto-selloff/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks rising geopolitical risk across minerals and markets, a sharp crypto unwind, marquee sports and tech deals, and what the crosscurrents signal for global capital in 2026. - [Let’s avoid the conveyor belt to oblivion](https://alts.co/lets-avoid-the-conveyor-belt-to-oblivion/): Today, we continue the theme while delving into some specifics. Which specific companies are getting smash-hammered? Who's already dead but doesn't realise it yet? Who's unkillable? How many amazing graphics can I work into one post? - [Deep sea mining](https://alts.co/deep-sea-mining/): Today we have a short but interesting primer on seabed mineral extraction. We’ll explain how it works, who controls the ocean floor, environmental considerations, and why Japan's recent move is interesting. - [NYSE is building a tokenized trading platform](https://alts.co/nyse-is-building-a-tokenized-trading-platform/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks capital rotating across sports, prediction markets, tokenized equities, and global IPOs, while mapping what these shifts signal for alternative asset strategies in 2026. - [Let’s make difficult choices](https://alts.co/lets-make-difficult-choices/): Today, we revisit America’s aging policy, weighing the $37 trillion status quo against radical reallocations—and unpacking the ethical, economic, and societal tradeoffs behind a stark trolley-problem choice. - [Altea Update: Jan 27](https://alts.co/altea-update-jan-27/): This week’s Alts Community tracks a fast Ferrari exit, live sports deals nearing close, active member debates, and early-year meetups shaping how capital and conviction are forming in 2026. - [🎾 Inside the Australian Open](https://alts.co/inside-the-australian-open/): Today, I'll explore how the Australian Open went from Grand Slam underdog to the most modern, forward-thinking tennis tournament on the planet. (Hint: There is an extremely well-run organization behind it.) - [5 key investment strategies for modern financial success](https://alts.co/5-key-investment-strategies-for-modern-financial-success/): Practical investment strategies for business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how to diversify, use fintech tools, balance liquidity, and build long-term wealth. - [Let’s die broke](https://alts.co/lets-die-broke/): Today, we’re revisiting aging in America, unpacking how elder care costs quietly absorb boomer wealth, and breaking down what the $80 trillion transfer really means for families, investors, and taxpayers. - [Altea Update: Jan 19](https://alts.co/altea-update-jan-19/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights FIFA-driven investing theses, live sports and art deals, culture-led debates, and new ways members are connecting to source and evaluate opportunities in 2026. - [Women’s sports are having a moment](https://alts.co/womens-sports-are-having-a-moment/): Today, we’re continuing the sports investing theme by looking at women’s sports: What’s driving the growth Why today’s superstars are different How unbundled media rights are unlocking hidden value - [Saudi Arabia opens stock market to foreigners](https://alts.co/saudi-arabia-opens-stock-market-to-foreigners/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks capital flowing into niche sports, regulatory pushback on prediction markets, reopening global markets, and early signs of recovery across watches, housing, and private credit. - [Let’s compare pickleball unfavorably](https://alts.co/lets-compare-pickleball-unfavorably/): Today, we’re revisiting what makes a sport investable, unpacking why women’s volleyball outperforms pickleball as a spectator product, and what that means for media dollars and franchise returns. - [Altea Update: Jan 12](https://alts.co/altea-update-jan-12/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights live deals in women’s pro sports and film lending, flags fresh risks in wine investing, and unpacks member debates reshaping art, prediction markets, and global opportunities. - [Warning issued for wine investing firm OENO](https://alts.co/warning-issued-for-wine-investing-firm-oeno/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks pressure across alternative assets, from wine and art lending to prediction markets, while mapping implications of capital flows in sports, AI, and crypto. - [Let’s remember tariffs](https://alts.co/lets-remember-tariffs/): Today, we’re revisiting a hot topic from 2025 that everyone seems to have forgotten about or simply accepted. - [Altea Update: Jan 6](https://alts.co/altea-update-jan-6/): This week’s Alts spotlights red-hot film co-invest deals with eye-popping IRRs. - [How Ethereum compares with Bitcoin as a long-term store of value](https://alts.co/how-ethereum-compares-with-bitcoin-as-a-long-term-store-of-value/): Ethereum started off as the programmable ledger for decentralised applications. Over time, the differences between them have changed how each works as a store of value. - [Unpacking rare earths](https://alts.co/unpacking-rare-earths/): This week’s Alts dives into why most rare earth projects fail, debunks the biggest REE myths, and reframes the sector as an industrial coordination problem—not a mining one—walking through the real bottlenecks, pricing distortions, and a practical scorecard investors can use to separate viable suppliers from hype. - [Altea Update: Dec 25](https://alts.co/altea-update-dec-25/): This week’s Alts Community update tees up a new way for Altea members to co-invest deal-by-deal as the Film Co-Invest pipeline overflows, while Auto I hits an early milestone with a fast capital rotation. Plus: polls, new spaces, fresh debates, and 2026 forecasts. - [Tokenization plumbing comes online](https://alts.co/tokenization-plumbing-comes-online/): This week’s Alts Cafe spans culture, capital, and code—tracking Disney’s OpenAI partnership, private markets racing toward derivatives and tokenization, and eye-catching signals from collectibles, farmland, and gold—while asking where real value is forming as AI, crypto rails, and alternative assets quietly converge. - [Let’s go to a funeral (Part 3)](https://alts.co/lets-go-to-a-funeral-part-3/): This week’s WC lays out a stark fork in America’s future—slow drift versus AI-driven abundance—and argues your portfolio is built for neither, making the case for a barbell strategy that loads resilient cash-flow assets on one end and asymmetric scarcity bets on the other, so you’re positioned to win no matter which reality arrives. - [AI music licensing is here. Now what?](https://alts.co/ai-music-licensing-is-here/): Major labels spent nearly two years suing AI-music startups. Now they’re licensing them. We break down why the shift happened, what’s in the deals, and what it means for artists, rights, and investors. - [Altea Update: Dec 15](https://alts.co/altea-update-dec-15/): This week’s Alts Community mixes live, time-sensitive deals with a lighter community pulse—spotlighting Tomball preferred equity and Tequila III, rolling out new rewards and polls, and surfacing sharp discussions that jump from overvalued stocks and film economics to iRobot’s collapse and, somehow, snail orgies. - [Jay-Z bets on K-Pop with $500m fund](https://alts.co/jay-z-bets-on-k-pop-with-500m-fund/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks crypto’s march into the mainstream as Vanguard opens the gates and Polymarket returns to the US, follows big cultural capital flows from Jay-Z’s K-pop bet to record-setting collectibles, and flags real-asset pressure points. - [Brazilification vs The Abundance Paradox](https://alts.co/brazilification-vs-the-abundance-paradox/): This week’s WC maps the CapEx Supercycle reshaping America’s near future, breaks down the fork between a slow, grinding “Forever Drift” and an AI-driven “Abundance Paradox,” and shows how each path reshuffles wealth, work, and opportunity. - [Why secure 1031 replacement property options reduce risk](https://alts.co/why-secure-1031-replacement-property-options-reduce-risk/): Real estate investment can be a strategic way to grow wealth, but it also has risks. One approach gaining traction is the 1031 exchange, which closes a tax loophole that allows investors to postpone taxes by using the proceeds from selling properties to purchase new ones. When investing, it is crucial to choose safe replacement properties. In this article, we will discuss why these choices are important and how they can be a net benefit for investors. - [Alternative gift ideas](https://alts.co/alternative-gift-ideas/): A short, curated alternative gift guide featuring handcrafted glassware, iconic Space Pens, collectible art prints, and a special Altea holiday offer for new members. - [Altea Update: Dec 5](https://alts.co/altea-update-dec-5/): This week’s Alts Community spotlights fast-moving deals like preferred equity and the perk-packed Tequila III raise, dives into sharp member debates spanning stablecoins, comics, and cars. - [How Fintech is Unlocking Global Alternative Investments](https://alts.co/how-fintech-is-unlocking-global-alternative-investments/): In the not-so-distant past, the idea of investing in “alternative investments” may have seemed like a far-fetched reality for the average investor. However, there has been a surge of fintech companies with innovative platforms that have made it several notches more accessible for tech-savvy individuals. - [Let’s go to a funeral](https://alts.co/the-wc-lets-go-to-a-funeral/): This week's WC kicks off the end of the year for us, and that means a three-part series: Today: Where America's at and how it got here Dec 10: Where America's going: Brazilification vs The Abundance Paradox (Altea members get a sneak peek) Dec 17: Where to put your money (Dec 24-31: Leave me alone, I'm tired) - [Features That Define the Best Financial Planning Software Today](https://alts.co/features-that-define-the-best-financial-planning-software-today/): Choosing the right financial planning software can be game-changing in terms of achieving financial goals - [Music labels settle lawsuits, embrace licensing](https://alts.co/music-labels-settle-lawsuits-embrace-licensing/): This week’s Alts Cafe tracks the music industry’s pivot from lawsuits to AI licensing, examines Funko’s unraveling as overproduction finally bites, and highlights big shifts across alternatives. - [Gambling vs investing: What’s the difference?](https://alts.co/gambling-vs-investing-whats-the-difference/): Lately, I’ve been thinking about the line between gambling and investing. Mostly because it feels like that line is evaporating — and the drumbeat around this theme is getting louder. - [Altea Update: Nov 21](https://alts.co/altea-update-nov-21/): This week’s roundup spotlights a crowded Tequila III raise with strong perks, unpacks sharp community takes on Sonder’s collapse and the quiet implosion of prompt engineering, and highlights new perks and affiliate opportunities that turn Altea’s growing network into real deal flow—kept lively with candid debates, insider scoops, and standout members. - [Let’s pop a bubble](https://alts.co/lets-pop-a-bubble/): This week’s WC tracks the quiet fade of prompt engineering as models and users level up, weighs whether the AI “bubble” panic holds up against real-time checklists, and digs into why sharp storytelling still decides who wins in film, alternatives, and tech—complete with charts, curiosities, and clever breakdowns. - [Why local cost-of-living multipliers are the secret to global real estate](https://alts.co/why-local-cost-of-living-multipliers-are-the-secret-to-global-real-estate/): When people talk about buying property overseas, price is usually the first thing that springs to mind. But zeroing in on that number alone is a bit like buying a car based only on the monthly payment and ignoring insurance, gas and maintenance for the next ten years. - [Funko is on the edge of insolvency](https://alts.co/funko-is-on-the-edge-of-insolvency/): China is making a big ​iron ore grab in Africa, Funko is teetering on the edge of insolvency, and many More. - [The Changing World of RIAs: Advice in the age of algorithms](https://alts.co/the-changing-world-of-rias/): In this issue, I’m sharing some thoughts on the state of financial advice as we close out 2025. - [Altea Update: Nov 14](https://alts.co/altea-update-nov-14/): This week in Alts: Tequila III is filling fast, with premium investor perks at the distillery for larger checks, while our TWICE music royalties deal enters its final week for those seeking uncorrelated income. We’ve got film JV updates coming soon, a private after-hours dinosaur + natural history tour in NYC, and a new global STR opportunity with Sonno Homes targeting high-demand hubs like Medellín. - [Tequila III – The future of luxury tourism](https://alts.co/tequilla-iii-the-future-of-luxury-tourism/): Today, we double down on a proven winner. ​Tequila II​, our stake in the Herencia de Agaves distillery in Mexico, was immediately validated when the team won double gold for best tequila and best blanco this summer. - [Let’s break down the Besties](https://alts.co/lets-break-down-the-besties/): It’s the four-man hype machine behind the All-In Podcast, where venture capital meets uninterrupted monologues about how smart they are. Think of it like Silicon Valley’s answer to a boy band, if the music was just talking over each other about how regulations are bad and you’re stupid for not buying Bitcoin in 2015. - [How Investors Use Macroeconomic Data in Crypto Allocation](https://alts.co/how-investors-use-macroeconomic-data-in-crypto-allocation/): Learn how investors use macroeconomic data to optimize cryptocurrency allocation in their portfolios. Discover which economic indicators matter most. - [VC 5-year returns drop to 8%](https://alts.co/vc-5-year-returns-drop-to-8/): ​K-pop giant SM Entertainment​’s operating profit soared 261% on the back of its fan platform ​DearU​, Egypt’s long-delayed ​Grand Egyptian Museum​, the world’s largest archaeological museum, is finally opening its doors after years of anticipation, and More... - [NEO: The compliant blockchain betting on China’s $30T tokenization wave](https://alts.co/neo-the-compliant-blockchain-betting-on-chinas-30t-tokenization-wave/): China’s forgotten blockchain, NEO, is back in focus as Hong Kong opens its crypto markets and pushes real-world asset tokenization — signaling a new, compliant phase in Asia. - [Altea Update: Oct 7](https://alts.co/altea-update-nov-7/): The IMF just dropped its annual ​Global Financial Stability Report​, which does a good job identifying systemic risks. (The harder part is knowing ​when​ a risk will boil over). - [Let’s make a sequel](https://alts.co/lets-make-a-sequel/): In film, ROI isn't "profit." It's simply worldwide box office divided by production budget. The problem is everything that sits between revenue and cash: marketing (tens of millions) and exhibitor splits (cinemas keep a big chunk). - [The role of blockchain in alternative investments: A game changer for modern portfolios](https://alts.co/the-role-of-blockchain-in-alternative-investments-a-game-changer-for-modern-portfolios/): Blockchain is transforming alternative investing by decentralizing ownership, enabling tokenized assets, and powering DeFi platforms that offer greater access, transparency, and liquidity for modern portfolios. - [New markets emerge in PE and sports](https://alts.co/new-markets-emerge-in-pe-and-sports/): ​InPlay Global is developing a regulated market​ for sports “performance securities.” ​Goldman Sachs launches an ETF​ built to mirror private equity returns, and More... - [Sonno Homes Review: STRs for the “Global Laptop Class”](https://alts.co/sonno-homes-review-strs-for-the-global-laptop-class/): As digital nomads spread worldwide, Sonno Homes is giving investors access to the global short-term rental market: both managing & acquiring properties. - [Buying your way into films](https://alts.co/buying-your-way-into-films/): Can you really buy your way into Hollywood? Guest author Andrew Adamides explores "human product placement", from crowdfunding extras to lawsuits & Ponzi schemes. - [Altea Update: Oct 31](https://alts.co/altea-update-oct-31/): Aziz Sundjeri's latest real estate tool ​visualizes undervalued neighborhoods​ across the US, Lucas is exploring how DIY investors think about diversification in private equity (like ​Republic's Witz Ventures SPV​, and asks how many deals it takes to achieve solid returns. - [Let’s ride the Tequila Express](https://alts.co/lets-ride-the-tequila-express/): The ​Kentucky Bourbon Trail​ transformed rural distilleries into a tourism juggernaut that welcomed 2.7 million visitors in 2024. Twenty-five years ago, that number was essentially zero. - [Introducing Tequila III](https://alts.co/introducing-tequila-iii/): We visited Jalisco to check on Altea’s tequila investments and unveil Tequila III — the next chapter with House of Rare. Barrel aging, master distillers, and a visionary new facility redefining how the world experiences tequila. - [Modern Senior Living: A look at Worthy Wealth](https://alts.co/modern-senior-living/): Globally, the share of the population aged 65+ ​has doubled​ since 1960. That trend shows no signs of stopping, and it’s already having a major impact in at least one area: housing. - [Cars, Collectibles, and Cantonese Cuisine: Inside Altea’s October world tour](https://alts.co/cars-collectibles-and-cantonese-cuisine-inside-alteas-october-world-tour/): A recap of Altea's October 2025 meetups: From New York to Hong Kong to Los Angeles. - [Finding the Right Realtor: Chester and Fredericksburg, VA](https://alts.co/finding-the-right-realtor-chester-and-fredericksburg-va/): Choosing the right realtor means having a local expert, whether you're buying in Chester or selling in Fredericksburg. - [Altea Update: Oct 17](https://alts.co/altea-update-oct-17/): Launch JV is ~50% allocated and Film I booked >100% IRR on a $50k payoff; we’re in Miami for ABS East (dinner Oct 21), Tequila I/II checks with Tequila III teased, Auto I closed a Ferrari 512 M, 23 new members, Dan Remy tops, and affiliates earn 30%. - [Bitcoin vs traditional Assets – Which is the better investment in 2025?](https://alts.co/bitcoin-vs-traditional-assets-which-is-the-better-investment-in-2025/): Portfolio theory suggests you should never “put all your eggs in one basket”. So if you include Bitcoin, it might be worth doing so in a smaller percentage first - [Let’s go treasure hunting](https://alts.co/lets-go-treasure-hunting/): In 2017, Argentum Exploration accomplished something extraordinary: they recovered silver bars from the ​SS Tilawa​, sitting 15,000 feet down in the Indian Ocean. It was the deepest precious-metal recovery in history, a technical marvel that pushed the boundaries of deep-sea robotics. - [Singapore: A masterclass in national investing](https://alts.co/singapore-a-masterclass-in-national-investing/): Singapore is 5x smaller than Rhode Island yet richer than almost every nation on earth. It's a masterclass in pragmatic socialism and long-term within a ferociously capitalist economy. - [Altea Update: Oct 10](https://alts.co/altea-update-oct-10/): "There’s a surge in sales of antique art and artifacts coming out of China. Concurrently, the Hong Kong government is gearing up for stablecoin licenses for HK and China companies. I do know that a few of them are in the art business…so watch this space!" - [Let’s buy another Bugatti](https://alts.co/lets-buy-another-bugatti/): The Galaxy's Sexiest Car Auctions, How to Invest in The Galaxy's Sexiest Car Auctions, Have Fun Learning about the Galaxy's Sexiest Cars, and Taylor's Not Tortured Enough. - [Continuation vehicles: The new lifeline for private equity](https://alts.co/continuation-vehicles-the-new-lifeline-for-private-equity/): There's a huge backlog of unsold assets in private markets, and continuation funds have emerged as the release valve — adding to the risk for retail investors. - [Altea Update: Oct 3](https://alts.co/altea-update-oct-3/): ​Tequila II​ is our stake in Herencia de Agaves tequila distillery in Jalisco Mexico, and the enterprise is progressing nicely, Launch JV is Film I's bigger badder version 2.0, and the opportunity closed this week with a $2.5m raise, and More.. - [Let’s invest in SPACs](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-spacs/): From the return of SPACs to record-breaking horse auctions, accredited investor workarounds, and the coming AI bubble — here’s this week’s wide-ranging look at markets, money, and culture. - [How to evaluate life settlements in 2025](https://alts.co/how-to-evaluate-life-settlements-in-2025/): Life settlements are resurging in 2025 as rates rise and longevity grows. Here’s how to vet deals: review mortality assumptions, carrier strength, reserves, fees, and liquidity before investing. - [US prepares to bail out Argentina](https://alts.co/us-prepares-to-bail-out-argentina/): 🇦🇷 US announces ​full bailout for Argentina​ with bond purchases, swaps, and credit lines. Argentine assets ​rebound sharply​, Billionaire investor Thomas Kaplan plans to ​fractionalize​ the world’s largest private Rembrandt collection, and More... - [Do IPOs still matter?](https://alts.co/do-ipos-still-matter/): IPOs were once the pinnacle of success. Now, with private liquidity booming and retail capital surging, they risk becoming a dumping ground for companies that couldn't sell upstream. - [Altea Update: Sept 26](https://alts.co/altea-update-sept-26/): This week in Altea: co-invests (spacetech, premium tequila), a Fenchurch Legal secured-notes SPV, and a K-Pop fund coming. 16 new members, meetups in NYC/LA/HK, fresh swag—plus debates on AI music, crypto, and pre-IPO liquidity - [Review: Dunkin’ Gulf Coast Offering from FranShares](https://alts.co/review-dunkin-gulf-coast-offering-from-franshares/): Franchise investing is no longer just for private equity. We explore a new Dunkin’ deal, a clever Roth conversion strategy, and why recent tax laws favor this overlooked asset class. - [Let’s buy a $5m mirror](https://alts.co/lets-buy-a-5m-mirror/): A veritable cornucopia of useless information this week as we head straight into decorative gourd season. - [Robinhood to open pre-IPO fund](https://alts.co/robinhood-to-open-pre-ipo-fund/): Robinhood is launching their own ​pre-IPO Startups Fund​ giving everyday investors access to early-stage deals, AI-generated artist ​Xania Monet​ lands a million-dollar record deal, and More... - [Did Caribbean pirates out-earn NFL players?](https://alts.co/did-caribbean-pirates-out-earn-nfl-players/): We explore the economics of 17th-century pirates and today’s NFL players, weighing treasure, risk, and reward to see who came out ahead. - [Altea Update: Sept 19](https://alts.co/altea-update-sept-19/): Peter Ng asked about ​2025 royalty performance​ on K-Pop I, Brian Flaherty goes down a rabbit hole exploring why stocks tend to produce basically all their gains ​overnight​, and More. - [Let’s light our money on fire](https://alts.co/lets-light-our-money-on-fire/): Today we go way down the rabbit hole on venture capital. Is it a good place to put your money? Will you be happy with the results? Are we living in a simulation? Two thirds of these questions will be answered, and--depending on your perspective--you're probably not going to like the results. - [Fenchurch: An income play on high-volume, predictable legal cases](https://alts.co/fenchurch-fixed-income-from-high-volume-predictable-legal-cases/): Earn fixed income from high-volume UK legal claims. Fenchurch turns consumer lawsuits into secured private credit, offering investors 12–14% yields with multi-layered downside protection. - [From Wall Street to Main Street: How Storytelling is Changing the Way We Invest](https://alts.co/from-wall-street-to-main-street-how-storytelling-is-changing-the-way-we-invest/): https://unsplash.com/photos/1zO4O3Z0UJA - [“Most tokens are not securities” -SEC Chair](https://alts.co/most-tokens-are-not-securities-sec-chair/): SEC chair says ​most crypto tokens are not securities​, Former unicorn ​Hike goes bust​ after regulators target its gaming and fantasy sports pivot, and More... - [Altea Update: Sept 12](https://alts.co/altea-update-sept-12/): Jim Zhou thinks most people in crypto don’t understand the code they rely on, Mandar & Joshua discuss the ​art market vs the luxury watch market​ after the NYC event, and More... - [Let’s apply for the Cavalier Fellowship](https://alts.co/lets-apply-for-the-cavalier-fellowship/): This week features 33% less art content and 100% more racehorse content. Plus five pretty, pretty good ways to invest in the decline and fall of the Western Empire. - [“Unauthorized” SPVs are pissing off AI startups](https://alts.co/unauthorized-spvs-are-pissing-off-ai-startups/): "Unauthorized" SPVs are ​pissing off AI startups​, Tokenized equities could ​reach $1.3T​ as exchanges urge regulators to ​crack down​, and More... - [Anguilla’s AI Jackpot](https://alts.co/anguillas-ai-jackpot/): A tiny island owns the .ai domain. A quiet tech firm runs the backend. Together, they’ve built a licensing machine that’s responsible for 25%+ of Anguilla’s government revenue. - [Altea Update: Sept 5](https://alts.co/altea-update-sept-5/): Apparently, 20%+ of Anguilla's government revenue comes from ​licensing .ai domains​, The ​worst album covers​ have turned into rare collector's items, and More... - [Let’s see if the canaries die](https://alts.co/lets-see-if-the-canaries-die/): This week is 100% about the art market. Is the sky falling? Does it matter? Why does Google blur images of art - [Windlift Review: Drone-based power for the battlefield](https://alts.co/windlift-review-drone-based-power-for-the-battlefield/): Aerial drones that generate power? Backed by $24M in DoD grants, this autonomous system replaces diesel in the field, delivering off-grid energy where fuel convoys can’t. - [How Netflix drank Sony’s milkshake](https://alts.co/inside-sonys-k-pop-licensing-mistake/): K-pop Demon Hunters is the most-watched Netflix film of all time. Sony created the hit, but Netflix made the killing. We interview IP creator Kayden Phoenix to unpack the full story. - [3 key factors in venture capital due diligence](https://alts.co/3-key-factors-in-venture-capital-due-diligence/): VC due diligence hinges on three factors: management team strength, risk vs. reward balance, and product value proposition. These determine startup viability and investor confidence. - [Altea Update: Aug 30](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-30/): David is looking for ​private credit deals​ with solid risk analysis and underwriting, Kaylock​ and ​Omar​ chimed in about "Mr. Wonderful" buying part of the record-breaking ​Bryant-Jordan card​, and More... - [Let’s get crypto rich (again)](https://alts.co/lets-get-crypto-rich-again/): Cryptocurrency has gone mainstream when ​Wyoming ​​launches its own digital dollar, the Cowboy State dropped the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). It’s the first government-issued stablecoin in America, backed entirely by U.S. Treasuries and cash, and More... - [Wyoming becomes first state to issue stable token](https://alts.co/wyoming-becomes-first-state-to-issue-stable-token/): Wyoming becomes ​first US state​ to issue its own stable token, The intersection of ​prediction markets and sports betting​ is getting wild, and More... - [How two friends built a cricket trading card empire](https://alts.co/how-to-build-a-cricket-trading-card-empire/): Cricket cards never had a real market — until now. This is the story of how two Alts community members built a premium card company from scratch and brought the world’s second-biggest sport into the hobby. - [Altea Update: Aug 22](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-22/): I’m happy to report that due diligence is complete on our K-pop royalties deal. There has been lots of demand for this one. - [Let’s forge priceless art](https://alts.co/lets-forge-priceless-art/): Drewe sold millions worth of forged paintings in the 1990s before eventually getting caught and serving time in prison. Like many conmen, the money was necessary, but it was more about the prestige. - [Private shares are piling up](https://alts.co/private-shares-are-piling-up/): Secondary trading slows as ​investors struggle to exit​ and private shares pile up, We explore the ​K-pop industry​ as part of due diligence int our upcoming ​K-pop music rights deal​, and More... - [Inside the K-pop Machine](https://alts.co/inside-the-k-pop-machine/): K-pop isn’t just music—it’s a global machine. From idol factories to fan collectibles to K-pop Demon Hunters, we break down how the industry creates stars, stories, and superfans. - [Altea Update: Aug 15](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-15/): Last week, we got a private tour of ​Vow Foods​, the Sydney-based biotech startup engineering entirely new categories of meat without touching a live animal. - [Unlocking inheritance through HEIs: A review of Forward Inheritance](https://alts.co/unlocking-inheritance-through-heis-a-review-of-forward-inheritance/): Inheritance is the biggest financial event most people ever face, but it often comes too late to make a real difference. Forward Inhertiance is using HEIs to speed things up. - [Card collecting enters the CT-scanning era](https://alts.co/card-collecting-enters-the-ct-scanning-era/): ​Advanced CT scans​ spark debate over fraud detection and hobby integrity, while an ​anti-scanning tech push​ gains steam, Vow, Australia's famous food tech startup, is raising funds - and ​you can invest​, and More... - [Inside Australia’s Biotech Revolution](https://alts.co/inside-australias-biotech-revolution/): Recap of our Sydney biotech tour: Inventia is helping speed cancer research and building human tissue, while Vow is creating the future of luxurious cultured meats. - [Altea Update: Aug 8](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-8/): We added an astounding 200 new members this week, thanks to our new ​Regional Groups​. - [Robinhood + 401ks pushing PE mainstream](https://alts.co/robinhood-401ks-pushing-pe-mainstream/): Robinhood wants to ​bring PE to the app​, while Meketa Capital CEO says ​PE in 401(k)s is inevitable​, K-pop fandom surges in the US​, and More... - [The Business of Fonts](https://alts.co/the-business-of-fonts/): Fonts are everywhere, but few know how they're made, who owns them, or how designers get paid. We explore the economics of typeface design — from Monotype’s monopoly to font royalties. - [Altea Update: Aug 1](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-1/): Auto I closing out and both Space I and Blockchain I opening up, We're about halfway to our target for Space I, and More... - [Let’s laugh at egomaniacs](https://alts.co/lets-laugh-at-egomaniacs/): This month, our LA crew toured Vast: the space station startup led by billionaire Jed McCaleb. Now they’re raising their first institutional round — and Altea members are getting in. - [Three bills could ​reshape private investing forever](https://alts.co/three-bills-could-reshape-private-investing-forever/): ​Three new House bills​ could reshape access to private markets forever, A clever regulatory workaround may allow ​Polymarket to go legal in the U.S.​ by buying a tiny exchange, and More... - [Caught Offside: How Oaktree seized Inter Milan](https://alts.co/caught-offside-how-oaktree-seized-inter-milan/): Everyone wants to own a football club — but few win like Oaktree did. This is the inside story of how a €275M loan turned into full control of Inter Milan, one of Europe’s most iconic teams. - [Altea Update: July 25](https://alts.co/altea-update-july-25/): Three live deals to sink your teeth into this week, plus heaps of new members and photos from summer meetups, and More... - [Let’s laugh at Ed Sheeran](https://alts.co/lets-laugh-at-ed-sheeran/): Ed Sheeran is doing art? What's Red Chip Art? Should you invest in Red Chip Art? - [FarmTogether: Review of Landmark Mandarin Grove and Sustainable Farmland Fund](https://alts.co/farmtogether-review-of-landmark-mandarin-grove-and-sustainable-farmland-fund/): We explore two curated deals on US farmland from FarmTogether: The Landmark Mandarin Grove, and the diversified Sustainable Farmland Fund - [Congress is serious about crypto](https://alts.co/congress-is-serious-about-crypto/): The House ​greenlit the Crypto Clarity Act​, Apple is making a ​$500 million push​ into U.S. rare earth magnet production, A ​meteorite from Mars​ sold, and More... - [Altea on Tour: Inside 6 cities in 14 days](https://alts.co/altea-on-tour-inside-6-cities-in-14-days/): Enjoy this recap of our Altea summer meetups. From a SF cliffside mansion, to an Austin airplane hangar, a sold-out NYC art show, a tequila-fueled masterclass, and a space startup tour. - [Altea Update: July 18](https://alts.co/altea-update-july-18/): Two live deals to sink your teeth into this week, plus heaps of new members and photos from summer meetups. - [ SEC holds firm on Stock Tokens](https://alts.co/sec-holds-firm-on-stock-tokens/): Robinhood downplays OpenAI's concerns over tokenized stock structure, TikTok AI deepfakes are muddying real creators, and More.. - [Altea Update: July 11](https://alts.co/altea-update-july-11/): The thermostat's hitting record highs, and things are just as hot in the Altea community. Auto I is speeding toward a close, Maison Lineti is going into extra innings, meetups are hot and heavy, and I'm fresh out of mixed metaphors. - [Let’s install solar in Chile](https://alts.co/lets-install-solar-in-chile/): Do you enjoy fast cars and making a lot of money? They go together like peanut butter and jelly. This month we're raising an SPV that takes advantage of the significant arbitrage between the price of certain high-end vehicles in the UK vs the USA. - [Robinhood + Republic launch tokenized stocks](https://alts.co/robinhood-republic-launch-tokenized-stocks/): Republic + Robinhood launch ​tokenized stocks​ in EU, Grammarly ​acquires Superhuman​, Private credit boom ​raises red flags, and More. - [Space junk cleanup](https://alts.co/space-junk-cleanup/): Satellites are booming, but Earth’s orbit is filling up with dangerous junk. It's a looming crisis, and the dawn of a new industry. - [Remote due diligence: How investors evaluate startups in virtual meetings](https://alts.co/remote-due-diligence-how-investors-evaluate-startups-in-virtual-meetings/): Remote due diligence has become the new normal in the post-pandemic investment era. For investors, this means a deeper reliance on data, structured analysis, and intuition developed in an online format. - [VCs bet big on Kalshi + Polymarket](https://alts.co/vcs-bet-big-on-kalshi-polymarket/): VCs place a big bet on prediction marketplaces, Lab-grown diamonds have crashed generic diamond prices, and More. - [State of the Diamond Market](https://alts.co/state-of-the-diamond-market/): Lab-grown diamonds have crashed the generic market, but ultra-rare stones are thriving. This issue explores the shifting diamond landscape — and why Aquaduct is betting on true scarcity. - [Altea Update: June 27](https://alts.co/altea-update-june-27/): Auto I is our first attempt at capitalizing on the ​UK-to-US arbitrage opportunity for 25-year-old passion vehicles​, It's an exciting opportunity, What I love: Quick feedback loops - six months at a time Annual income Fantastic Altea perks (hang out at the warehouse, first dibs on cars) The investments are secured against super-tangible and liquid assets. - [Let’s welcome the solstice](https://alts.co/lets-welcome-the-solstice/): This week, I'm classing things up a bit with some art history to accompany each section. - [Eagle Football Holdings files for IPO](https://alts.co/eagle-football-holdings-files-for-ipo/): Crystal Palace FC backer Eagle Football Holdings ​files for US IPO​, New legislation aims to ​illuminate foreign ownership of US farmland, China’s ‘crazy’ ​reverse credit cards​ let you "pay now, buy later", and More... - [State of the Whiskey Market in 2025](https://alts.co/state-of-the-whiskey-market-in-2025/): The whiskey market is cooling after years of hype. Cask firms have collapsed, some investors got burned, and transparency is lacking. But smarter platforms and asset-backed deals are paving a better path forward. - [Altea Update: June 20](https://alts.co/altea-update-june-20/): We're looking at two or three more featured deals before the end of July, after which we'll have a relatively quiet August. I'm taking the first two weeks off, then light duty for the back half of the month. - [Let’s arbitrage Ferraris](https://alts.co/lets-arbitrage-ferraris/): They've been deep dives into heavy stuff, and combined with Israel and Iran Ross-and-Rachelling about kicking off WW3 this week, today's WC will focus on lighter fare. - [VentureStaking by Doriot: Review & Due Diligence](https://alts.co/venturestaking-by-doriot-review-due-diligence/): A new asset class is here: VentureStaking is like buying call options on startups. It gives you the right - but not the obligation - to invest in a startup later. - [Looted Syrian antiquities hit the black market](https://alts.co/looted-syrian-antiquities-hit-the-black-market/): ​Looted Syrian antiquities​ are being sold on Facebook after the fall of Assad, House vs NCAA settlement receives final approval, paving the way for ​colleges to pay athletes​, and More... - [What to look for when choosing a bitcoin exchange in Singapore](https://alts.co/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-bitcoin-exchange-in-singapore/): How to choose a MAS-licensed, secure, low-fee, high-liquidity Bitcoin exchange in Singapore. - [The rise of GEO: Generative Engine Optimization is the new SEO](https://alts.co/the-rise-of-geo-generative-engine-optimization-is-the-new-seo/): As AI transforms how we search, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is becoming the new SEO. But this time, we may have a rare edge: the ability to influence the answers directly. - [Altea Update: June 13](https://alts.co/altea-update-june-13/): This week, we wrapped up tranche II of Film I, which now has a little over $3m to play with and is hitting its stride. We made our first investment in a television series this week. I also ​spent a couple of days in London ​for the opening of the Tate Britain's exhibition featuring Art I artist, Ithell Colquhoun. - [Let’s get Space Rich](https://alts.co/lets-get-space-rich/): Two weeks ago, we touched on the space economy. Specifically, ​why Mars is a stupid idea and the moon and asteroids are a smart idea​. This week, you're going to learn about the economics of European exploration of the Americas, the winners, the losers, and what that means for the space economy. - [Collectibles fuel Gamestop’s turnaround](https://alts.co/collectibles-fuel-gamestops-turnaround/): India’s economy ​grew by 7.4% in Q4​, cementing its status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, GameStop CEO says ​collectibles are fueling the company’s turnaround​, with trading cards and memorabilia driving new growth, and More... - [Investing in Psychedelic Posters](https://alts.co/investing-in-psychedelic-posters/): Once considered "throw away advertising" 1960s concert posters captured the heart of a cultural revolution.We explore their psychedelic origins, legendary artists, and lasting collector appeal. - [Altea Update: June 7](https://alts.co/altea-update-june-7/): One live deal for you this week, brought to you by Altea member Dom Wells--and onother one in progress. Plus! Summer meetups are a go. - [Let’s fight a drone war](https://alts.co/lets-fight-a-drone-war/): Welcome back to the future. Last week, those of you who stuck with me learned about the ​space economy​. This week we're looking closer to home: drones. Drones are headline news after ​Ukraine's remarkable attack on Russia​ over the weekend, and the implications of the little buggers are vast. - [The Walnut Fund: Review + Due Diligence Report](https://alts.co/the-walnut-fund-review-due-diligence-report/): Due diligence report on The Walnut Fund, a Serbian agricultural farm offering 40-year returns from walnuts. Rising demand, falling US supply — does this niche investment stack up? - [Argentina is selling bonds (and citizenship)](https://alts.co/argentina-is-selling-bonds-and-citizenship/): ​Argentina​ raised $1 billion from its first ​peso bond sale​ to foreign investors since the Macri era, offering a 29.5% coupon, They are also selling ​citizenship for $500k Grammarly​ secures $1 billion non-dilutive funding for growth, and More... - [Pre-IPO shares: Everyone wants in](https://alts.co/ipos-are-down-secondaries-are-up/): Retail investors are rushing into pre-IPO shares. In this week's podcast, Christine Healey (ex-Destiny, Forge) breaks down what’s changed, what's still broken, and and how new models are opening access. - [Altea Update: May 30](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-30/): Many thanks to those who responded to my temporary check note earlier this week regarding the deals you would like to see in June and July. - [Let’s buy the moon](https://alts.co/lets-buy-the-moon/): Today's going to be a light bites session, focusing on noteworthy and pretty things—a combination of what I'm thinking, worrying, and learning about. - [SEC commish wants to scrap accreditation](https://alts.co/sec-commish-wants-to-scrap-accreditation/): Taiwan's President William Lai announced plans to establish a ​sovereign wealth fund​. The US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, pushing ​stablecoin regulation​ forward, and More... - [The Rise of the Low-Altitude Economy](https://alts.co/the-rise-of-the-low-altitude-economy/): Flying cars are real—but the real action is in the airspace they need to operate. From China to Vegas, we explore who’s building, who’s winning, and who’s falling out of the sky. - [Altea Update: May 23](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-23/): ​Altea's​ had a record week for new members, we're closing out tranche II of Film I, and this is your last chance to own a French whisky distillery. - [Let’s buy a french whisky distillery](https://alts.co/lets-buy-a-french-whisky-distillery/): One of the more interesting aspects of my job is that ​Altea​, Stefan, and I are known as go-to resources in certain asset classes. People bring me artwork for sale, films that need financing, and, relevant to today, distilleries that need buying. - [Review of Vegetable + Butcher: Growth-stage healthy meal delivery startup](https://alts.co/review-of-vegetable-butcher-growth-stage-healthy-meal-delivery-startup/): Vegetable + Butcher is a vertically integrated meal delivery startup focused on efficiency, not hype. With a new facility, improving margins, and a disciplined growth strategy, it’s quietly building a sustainable food business with real investor potential. - [Coinbase joins S&P after getting hacked](https://alts.co/coinbase-joins-sp-after-getting-hacked/): The tequila distillery we acquired in March just won a ​double gold medal​ at the American Distilling Institute Awards, Coinbase ​secured a spot​ in the S&P 500 after disclosing a cyberattack that could cost ​$400 million​, and More... - [Two Tesla stories you’re not hearing about](https://alts.co/two-tesla-stories-youre-not-hearing-about/): Beneath Tesla's headlines are two misunderstood parts of its business: its billion-dollar carbon credit operation, and its risky bet on camera-only autonomy. We dig into both — and explore what others aren’t talking about. - [Altea Update: May 16](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-16/): Last week, I promised you an earth-shattering announcement out of Jalisco, and this week we deliver (promises made, promises kept). - [Why crypto investors must prioritize risk diversification and liquidity](https://alts.co/why-crypto-investors-must-prioritize-risk-diversification-and-liquidity/): Investment success, especially in crypto markets, rarely comes from a single decision. It’s the result of managing exposure thoughtfully and maintaining access to capital when it matters most. Diversification and liquidity are often treated as background principles, but in the volatile world of digital assets, they shape how portfolios perform under stress and how adaptable they are over time. - [Let’s invest in Egyptian condos](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-egyptian-condos/): The Trump Train rolls into the Gulf, How to invest in Real Estate in the Middle East, and More... - [The quiet boom in Home Equity Investing: A review of Hometap](https://alts.co/the-quiet-boom-in-home-equity-investing-a-review-of-hometap/): Home equity investing is exploding. We explore how homeowners can unlock cash without debt, and how investors can tap into a $35T asset class with strong returns and downside protection. - [Don Julio & Casamigos sued over fake tequila](https://alts.co/don-julio-casamigos-sued-over-fake-tequila/): Pop Mart​'s valuation has eclipsed Hasbro, Mattel, and Funko combined, A class action lawsuit accuses Casamigos and Don Julio of false advertising and selling ​non-compliant tequila​, and More... - [Pop Mart: The largest collectibles company nobody talks about](https://alts.co/pop-mart-the-largest-collectibles-company-nobody-talks-about/): Pop Mart is the $33B collectibles giant most Americans haven’t heard of. From vending machines to viral characters, it’s building a global IP empire. Here’s why investors and collectors should start paying attention. - [Altea Update: May 9](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-9/): This week will be short and sweet as we get back to work sourcing 10/10 deals for Altea members. There's a ton coming up, including: Racehorses, Tequila trade finance, Litigation finance, and An Altea ETF-style fund - [How can AI-powered end-to-end testing tools help SaaS providers improve quality?](https://alts.co/how-can-ai-powered-end-to-end-testing-tools-help-saas-providers-improve-quality/): Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way Software as a Service (SaaS) providers handle quality assurance. By integrating AI into software testing, providers can automate repetitive tasks, execute parallel tests, and analyze results more efficiently. These tools enable SaaS providers to maintain high standards of software quality while reducing costs and time associated with traditional testing methods. - [Crypto payments and e-commerce: A smart move or too soon?](https://alts.co/crypto-payments-and-e-commerce-a-smart-move-or-too-soon/): Crypto payments offer fast, low-fee, global transactions. But beware of volatility, setup challenges, and evolving regulations. - [Let’s hang out and make money](https://alts.co/lets-hang-out-and-make-money/): Today, we'll recap the biggest takeaways from an unforgettable week of deals, debate, and drinks. - [The economics & tax benefits of Bitcoin mining: A review of Abundant Mines (Updated Nov 2025)](https://alts.co/the-economics-of-bitcoin-mining-a-review-of-abundant-mines/): Bitcoin has outperformed for over a decade, but mining offers even greater potential. Abundant Mines lets you own your own mining hardware; offering passive income, tax benefits, and asymmetric upside without the technical hassle. - [Deep sea mining is heating up](https://alts.co/deep-sea-mining-is-heating-up/): 76% of the world's ​clean-tech factory investments​ happened in China, Trump ​greenlights deep sea mining, and More... - [The Next Chapter of Altea](https://alts.co/the-next-chapter-of-altea/): Altea is evolving! We’re rolling out new membership tiers, expanding community access, hosting more events, and planning a major trip to Vegas in 2026. - [How podcasts can help your finance business](https://alts.co/how-podcasts-can-help-your-finance-business/): Podcasting helps finance businesses build trust, grow audiences, and stand out in a crowded market. By sharing authentic stories, advice, and insights, firms can strengthen credibility, deepen client relationships, and expand their content strategy. - [Altea Update: May 2](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-2/): Last week was the quiet before this week's storm as I've been dervishing around the US for meetups. - [Reaping profits from your asset: A real estate investor’s guide](https://alts.co/reaping-profits-from-your-asset-a-real-estate-investors-guide/): In real estate, success hinges not just on owning property—but on how you manage and optimize it. In cities like McKinney, TX, for instance, housing trends are shifting. Fewer homes are selling, and properties are spending longer on the market. That means holding costs go up, and investor profits can take a hit. - [Let’s launder money: Part 2](https://alts.co/lets-launder-money-part-2/): Building a Bulletproof Acquisition Process, Owning Assets Like a Professional, The Exit Strategy No One Talks About, and More... - [China throttles rare earth exports](https://alts.co/china-throttles-rare-earth-exports/): Ukraine’s economic recovery is triggering ​costly GDP-linked bond payments​, China's halt on exports of heavy ​rare earth metals​, Abundant Mines founder ​Beau Turner​ is taking questions in the Alts Community, and More... - [De-dollarization? Don’t bet on it. Why the USD will reign supreme](https://alts.co/de-dollarization-dont-bet-on-it-why-the-usd-will-reign-supreme/): The dollar is the world's dominant currency — and it's not particularly close. Despite talk of de-dollarization, here's why the dollar is likely to remain king. - [Altea Update: Apr 25](https://alts.co/altea-update-apr-25/): Tranche II of our insanely popular Film I deal opens in a couple of weeks. 🚀 - [Let’s launder money: Part 1](https://alts.co/lets-launder-money-part-1/): A New Frontline in Illicit Finance How Dirty Money Picks Its Playground The Five Asset Classes That Should Keep You Up at Night, and More... - [Precious metals exempt from tariffs](https://alts.co/precious-metals-exempt-from-tariffs/): Balkan countries​ are leading Europe’s economic surge Trump has ​exempted precious metals​ from reciprocal tariffs and More... - [How investing in Spain can unlock residency, Lifestyle, and long-term wealth](https://alts.co/how-investing-in-spain-can-unlock-residency-lifestyle-and-long-term-wealth/): Let’s list some of the most famous tools and chart types that are everyday parts of financial trading created in Japan. - [The Traffic Ticket Industrial Complex](https://alts.co/the-traffic-ticket-industrial-complex/): America’s traffic ticket industrial complex is profitable, but broken. We explore how fines fund cities, Chicago’s parking meter disaster, and why AVs may be the disruption we didn’t know we needed. - [Altea Update: Apr 18](https://alts.co/altea-update-apr-18/): Next week, everyone who's invested in an Altea SPV or Alts 1 will get an invitation to join our new investor portal. - [How KingsCrowd is building the Bloomberg for startup investing](https://alts.co/how-kingscrowd-is-building-the-bloomberg-for-startup-investing/): KingsCrowd is becoming the Bloomberg for startup investing With smart tools, real revenue, and a major new acquisition, they’re opening a $2.5m round — and letting you own a piece. - [Let’s invest in catastrophes](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-catastrophes-2/): The AI infrastructure play, , Cat bonds are going off the charts Survey says: awful and More... - [Artwork exempt from tariffs](https://alts.co/artwork-exempt-from-tariffs/): Japan rejected calls to sell US Treasuries, maintaining its position as the ​largest foreign holder of US debt​. Artwork remains ​exempt from US tariffs​, thanks to exemptions from the IEEPA, and More. - [Inside the Pokémon Go acquisition](https://alts.co/inside-the-pokemon-go-acquisition/): Pokémon Go just sold for $3.5B — but this story goes way beyond gaming. We explore the rise of Pokémon as a global brand, its sale to the Saudis, and what it all means for privacy and investing. - [Altea Update: Apr 11](https://alts.co/altea-update-apr-11/): Today's update is slightly briefer than usual because the belligerent London Alteans kept me out until 1 a.m. last night, ahead of my 5:40 a.m. flight. - [Reserve.org Review: Customized crypto indexing via DTFs](https://alts.co/reserve-org-review-customized-crypto-indexing-via-dtfs/): Crypto indexing just got decentralized. Reserve’s new no-code platform lets anyone build, launch, and monetize custom crypto index funds — like ETFs, but on-chain. - [Let’s flee the country part 2](https://alts.co/lets-flee-the-country-part-2/): What's on the menu today: The Failure of Traditional Safe Havens, Short-Duration Opportunities with Uncorrelated Returns, Alternative Real Assets for a Fragmented World Economy, and More. - [Classic cars exempt from tariffs](https://alts.co/classic-cars-exempt-from-tariffs/): Classic cars over 25 years old are "​fully exempt from the 25% tariff​" on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks​, Trump family takes 20% stake in new ​Bitcoin mining company, and More... - [Altea Update: Apr 4](https://alts.co/altea-update-apr-4/): The birds are out, flowers are in bloom, and big things are coming to Altea. - [How to automate your investments using fintech apps](https://alts.co/how-to-automate-your-investments-using-fintech-apps/): From robo-advisors to automated savings tools, fintech apps open up new opportunities for those who want to achieve financial independence with minimal effort. - [Let’s bankrupt an industry legend](https://alts.co/lets-bankrupt-an-industry-legend/): Recently, the film industry has suffered two big losses: ​Village Roadshow filed for bankruptcy​, and ​Val Kilmer passed away​. Before I indulge in YouTube clips celebrating Val Kilmer’s best works, we’ll dive into what went wrong with Village Roadshow and what it means for film investing. - [Will Elon Musk & X continue to increase crypto’s mainstream appeal across industries?](https://alts.co/will-elon-musk-x-continue-to-increase-cryptos-mainstream-appeal-across-industries/): Elon Musk is driving crypto into the mainstream—through X, fintech, poker, and social media. With X Money on the way, his influence spans industries. - [Music buyouts are heating up](https://alts.co/music-buyouts-are-heating-up/): There's a bull market in ​African address verification, Australian VC firm makes a ​$17m blunder and More... - [Africa’s big address problem](https://alts.co/africas-big-address-problem/): Across Africa, 1 in 3 people have no formal address — and it’s holding back fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and cross-border trade. Meet the startups solving it. - [Why do blockchains need privacy?](https://alts.co/why-do-blockchains-need-privacy/): Most blockchains publicly record all transactions, raising serious privacy concerns. While transparency aids security, it exposes sensitive data. Solutions like zero-knowledge proofs and stealth addresses aim to protect user privacy without compromising trust. - [Altea Update: Mar 28](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-28/): Stefan and I enjoyed overpriced wine and canapes last week in Copenhagen, which is farther away from my house than I thought it would be. - [Let’s eat oysters and drink champagne](https://alts.co/lets-eat-oysters-and-drink-champagne/): How TEFAF Reinvented Itself for a New Era, TEFAF's Elite Attendees and Spectacle, and More... - [Arta Finance PPLI Review (Private Placement Life Insurance)](https://alts.co/arta-finance-ppli-review-private-placement-life-insurance/): Life insurance as a tax shelter? PPLI turns a basic policy into a powerful, tax-advantaged investment vehicle — long used by the ultra-wealthy, and now accessible through Arta. - [Boston Celtics sold to PE](https://alts.co/boston-celtics-sold-to-pe/): Why higher dividend yields are often found ​outside the US​, A PE firm bought the ​Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, and More... - [It’s time to consider global stocks](https://alts.co/its-time-to-consider-global-stocks/): International stocks are outperforming​ the S&P in 2025. We may be seeing the beginning of a ​big rotation​ out of US stocks and into international equities. This is great news for dividend lovers: Higher yields are often found outside the US. - [Altea Update: Mar 21](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-21/): We've got a packed agenda this spring with several meetup scheduled in both the USA and Europe. - [Let’s kill Gen X](https://alts.co/lets-kill-gen-x/): Why is the naming of generations stupid? How should it be done? What can we learn from each one? - [Gold smashes records](https://alts.co/gold-smashes-records/): Cocoa prices fell to a ​​four-month low​​ of £6,110 per ton, Gold prices​ are at their highest levels ever, hitting $3,000/oz for the first time, Coffee futures​ are also at their highest levels ever, and More... - [Why coffee futures are surging](https://alts.co/why-coffee-futures-are-surging/): Lukas from The Commodity Report shows how a perfect storm of climate change, supply shocks, and speculation made coffee a hot commodity — and how to trade it. - [Investing in affordable housing with Nectar](https://alts.co/investing-in-affordable-housing/): Join former Goldman Sachs trader and affordable housing developer Derrick Barker for an exclusive webinar revealing how accredited investors are earning market-beating 14%+ returns while addressing America's critical housing shortage. - [Altea Update: Mar 14](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-14/): I've been at TEFAF Maastricht all week with Nicho, so this update is a bit lighter than usual. - [Investing in Scotch Whisky Casks: Review of Vintage Acquisitions](https://alts.co/investing-in-scotch-whisky-casks-review-of-vintage-acquisitions/): Scotch whisky is timeless, and the long-term investing trend is clear. But distillers have a cashflow hangover, creating a special opportunity for investing in casks. - [Let’s sell horses to oligarchs](https://alts.co/lets-sell-horses-to-oligarchs/): The Racehorse Industry: A Colossal (and Wildly Inefficient) Market, The Economics of Racehorses, The Allure (and Reality) of Investing in Racehorses, and More... - [China loves US farmland](https://alts.co/china-loves-us-farmland/): Chinese ownership of US farmland is ​up 85% since 2010​, China launched a ​$138 billion fund​ for quantum computing, Adidas sells its ​last Yeezy shoe​, and More... - [Investing in Pearls](https://alts.co/investing-in-pearls/): With a $30B market, rising demand, and timeless appeal, pearls are shedding their "grandma" image. From ancient status symbol to modern investment, here’s why pearls might are a hidden gem to consider. - [Investors start to call bull](https://alts.co/investors-start-to-call-bull/): Investors start to call bull, Crypto confused by reserve coins, Waymo and Uber Drive AI in TX, and More... - [Altea Update: Mar 7](https://alts.co/altea-update-mar-7/): Spring meetups are on track. Check out the ​Altea events space​ for more on those. - [Let’s flee the country](https://alts.co/lets-flee-the-country/): Is It Time to Venture Abroad, Boring but Important, The Goldilocks Options, and More... - [Trump’s $5m Golden Visa](https://alts.co/trumps-5m-golden-visa/): Trump announces new ​$5m Golden Visa​, HarbourView Equity Partners acquired the catalog of ​T-Pain​, Research found consumers to be especially receptive to ​smoke-impacted wines​, and More... - [Catastrophe bonds: the $100 billion market for investing in disaster](https://alts.co/catastrophe-bonds-the-100-billion-market-for-investing-in-disaster/): Cat bonds offer ~10% yields but risk total loss in disasters. Driven mainly by hurricanes, this market has had a banner two years — and retail investors will soon get access. - [DOGE cuts don’t always fetch savings](https://alts.co/doge-cuts-dont-always-fetch-savings/): Are DOGE's Cancellations All Bark, The Big Short on AppLovin, Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Dream Crashes, and More... - [Altea Update: Feb 28](https://alts.co/altea-update-feb-28/): We've got a lot on, but most of it is behind the scenes this week, so I'll keep it quick today. - [Let’s get drunk on profits](https://alts.co/lets-get-drunk-on-profits/): What's on the menu today: Sobering up, Not All Wine Investments Are Created Equal, Wine Trade Finance, and More... - [Athletes are getting robbed](https://alts.co/athletes-are-getting-robbed/): Thieves stole $300,000 in luxury goods, Wine Paris 2025​ set records with 52k visitors, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus will auction a ​rare Banksy​, and More... - [The death of content website investing: How AI and Google wiped out an industry](https://alts.co/the-death-of-content-website-investing-how-ai-and-google-wiped-out-an-industry/): For a decade, content website investors made out like bandits. But those assets were built on rented land. Now, the landlords are evicting. - [Bear Season Already? Investors Think So.](https://alts.co/bear-season-already-investors-think-so/): Are Bears About to Maul the Market, Ackman Expands His Empire, Battleshares Trenches Up With Tesla, and More. - [Altea Update: Feb 21](https://alts.co/altea-update-feb-21/): We've got a lot on, but most of it is behind the scenes this week, so I'll keep it quick today. - [Let’s buy a Spanish villa](https://alts.co/lets-buy-a-spanish-villa/): Southern Spain's cheapest seaside town, How do the ultra-wealthy spend their money, The Education Revolution, and More. - [Review of Sen-Jam: Rewriting the inflammation playbook](https://alts.co/review-of-sen-jam-rewriting-the-inflammation-playbook/): Inflammation is the hidden culprit behind 80% of major diseases. But Big Pharma mainly manages symptoms. Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical is a startup targeting inflammation at its source. - [California targets PE in healthcare](https://alts.co/california-targets-pe-in-healthcare/): ​The penny's luck is running out, ​New imaging tech uncovered a hidden portrait​, Vietnam raised its 2025 GDP growth target to 8%, and More. - [The penny’s luck is running out. Are nickels next?](https://alts.co/the-pennys-luck-is-running-out-are-nickels-next/): A penny costs more to make than it's worth, and Trump wants it eliminated. But what happens once small change disappears? We use examples around the world to show how it works, and who benefits. - [Is the FDIC going away?](https://alts.co/is-the-fdic-going-away/): Federal Reserve Under Fire, Finally, Good News for US Steel, Tequila's Brief Limelight, and More. - [Altea Update: Feb 14](https://alts.co/altea-update-feb-14/): I'm working on a private tour of the High Museum of Art and the NCAA Hall of Fame, including dinner at Bacchanalia. - [Let’s buy a Kabaddi franchise](https://alts.co/lets-buy-a-kabaddi-franchise/): The India Opportunity, PE & VC: The Growth Engine, Real Estate: They're still not making any more of it, and More. - [The end of the carried interest loophole?](https://alts.co/the-end-of-the-carried-interest-loophole/): India cut rates for the first time in five years, Home prices rose in 201 of 226 metro markets, Stripe acquired Bridge Network for $1.1 billion, and More. - [How Glamping went mainstream: Exploring the outdoor hospitality market](https://alts.co/how-glamping-went-mainstream-exploring-the-outdoor-hospitality-market/): Glamping is a world where customers pay luxury prices for a product that costs barely more than the land it sits on. With rising demand, high margins & hotel brands entering the space, it's worth exploring. - [Temu Needs a New Way In](https://alts.co/temu-needs-a-new-way-in/): Temu Needs a New Way In, Waffle House Cracks a Few Eggs, Rare Earth Metals - Champions of the Tech Revolution, and More. - [Let’s figure sh*t out](https://alts.co/lets-figure-sht-out/): What's DJT done and said, Tequila Distillery, Pinhooking, and More.. - [The Current State of the Contact Lens Market](https://alts.co/the-current-state-of-the-contact-lens-market/): The contact lens market is growing due to rising vision issues, e-commerce expansion, and innovative products, projected to reach $26.51B by 2033. - [CapitalPad review: The new private equity marketplace for SMBs](https://alts.co/capitalpad-review-the-new-private-equity-marketplace-for-smbs/): CapitalPad lets you Invest in America's "boring" but stable, vetted, cash-flowing, and profitable SMBs. - [Tariffs sink crypto](https://alts.co/tarrifs-sink-crypto/): Trump imposed ​25% tariffs​ on Mexico and Canada, Paramus, NJ approved 1,000 new housing units, ElevenLabs secured $180 million in Series C, and More. - [Prediction Markets Explained](https://alts.co/prediction-markets-explained/): Prediction markets are surprisingly bad at forecasting individual events. Learn why prices are not probabilities, and how to use the Brier Score to your trading advantage. - [Altea Update: Jan 31](https://alts.co/altea-update-jan-31/): Thanks to relationships we’ve built in Mexico via two tequila investments and two trips to the Jalisco region, we have the opportunity to ​invest in a tequila distillery​ buyout. - [A $700k Gold Bar Scam](https://alts.co/a-700k-gold-bar-scam/): China's DeepSeek Disrupts AI Economics, A $700k Gold Bar Scam, OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Gov, and More. - [Let’s invest in a revolution](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-a-revolution/): This week, you've got two stories to digest: Why you should care about DeepSeek, and A badass book. - [Arta Finance Structured Products Review](https://alts.co/arta-finance-structured-products-review/): We analyze Arta Finance's offerings for accredited investors, and compare their services to traditional private banks and family offices. - [Sotheby’s hit $6 billion in 2024](https://alts.co/sothebys-hit-billion-in-2024/): Nigeria projected 2025 GDP growth at 4.17%, Existing home sales rose 9.3% in December, Global fintech funding fell 20% in 2024, and Many More... - [Private firefighting insurance: From Ancient Rome to modern California](https://alts.co/private-firefighting-insurance-from-ancient-rome-to-modern-california/): Private firefighting insurance may seem like a modern, "late stage capitalism" concept, but its roots stretch back thousands of years. - [Altea Update: Jan 24](https://alts.co/altea-update-jan-24/): We've got a line on a tequila distillery in Mexico, and Altea has negotiated the right to buy up to around 30% of the equity. - [This Robodog Can Outrun You](https://alts.co/finance-wrapped-this-robodog-can-outrun-you/): China's New Breed of AI, Netflix Breaks It's Best, Dutch Bros Roasts the Rest, and More. - [Let’s invest in cattle gallstones](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-cattle-gallstones/): Tracking Trump, My cow gallstone enterprise seeks investment, and West African booze is big time. - [Kutt.com review: The evolution of P2P social betting](https://alts.co/kutt-com-review-the-evolution-of-p2p-social-betting/): Today, we’re going to discuss ​Kutt​, a platform iterating on the book model with an innovative peer-to-peer betting approach. - [Saudi steps up art washing](https://alts.co/saudi-steps-up-art-washing/): Global unemployment held at a historic low of 5%, San Diego mortgage rates climbed above 7%, Egyptian startups secured $329 million in 2024, and More. - [Red 3 IS killing you](https://alts.co/red-3-is-killing-you/): FDA Blacklists Red Dye, Toyota's Sub Gets Sued, Macquarie's Direct Injection, and More. - [Golden visas: Foreign residency & citizenship for sale](https://alts.co/golden-visas-foreign-residency-citizenship-for-sale/): Golden visas offer an alternative place to live, invest, and enjoy your life in countries more aligned with your values — both social and financial. - [Altea Update: Dec 17 – Big Update](https://alts.co/altea-update-dec-17-big-update/): Before we begin, let's celebrate a win. The first loan made via ​Film I​ has been paid back. LPs earned 9% absolute interest on a five-week loan (that's 149% IRR for those scoring at home). - [How communication with traders helps investors increase efficiency](https://alts.co/how-communication-with-traders-helps-investors-increase-efficiency/): In the world of financial markets, there are only numbers and trends, but they’ll take you a long way. Each profitable trade has been backed by well-oiled communication between investors and traders. In this post, we are going to take a look at how communication helps reduce the amount of time it takes to trade and how sometimes overlooked systems work hand in hand to set the stage for investment success. - [Investing in trucking companies as a hedge against market volatility](https://alts.co/investing-in-trucking-companies-as-a-hedge-against-market-volatility/): Trucks power the economy, delivering 72% of U.S. freight. Trucking stocks offer steady returns, even in tough times, with growth potential from e-commerce, electrification, and autonomous tech. - [Let’s buy a bunker](https://alts.co/lets-buy-a-bunker/): Bourbon's got a hangover, The weather is f*cking with your real estate, Book Recommendation, and More. - [Christie’s ​sales sunk 6%](https://alts.co/christies-sales-sunk-6/): The US added ​256,000 jobs​ in December, San Francisco home prices ​fell 10.87%, Anthropic ​raised $2 billion​ at a $60 billion valuation, and More. - [The Airport Concession Economy](https://alts.co/the-airport-concession-economy/): We explore the sky-high profits of airport concessions; why they're so profitable, how businesses compete to snag them, and how to invest. - [John Deere’s Farm Bots are Coming](https://alts.co/john-deeres-farm-bots-are-coming/): Alcohol Stock Tipsy After Big Loss, Dell's Rebrand Rerun, Nvidia's Latest AI Road Trip, and More. - [Let’s take it easy](https://alts.co/lets-take-it-easy/): Over the holidays, we dug into the ​best​ and ​worst​ alternative investments of 2024. And soon (I promise), you'll get my look ahead to 2025. - [Women are driving art investment](https://alts.co/women-are-driving-art-investment/): Argentina ​eliminated its fiscal deficit, Office CMBS ​delinquency rates hit 11%, Nvidia acquired Run:ai for $700 million, and More. - [The State of Private Equity](https://alts.co/the-state-of-private-equity/): We kick off the new year looking at PE: How it works, how it's changing, the LBO controversy, recent performance, and how you can invest. - [AI Chip Race Winners and Losers](https://alts.co/ai-chip-race-winners-and-losers/): PE Firms Now Calling the Shots, Record Execs Exit in 2024, AI Chip Race Winners and Losers, and More. - [The worst investments of 2024](https://alts.co/the-worst-investments-of-2024/): It's a new year flush with possibilities. Let's look at the most catastrophic investments of 2024 to see if we can't do better in 2025: Latin America, Cleantech, Hedonova, Japanese Whisky, Round Robin. - [Which financial indicators originated in Japan?](https://alts.co/which-financial-indicators-originated-in-japan/): Let’s list some of the most famous tools and chart types that are everyday parts of financial trading created in Japan. - [A $5m Bugatti](https://alts.co/a-5m-bugatti/): Goldman Sachs sees 2.4% US GDP growth in 2025, San Francisco home prices ​dropped 15.4%, Instacart and Uber ​sued Seattle, and More. - [Celebrating our biggest wins from 2024](https://alts.co/celebrating-our-biggest-wins-from-2024/): We celebrate our biggest wins from 2024 — from lucrative Altea returns, to Hollywood film financing deals, to the launch of our new community. - [Crypto is growing up: Real opportunities in a maturing industry](https://alts.co/crypto-is-growing-up-real-opportunities-in-a-maturing-industry/): Blockchain has matured beyond speculation, offering diverse investment opportunities in startups, DeFi, staking, and altcoins, driving real-world transformation. - [Altea Update: Dec 20](https://alts.co/altea-update-dec-20/): First, some housekeeping. A few deals have gone on toward the light after generating some interest, but not enough to keep them top of mind - [The World’s First $400 Billion Man](https://alts.co/the-worlds-first-400-billion-man/): Microsoft's Small AI Punches Up, Duolingo’s 'Squid Game' Ultimatum, The World's First $400 Billion Man, and More. - [❗Warning: AGRI Developments scam](https://alts.co/warning-agri-developments-scam/): We are issuing a warning: Do not invest or do business with AGRI Developments. - [The best investments of 2024](https://alts.co/the-best-investments-of-2024/): Joining Altea, Crypto Ripto, Cocoa, Coffee, and Eggs? Cocoa, Coffee, and Eggs, and More. - [Heron Finance Review: Automated Private Market Investing Portfolios With Access to Thousands of Assets](https://alts.co/heron-finance-review-the-private-credit-industrys-first-robo-advisor/): Heron Finance is not a private credit fund that locks up money for years: It's a government-regulated private credit robo-advisor - [A whisky hangover](https://alts.co/a-whisky-hangover/): US consumer sentiment hit a ​7-month high, Home prices ​dropped​ in all 33 major US metros, Zalando acquired About You for ​$1.1 billion, and More - [The economics of road salt](https://alts.co/the-economics-of-road-salt/): Brian Flaherty explores the overlooked road salt industry, including an overview of the global salt market, the 4 big players, salt alternatives, and ways to invest. - [Meta Goes Nuclear](https://alts.co/meta-goes-nuclear/): Omnicom Swallows Up Ad Rival, Vodafone Shoots For The Stars, Meta Goes Nuclear, and More. - [Why El Paso is attracting real estate investors](https://alts.co/why-el-paso-is-attracting-real-estate-investors/): Discover why El Paso is attracting real estate investors with its affordability, economic growth, revitalized neighborhoods, and more. - [Guide to Investing in Performing and Non-Performing Real Estate Notes](https://alts.co/guide-to-investing-in-performing-and-non-performing-real-estate-notes/): Constitution Lending specializes in real estate note investing, offering expertise in performing and non-performing notes for stable returns and high-reward opportunities. - [Where is money being made on the blockchain?](https://alts.co/where-is-money-being-made-on-the-blockchain/): It’s the story of how crypto evolved in silence, laying the foundation for its most important chapter yet—and why now is the perfect time to pay attention again. - [Let’s take a Quantum Leap](https://alts.co/lets-take-a-quantum-leap/): What is quantum tech, and how does the chip work, Accelerating the Energy Revolution, Quantum Acceleration of Our Case Studies, and More... - [BTC hit ​$103,844 last week](https://alts.co/btc-hit-103844-last-week/): Euro area GDP ​grew 0.4%​ in Q3 2024, Zillow predicted ​2.6% home value growth​ in 2025, Robinhood announced plans to ​enter Asia​ next year, and More. - [Investing in Pinball Machines](https://alts.co/investing-in-pinball-machines/): Pinball expert Jeff Briskin explores the history, evolution, and investment potential of pinball machines. Discover top-rated models, market trends, and ROI opportunities. - [The US – China trade war escalates](https://alts.co/the-us-china-trade-war-escalates/): China Bans US Metal Exports, Amazon’s Olympus Targets Video AI, Trump Threatens BRICS+ Tariffs, and More. - [Let’s terraform Nevada](https://alts.co/lets-terraform-nevada/): (Nearly) Infinite Abundance, The Technology Cascade: What Becomes Possible, Case Study - Terraforming Nevada, and More... - [WeWork UK lost £147.9 million](https://alts.co/wework-uk-lost-147-9-million/): The US economy grew at a ​2.8% annual pace​ in Q3, WeWork's UK division lost £147.9 million, Zoom to pay ​$18 million​ to settle SEC charges, and More. - [It’s time to invest in crypto](https://alts.co/its-time-to-invest-in-crypto/): Retail investors retreated, headlines faded, and skeptics gleefully declared the technology dead. But while attention drifted elsewhere, the builders stayed. - [Female-Founded Startups](https://alts.co/female-founded-startups/): Startups founded by women generally outperform the rest. So why are they under-invested in? We highlight some interesting women-led startups. - [What are the key investments to use to hedge against high inflation rates?](https://alts.co/what-are-the-key-investments-to-use-to-hedge-against-high-inflation-rates/): Inflation hedges like gold, real estate, collectibles, and TIPS protect value, with each asset offering unique benefits and risks. - [The WC – Let’s invest in Mexico](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-mexico-2/): Viva la Mexico, Investable Gifts Part One - Lego, Investable Gifts Part Two - Alternate Film Posters, and Investable Gifts Part Three - Books. - [The Big Deal: Invest in Acquire](https://alts.co/the-big-deal-invest-in-acquire/): This investment opportunity offers exposure to a fintech company addressing a significant pain point in the rapidly growing private and alternative investment markets. - [A $20 gold coin ​sold for $1.44 million](https://alts.co/a-20-gold-coin-sold-for-1-44-million/): Singapore's economy ​grew 5.4%​ year-on-year in Q3, Homebuilder sentiment ​rose 3 points​ this month, Oura, the smart ring maker, hit a ​$5 billion valuation, and More. - [The State of Fractional Investing](https://alts.co/the-state-of-fractional-investing/): A few years ago, fractional investing seemed hot. But before long we saw huge cracks in the facade. This is a deep dive into fractional investing's past, present, and future. - [Altea Update: Nov 22](https://alts.co/altea-update-nov-22/): Last week, I asked you guys for some decks to test our new deal analysis GPT on, and you came through big time. - [Bitcoin is on a rampage](https://alts.co/bitcoin-is-on-a-rampage/): Netflix’s Streaming Gamble Pays Off, CoreWeave's Huge AI Data Deal, Marathon's Stealthy Crypto Shift, and More. - [Let’s counterfeit $1 billion worth of Armenian cognac](https://alts.co/lets-counterfeit-1-billion-worth-of-armenian-cognac/): WTF is horse pinhooking, Is the wine industry drunk, Meanwhile, in the world of Armenian cognac, and More. - [A $32.5m Rothko](https://alts.co/a-32-5m-rothko/): US credit card debt reached $1.17 trillion in Q3 2024, 90% of metro areas saw ​home price gains​ in Q3, Wonder entered acquisition talks​ with Grubhub, and More. - [The truth about Florida’s home insurance market](https://alts.co/the-truth-about-floridas-home-insurance-market/): Florida has the highest home insurance rates in the US. But it's not just due to hurricanes. The real reason will surprise you, and may provide a path to investment. - [Altea Update: Nov 15](https://alts.co/altea-update-nov-15/): An ask from me, Deal update, New opportunities, and More. - [AI Robots Watch and Learn Surgery](https://alts.co/ai-robots-watch-and-learn-surgery/): 23andMe Slashes Workforce by 40%, Hershey Gets a Taste of Sour Strips, Crystal-Clear Microscopy for Everyone, and More. - [Let’s nuke the Fed](https://alts.co/lets-nuke-the-fed/): What has Trump Promised, Why it might be a good thing, What are the risks, and More. - [Can Bitcoin keep setting new records?](https://alts.co/can-bitcoin-keep-setting-new-records/): China launched a 10 trillion yuan debt relief package, WeWork cut its ​Boston footprint​ to three floors, Waymo raised $5.6 billion in Series C funding, and More... - [The Business of Board Games](https://alts.co/the-business-of-board-games/): People tend to think of board games as this niche hobby — especially compared to video games. But it's still a multi-billion dollar market with cult followers and heavy spenders. - [Altea Update: Nov 8](https://alts.co/altea-update-nov-8/): Fifteen of us spent five days rocking up and down Broadway, where we learned everything there is to know about the music industry. - [Oreo Goes DTC](https://alts.co/oreo-goes-dtc/): Oreo Goes DTC, Boeing's $9.6 Billion Strike Ends, Americans Are Ditching Restaurants, and More. - [The Car Crowd – Call for Commits](https://alts.co/the-car-crowd-call-for-commits/): We've had nearly $1.5m of interest in ​The Car Crowd's Ferrari collection​, and if we get $525,000 worth of commitments, we'll put together an SPV to make it happen (​what's an SPV?​). - [Let’s invest in a Trump Administration](https://alts.co/the-wc-lets-invest-in-a-trump-administration/): What has Trump Promised, Residential real estate, Estonia's startups under threat, and More. - [Geoship review: Investing in bioceramic, geodesic domes](https://alts.co/geoship-review-investing-in-bioceramic-geodesic-domes/): Today we've got a deep dive on a company called ​Geoship​, an innovative startup attempting to solve the housing crisis with their futuristic, bioceramic, geodesic homes. - [Wealthy millennials aren’t buying art anymore](https://alts.co/wealthy-millenials-arent-buying-art-anymore/): The Eurozone economy grew 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, Pending home sales surged 7.4% in September, BETA Technologies ​raised​ $318 million in Series C, and More. - [Investing in music: Recap of our second investor trip to Nashville](https://alts.co/investing-in-music-recap-of-our-second-investor-trip-to-nashville/): Our second investor trip to Nashville was a music-themed journey of a lifetime. We arrived eager to understand the industry. We left with new connections, lifelong friendships, and a new music rights deal. - [Smart Vending Machines Hit $4.8 Billion](https://alts.co/smart-vending-machines-hit-4-8-billion/): Boomers Shell Out for College-Style Luxury, McDonald's Brings Legal Beef to Meat Giants, Robinhood Adds Presidential Election Bets, and More. - [US home sales fell to a ​14-year low](https://alts.co/us-home-sales-fell-to-a-14-year-low/): South Korea’s economy ​grew only 0.1%​ in Q3, US home sales fell to a ​14-year low, Finix ​raised $75 million​, quadrupling revenue, and More. - [State of the Horror Movie Market](https://alts.co/state-of-the-horror-movie-market/): Horror is a rare industry that avoids reboots, rewards creativity, and is generally profitable. Andrew Adamides discusses the trends you need to know through facts, anecdotes, and box office numbers. - [EV Owners Still Rely on Gas Cars](https://alts.co/ev-owners-still-rely-on-gas-cars/): US Quantum Computing Breakthrough, Microsoft AI Agents Redefine Work, EV Owners Still Rely on Gas Cars, and More! - [Invest in three iconic Ferraris](https://alts.co/invest-in-three-iconic-ferraris/): Do you like fast cars? Do you like investing in fast cars? You're going to love this one. - [PE firms hold $2.9 trillion in ​unsold assets](https://alts.co/pe-firms-2-9-trillion-in-unsold-assets/): US jobless claims fell to a ​3-month low, Mortgage rates ​rose​ for the third straight week, The tech industry has seen ​over 130,000 job cuts, and More. - [Badge engineering: Why rebadging is like plastic surgery for cars.](https://alts.co/badge-engineering-why-rebadging-is-like-plastic-surgery-for-cars/): Rebadging is a scheme where twin cars are separated at birth and sold under completely different brands. The practice is relatively unknown, and far bigger than people realize. - [Google goes Nuclear](https://alts.co/google-goes-nuclear/): Tesla’s $30k Robotaxi Leads Driverless Future, The Wild West of Test Dummies, ProLogium’s Battery Charges 186 Miles in 5 Minutes, and More. - [The Fundamentals of Game Economy Design: From Basics to Advanced Strategies](https://alts.co/the-fundamentals-of-game-economy-design-from-basics-to-advanced-strategies/): Discover the fundamentals of game economies, from types and key strategies to successful models and future trends. Learn how balanced design drives player engagement and monetization. - [Let’s invest in artists who aren’t dead white guys](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-artists-who-arent-dead-white-guys/): This week, art: Why art investing is hard, Is the art market in trouble, Is the art market in trouble, and More... - [Space startups raised $1.9 billion in Q3](https://alts.co/space-startups-raised-1-9-billion-in-q3/): The US economy added 254,000 ​nonfarm payroll jobs, Brooklyn home prices ​rose 2.6%, Space startups raised $1.9 billion in Q3, and More... - [GenAI Works Review: “LinkedIn Learning for AI”](https://alts.co/genai-works-review-linkedin-learning-for-ai/): GenAI Works is world's largest AI education community, with 7 million followers, and a vision of becoming “LinkedIn for AI." - [Uber has invented the airport shuttle](https://alts.co/uber-has-invented-the-airport-shuttle/): Movement Becomes Healing, Red Planet Rocks Come to Earth, Robots Fired as Orders Fall, and More. - [The Business of Private Schools](https://alts.co/the-business-of-private-schools/): Universities are becoming known as "real estate companies that happen to be in the education business." Are private high schools on the same path? - [Let’s find a silver lining](https://alts.co/lets-find-a-silver-lining/): Just two bits for you this week: OpenAI - overvalued? The post-hurricane economy. - [Unlocking the hidden potential of B2B data enrichment](https://alts.co/unlocking-the-hidden-potential-of-b2b-data-enrichment/): Enriched marketing data conceals excellent potential for the strategic development of B2B businesses - [$2m worth of baseball cards stolen](https://alts.co/2m-worth-of-baseball-cards-went-missing-2/): US consumer spending ​increased by 0.2%​ in August, Austin's office vacancy rate ​rose to 22.9%, Poolside raised $500 million in ​Series B funding, and More. - [Wheel Estate: The economics of RVs](https://alts.co/wheel-estate-the-economics-of-rvs/): What if I told you that RVs are little economic fortune tellers? Brad Cartier looks at the correlation between RV sales and the broader economy. - [Ford Offers Free EV Chargers](https://alts.co/ford-offers-free-ev-chargers/): California Blocks AI Safety Bill, E-Moto Sets 168-MPH Record, Ford Offers Free EV Chargers, and More. - [Shiba Inu is in the forecast. Will the meme coin hit the one-dollar mark?](https://alts.co/shiba-inu-is-in-the-forecast-will-the-meme-coin-hit-the-one-dollar-mark/): Since its launch, the Shiba Inu has captured the attention of the public. Can they expect Shiba Inu to touch the $1 mark in 2025? Let’s explore.   - [Unlocking Value: How Legal Secondments Can Improve Alternative Investment Strategies](https://alts.co/unlocking-value-how-legal-secondments-can-improve-alternative-investment-strategies/): These secondees offer specialized expertise, enabling investment firms to confidently navigate complex regulatory landscapes - [Let’s fix Ethanol in 200 easy steps](https://alts.co/lets-fix-ethanol-in-200-easy-steps/): How to Fix the Ethanol Scam: What's the problem? A refresher, What's my idea, The economics, and More... - [A $3.3m bid for a 1969 Dodge Hemi](https://alts.co/a-3-3m-bid-for-a-1969-dodge-hemi/): The US economy ​grew at a 3%​ rate in the 2nd quarter, The S&P builder index ​rose 57%​ in 12 months, The tech sector has seen ​60,000 layoffs​ in 2024, and More. - [Mass timber: The perfect alternative building material](https://alts.co/mass-timber-the-perfect-alternative-building-material/): Mass timber is a term you need to know. It's not just about aesthetics, or the environment; it's about math. Learn why this "plywood on steroids" is the ​building material of the future. - [Is the WNBA ok?](https://alts.co/is-the-wnba-ok/): WNBA’s $50 Million Loss, OpenAI’s New Voice Mode Live, Indoor Farming’s Berry Boost, and More. - [Let’s buy some banned books](https://alts.co/lets-buy-some-banned-books/): WTF Kmart, How to invest in Haiti - Art (Part 2), What's Biphasic Sleep, Weird time zones, and More! - [China’s fine-art sales down nearly half](https://alts.co/chinas-fine-art-sales-down-nearly-half/): The Federal Reserve cut its rate by 0.5%, Mortgage rates dropped to 6.09%, Germany invested €12 billion​ in startups, and More. - [What we want to learn on our Investor Trip to Nashville](https://alts.co/what-we-want-to-learn-on-our-investor-trip-to-nashville/): In preparation for our investor trip to Nashville, we explore publisher dynamics, streaming's impact on the industry, and high-margin super fans - [Snap Unveils AI-Powered Spectacles](https://alts.co/snap-unveils-ai-powered-spectacles/): Snap Unveils AI-Powered Spectacles, AST SpaceMobile Launches First Commercial Satellites, Genetically Engineered "Golden Lettuce", and More. - [Is safe driving the next frontier in alternative investments?](https://alts.co/is-safe-driving-the-next-frontier-in-alternative-investments/): Enriched marketing data conceals excellent potential for the strategic development of B2B businesses - [Investing in Burgundy](https://alts.co/investing-in-burgundy/): In part 2 of our wine investing series, we explore Burgundian wine: Unblended, pure, and pricey. - [The WC – Let’s invest in Haiti](https://alts.co/the-wc-lets-invest-in-haiti/): The Haitian Revolution. Why are things still so awful in Haiti, How to invest in Haiti - Art, How to invest in Haiti - Real Estate & Hospitality. - [Fine-art auctions sunk 29.5%](https://alts.co/fine-art-suctions-sunk-295/): US consumer prices ​rose 0.2%​ in August, Seattle's office vacancy rate reached 23.2%, Oura acquired metabolic health startup Veri, and More. - [The Hidden Risks of Modern Investing: What You Shouldn’t Overlook](https://alts.co/the-hidden-risks-of-modern-investing-what-you-shouldnt-overlook/): While buying and selling well-known stocks was reserved for financial savvies, now anyone can dive into the market and yield great results.  - [Electric Air Taxis](https://alts.co/finance-wrapped-electric-air-taxis/): laps Google and Apple with $17B in Fines, Joby's Electric Air Taxis, Campbell's Drops 'Soup', and More. - [How to invest in fine wine](https://alts.co/alts-academy-how-to-invest-in-fine-wine/): This is the first of our three-part series on how to think about investing in an asset class where liquidity is more important than even the puns would suggest: - [How to handle your finances after a car accident](https://alts.co/how-to-handle-your-finances-after-a-car-accident/): This guide breaks down the financial toll of an accident and offers some insights and tips to help you navigate one of life’s most stressful situations. - [Let’s scam taxpayers out of $9 billion](https://alts.co/lets-scam-taxpayers-out-of-9-billion/): The Ethanol Scam: What's Ethanol, Ethanol’s Lifeline, Ethanol Fails as an Energy Solution, and More. - [How CPI and PPI Data Will Influence Cryptocurrencies](https://alts.co/how-cpi-and-ppi-data-will-influence-cryptocurrencies/): Learn how the US CPI and PPI data will impact the crypto market; discover how crypto price action will respond to changes in critical economic data. - [Sotheby’s sinks 88%](https://alts.co/sothebys-sinks-88/): The US dollar ​has dropped 5%​ from its 2024 highs, The total value of US homes ​hit​ $49.6 trillion, Salesforce announced plans to ​acquire​ startup Own, and More. - [Altea Update: Sep 6](https://alts.co/altea-update-sep-6/): Stefan is hosting a member dinner at Chateau Marmont in LA next month—apply to join. The Launch Film Bridge Fund is set for signatures next week, with time to get involved. Planning for our 2025 Jalisco trip is underway—register your interest now. Stay tuned for updates on our wine investment series and agave futures deal. Don’t miss out! - [International Real Estate and Climate Change](https://alts.co/international-real-estate-and-climate-change/): The effects of climate change aren't evenly distributed. Some cities are sitting ducks, while property in other cities is becoming a compelling long-term buy. - [What’s your side hustle?](https://alts.co/whats-your-side-hustle/): The Side Hustle Surge, Capri Sun Squashes Pouch Panic, OpenAI's GPT-Next, and More. - [Let’s own a piece of King Kong](https://alts.co/lets-own-a-piece-of-king-kong/): This week, we're focusing on collectibles. Where are the winners today, and how do you avoid losing? - [How online communities can broaden your investment horizons](https://alts.co/how-online-communities-can-broaden-your-investment-horizons/): While subreddits and investment forums have been on the rise in recent times, one of the lesser-known but more valuable resources for investors is Usenet. - [There are now 172,300 crypto millionaires. Are you one of them?](https://alts.co/there-are-now-1723000-crypto-millionaires/): US GDP ​grew 3.0% in Q2, US home prices ​grew 5.4% annually​ in June, Menlo Ventures and Anthropic ​launched Anthology, and More. - [Investing in Mineral Rights](https://alts.co/investing-in-mineral-rights/): In most of the world, you can own your home, but not the minerals underneath. America is the exception. We show you how to invest in mineral rights no matter where you live. - [Significance of SEO for the Stock Market](https://alts.co/significance-of-seo-for-the-stock-market/): SEO is crucial in the stock market industry for boosting visibility, credibility, and conversions. Strategic keyword use, quality content, and site optimization help financial brands rank higher - [NYC’s $315 Million Bus Problem](https://alts.co/nycs-315-million-bus-problem/): Guitar Strings Revolutionize Blood Pressure Monitoring, Shake Shack's Robot Revolution, NYC's $315 Million Bus Fare Evasion Problem, and More. - [AvaWatz review: Collaborative robotics for dirty, dull, and dangerous jobs](https://alts.co/avawatz-review-collaborative-robotics-for-dirty-dull-and-dangerous-jobs/): AvaWatz creates advanced AI systems that enable different types of robots to work together as coordinated teams. This "behind-the-scenes" tech is an investment worth considering. - [Let’s buy a losing lottery ticket](https://alts.co/lets-buy-a-losing-lottery-ticket/): This week, we're focussing on collectibles. Where are the winners today, and how do you avoid losing? Who still collects stamps? Box Breaks - a losing lotto ticket - [Litigation finance: The risks (and how to mitigate them)](https://alts.co/litigation-finance-the-risks-and-how-to-mitigate-them/): In Part 3 of our series on Litigation Finance, we explore the risks and pitfalls of this world, and tell you how to mitigate them. - [Babe’s Called Shot Jersey Breaks Records](https://alts.co/babes-called-shot-jersey-break-records/): Canada's annual inflation rate ​slowed to 2.5%, US housing market inventory grew ​20%, Blue Origin faced ​two serious rocket incidents, and More. - [Investing in Silver](https://alts.co/investing-in-silver/): Silver supply can't meet demand & prices are up 20% this year alone. We show you the bull case, the bear case, and the best (and worst) ways to invest. - [Wizz Air’s Unlimited Europe Flights](https://alts.co/wizz-airs-unlimited-europe-flights/): The Financial Struggles of Olympic Heroes, A Leap Towards AI-Powered Workforce, America's Drone Dilemma, and More. - [Altea Update: Aug 23](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-23/): Check out our upcoming trips to Vietnam, Scotland, Bali, and a luxury cruise, plus new deals like the Launch Film Bridge Fund and Agave Farmland futures. Secure your spot for Nashville’s music-investing event this October and stay tuned for Jalisco, Mexico in early 2025. - [Let’s get charged by the SEC](https://alts.co/lets-get-charged-by-the-sec/): Is Hedonova finally going down, How did they do it, and How can you protect yourself from scammers. - [Arta Finance Review: Sophisticated financial strategies for accredited investors](https://alts.co/arta-finance-review-sophisticated-financial-strategies-for-accredited-investors/): We analyze Arta Finance's offerings for accredited investors, and compare their services to traditional private banks and family offices. - [The UK spiked its wine (sales)](https://alts.co/the-uk-spiked-its-wine-sales/): Bank of America no longer predicts a US recession, 30-year-fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.69%, Revolut reached a $45 billion valuation, and More. - [Alternative Sports in the Olympics](https://alts.co/alternative-sports-in-the-olympics/): The Olympics are deep-rooted in tradition. But at the same time, the IOC has a long history of inclusion and experimentation. We explore how fringe sports get added and removed from the Olympics. - [Altea Update: Aug 16](https://alts.co/altea-update-aug-16/): New Alteans have joined, and the Launch Film Bridge Fund is the first SPV in the two-comma club. We're also creating a brief series to explain the complexities of litigation finance. - [AI Goes Nuclear](https://alts.co/ai-goes-nuclear/): The World's First Autonomous 'AI Scientist', Diagnosing Alzheimer's Through an Eye Scan,Long COVID's $1 Trillion Economic Toll, Long COVID's $1 Trillion Economic Toll, and More. - [Litigation finance: Deal types and structures](https://alts.co/litigation-finance-deal-types-and-structures/): In Part 2 of our Alts Academy series, we explore litigation funding deal structures using real live examples from Homefront Group. - [Let’s commit olive oil fraud](https://alts.co/lets-commit-olive-oil-fraud/): Today, we've got two quick ones to whet your appetite: Argentina's other red meat, and Olive oil fraud. - [Another stolen Banksy](https://alts.co/another-stolen-banksy/): Americans now ​owe​ $1.14 trillion on credit cards, Columbus became the #1​ real estate market, Savvy Wealth closed its Series A at $26.5 million, and More. - [Forex: The world’s largest market](https://alts.co/forex-the-worlds-largest-market/): The foreign exchange market is the single largest market in the world. Jon Morgan explains how currency trading works, and what the Japanese Yen carry trade is all about. - [Intel’s $8.5 Billion Boost](https://alts.co/intels-8-5-billion-boost/): The Financial Struggles of Olympic Heroes, A Leap Towards AI-Powered Workforce, America's Drone Dilemma, and More. - [The Impact of Financial Forecasting on Business Growth](https://alts.co/the-impact-of-financial-forecasting-on-business-growth/): Bank of America no longer predicts a US recession, 30-year-fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.69%, Revolut reached a $45 billion valuation, and More. - [Let’s invest in the middle of nowhere (Part 2)](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-part-2/): Today we'll look at three more: The South American Pole of Inaccessibility, The African Pole of Inaccessibility, and The Australian Pole of Inaccessibility. - [Alts Academy: Litigation finance Part 1 — Overview](https://alts.co/alts-academy-litigation-finance-part-1-overview/): There is a huge gap between the those who want to invest in litigation financing deals, and those who understand how they really work. In this series, we aim to close this gap. - [Christie’s gets sued](https://alts.co/christies-gets-sued/): The US unemployment rate increased to ​4.3% in July, Hampton, NH, property values ​rose 53%, Contextual AI ​raised $80 million​ in a Series, and More. - [State of the sneaker market in 2024](https://alts.co/state-of-the-sneaker-market-in-2024/): Nike is the world's sneaker juggernaut. So, when they announced poor earnings, the entire industry took notice. We break down Nike's problems, and explore the state of the market - [A review of QAI: Doriot’s alternative approach to accreditation](https://alts.co/a-review-of-qai-and-doriots-alternative-approach-to-accreditation/): Doriot isn't just creating a test – they’re pushing to create a true industry standard for investing in VC. - [Let’s invest in the literal middle of nowhere](https://alts.co/lets-invest-in-the-literal-middle-of-nowhere/): Today, we're learning about five of the most remote places on earth and digging around to see if there's anything worth investing in. - [Existing-home sales ​fell 5.4%​ in June](https://alts.co/existing-home-sales-fell-5-4-in-june/): The US economy ​grew 2.8%​ in Q2 2024, Existing-home sales ​fell 5.4%​ in June, DoorDash ​partnered​ with Save-A-Lot, and More. - [Investing in Uranium](https://alts.co/investing-in-uranium/): Uranium could fuel the world with reliable, low-carbon energy. Supply can't meet demand & prices are soaring. We show you the bull case, the bear case, and how to invest. - [Exclusive Film Finance Opportunity](https://alts.co/exclusive-film-finance-opportunity/): A few weeks ago, ​Chris Daniels​ burst onto the ​Altea​ scene with an ​opportunity​ our members couldn't pass up. - [Altea Update: Jul 26](https://alts.co/altea-update-jul-26/): I'll be mucking around the French countryside for a fortnight from Monday, so you won't get these updates for two weeks. The big thing this week is the upcoming Film Finance opportunity. - [Google’s Cookie Crumbles](https://alts.co/googles-cookie-crumbles/): Google's Cookie Crumbles, Kawasaki's Hydrogen-Powered Ninja, OpenAI Develops Its Own Chip, and More. - [Sensate review: Does it pass the investment stress test?](https://alts.co/sensate-review-does-it-pass-the-investment-stress-test/): Sensate is a patented, research-backed stress-relief device. We explore the science, evaluate the market, and see how Sensate stacks up against competition. - [Let’s thrive under Harris](https://alts.co/the-wc-lets-thrive-under-harris/): I'm going to look at: Macro Economy; Venture capital and startups; Real estate; Private equity and private credit; Wine, spirits, and art. - [The $11 million Ferrari](https://alts.co/the-11-million-ferrari/): CA retained its title as the world's fifth-largest economy, Apple gave $50 million for housing affordability, Google is ​in talks to acquire​ Wiz, and More. - [Investing in Opportunity Zones](https://alts.co/investing-in-opportunity-zones/): You can get big tax benefits from investing in America's distressed areas. But they're set to expire soon. Are they still worth doing? - [Altea Update: Jul 19](https://alts.co/altea-update-jul-19/): The roadmap for 2024 is set, and we're already making bookings for our first investor field trip in 2025. - [Europe’s Hydrogen Revolution](https://alts.co/europes-hydrogen-revolution/): AI Trained on YouTube Without Consent, Alphabet's $23 Billion Cybersecurity Gambit, DoorDash's 'Seamflation', Cinema's Global Revenue Set to Hit $44B, and More. - [Let’s thrive under Trump](https://alts.co/lets-thrive-under-trump/): It's time to examine how Trump and his allies' explicitly stated policy positions and goals could affect alternative investing over the next several years - [North American startup funding jumped 35%](https://alts.co/north-american-startup-funding-jumped-35/): US inflation cooled for a third straight month, Hartford was the hottest market for home sales, North American startup funding jumped 35%, and More. - [Our upcoming investor trip to Nashville](https://alts.co/our-upcoming-investor-trip-to-nashville/): Our investing journey leads us to some very interesting places. This October, we're doing a ​music-themed journey to Nashville, Tennessee​. - [Altea Update: Jul 12](https://alts.co/altea-update-jul-12/): We're opening ​Alts 1​ to new investors, We're pulling together our deal offerings for the rest of 2024, & Our investor field trip in Nashville is coming up. - [America’s Bankruptcy Boom](https://alts.co/americas-bankruptcy-boom/): 3D Printing Giants Set to Merge, European Cities Struggle with Tourism Surge, America's Bankruptcy Boom, and More. - [Let’s buy things we can’t afford](https://alts.co/lets-buy-things-we-cant-afford/): Posting Up, The Olympics are coming, and Ready set go. - [What is Community Solar? A deep dive review of Neighborhood Sun](https://alts.co/what-is-community-solar-a-deep-review-of-neighborhood-sun/): Community solar is a new alternative to utility and residential solar. We explore one company leading the charge: Neighborhood Sun. - [Red Rock Island is on the market](https://alts.co/red-rock-island-is-on-the-market/): Independence Day cookouts hit ​record high​ of $71.22, Red Rock Island is on the market for $25 million, Rapid7 acquired management startup Noetic Cyber, and More. - [Self-publishing insights from two Alts community members](https://alts.co/self-publishing-insights-from-two-alts-community-members/): If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, this issue is for you. We break down the steps, costs, and risks; with insights from community members who've been through the process. - [Japan’s 310-Mile Conveyor Belt ](https://alts.co/japans-310-mile-conveyor-belt/): Greece's Wildfire Preventing Satellites, Costco's Plan for the Housing Crisis, The Age of SASEA, and More. - [Let’s destroy a beloved franchise](https://alts.co/lets-destroy-a-beloved-franchise/): Chicken Soup for the Damned, The rise and rise of the WNBA, and Read this book. - [Finally something goes right for Detroit](https://alts.co/finally-something-goes-right-for-detroit/): New orders for durable goods increased in May, Detroit is the best city for real estate agents, Brazil's Nubank acquired Hyperplane, and More. - [Lombard Loans: Private lending to the wealthy](https://alts.co/lombard-loans-private-lending-to-the-wealthy/): The ultra-wealthy don't need to borrow money. So why do they do it? We explore Lombard Loans, which let the rich tap into liquidity without selling their assets. - [Altea Update: Jun 28](https://alts.co/altea-update-jun-28/): Three new deals, Five new ideas for future deals, and let's go for an investor field trip in Nashville. - [Toys R Us Goes Hard on AI](https://alts.co/toys-r-us-goes-hard-on-ai/): Toys R Us Pioneers AI-Generated Film, Streamers Slash Original Content, AmEx's Reservation Dominance Strategy, Manufacturers Pay for Ransomware Attacks, and More. - [Let’s securitize the earth](https://alts.co/lets-securitize-the-earth/): We've got: The securitization of everything, Avocados, IPv4 ISPs, and Sandalwood trees. - [[WARNING] Growing Avocados in the Philippines: An in-depth look at AGRI Developments](https://alts.co/growing-avocados-in-the-philippines-an-in-depth-look-at-agri-developments/): AGRI Developments is offering investors the chance to purchase ​avocado trees in the Philippines​. We analyze the deal with the help of Alts community member Tigran Kalaydzhyan. - [PE is coming for the NFL](https://alts.co/pe-is-coming-for-the-nfl/): Goldman has turned bullish on the S&P, Ohio homes for sale jumped 73%v, Sword Health raised $130 million, and More. - [The State of Solar](https://alts.co/the-state-of-solar/): Solar power is taking off in the US, but China is reaping most of the profits (and even they're struggling) Why is this industry so cutthroat, and where are the investment opportunities? - [Altea Update: Jun 21](https://alts.co/altea-update-jun-21/): SignalRank is raising funds, Sweater Inc. is seeking to raise $1.2 million, and we've already locked in some killer guest and speaker for the Nashville trip. - [AI Goes To Court](https://alts.co/ai-goes-to-court/): Saudi Arabia Ends 50-Year Petrodollar Deal, AI Goes To Court, Philip Morris' 'Zyndemic', TikTok's Custom Avatars, and More. - [Why tickets cost so much: How IDBase solves ticket inflation](https://alts.co/why-tickets-cost-so-much-how-idbase-is-solving-ticket-inflation/): Don't blame Live Nation or Ticketmaster for high prices — blame the bots. IDBase is fighting software with software, and regulators may even mandate this. - [Acquire Bridge Round — Special terms + Q&A highlights](https://alts.co/acquire-bridge-round-special-terms-qa-highlights/): I'm pleased to announce we've negotiated a special valuation for the investment in ​Acquire's bridge round​. I can't mention it publicly, but the rack rate, $10 million, was already pretty attractive. - [PE GPs are sitting on $1 trillion](https://alts.co/pe-gps-are-sitting-on-1-trillion/): US inflation rate was 3.3% leading up to May 2024, Flyhomes acquired ​ZeroDown's technology, French AI startup Mistral AI ​raised €595 million, and More. - [Vertical farming explained: How the industry stacks up](https://alts.co/vertical-farming-explained-how-the-industry-stacks-up/): Vertical farming was supposed to be the next big thing. But some big farms have gone bust, and growth is stalling out. Is the industry economically viable? - [Altea Update: Jun 14](https://alts.co/altea-update-jun-14/): Our database of live deals in the alternative assets space is nearly ready, wrapping up four live deals, and our Nashville trip soon. - [Are you one of the 600k new millionaires](https://alts.co/are-you-one-of-the-600k-new-millionaires/): Bill Gates' TerraPower Begins Construction, Apple Unveils 'Apple Intelligence', 600K New Millionaires Minted in 2023, Walmart Rolls Out App-Based Drone Delivery, and More. - [Funds-as-a-Service (FaaS): A look at Sweater Ventures](https://alts.co/funds-as-a-service-faas-a-look-at-sweater-ventures/): Sweater Ventures started out by letting non-accredited folks invest in VC. Now they've created a Funds-as-a-Service business utilizing interval funds. - [Let’s immolate the Chinese economy](https://alts.co/lets-immolate-the-chinese-economy/): Get stuck in with Euro 2024, Apple killed the app star, and what's happening in China. - [Aircraft leasing: Alternative ways to invest](https://alts.co/aircraft-leasing-alternative-ways-to-invest/): Aircraft leasing is a massive industry that flies under the radar. Here's how you can invest using Aviation Asset-Backed Securities. - [CRE vacancy rise to alarming new levels](https://alts.co/cre-vacancy-rise-to-alarming-new-levels/): US inflation remained steady from May to April, Commercial vacancy rates rose to 14% in Q2, Cisco is investing $1 billion in startups working on AI, and More. - [State of the Luxury Watch Market](https://alts.co/state-of-the-luxury-watch-market/): Luxury watch prices have been steadily falling for two years. But today, prices seem to be stabilizing. Has the market bottomed? - [Will Amazon drones be sent to fight the war in Ukraine?](https://alts.co/will-amazon-drones-be-sent-to-fight-the-war-in-ukraine/): Amazon's Drones Cleared for Long Flights, Swiss Startup Launches Brain Cell Bioprocessor, Gen Z Turns to Social Media Over Google, and More. - [Let’s commit (more) securities violations](https://alts.co/lets-commit-more-securities-violations/): You can buy Muhammad Ali's childhood home...but you probably shouldn't, Did Elon break the law (again), and It's not just olive oil. - [Invest in Acquire, an Alts.co partner](https://alts.co/invest-in-acquire-an-alts-co-partner/): This is a special deal for us. Through ​Altea​, we're a pilot program user of ​Acquire's​ Invest I.Q. Platform, and I've had the good fortune to work closely with CEO ​Brian Harstine​ and his team. - [Lennon’s guitar ​sells for $2.85 million](https://alts.co/lennons-guitar-sells-fo-285-million/): The IMF upgraded China's 2024 GDP, Pending home sales fell to a four-year low, Elon Musk's xAI raised $6 billion, and More. - [AI and Finance: Insights from an Expert](https://alts.co/ai-and-finance-insights-from-an-expert/): Alts community member ​Dr. David Baines​ of Pantile Asset Research explains what's really happening at the intersection of AI and finance. - [Altea Update: May 31](https://alts.co/altea-update-may-31/): Three new deals this week and we're raising a small round of equity for Alts.co. - [Elon Musk’s xAI](https://alts.co/elon-musks-xai/): Walmart's Virtual Shopping Experience, Factories Inside Shipping Containers, Elon Musk's xAI, and More. - [The $600 billion industry no one’s talking about](https://alts.co/the-600-billion-industry-no-ones-talking-about/): Today, we're talking about a company serving a massive demographic that no one is talking about. https://alts.co/altea/ https://alts.co/altea/deals/ https://alts.co/investor-trips-nashville/ https://alts.co/investor-field-trips-mexico/