Family Office World How Fin Capital Raised Over a Billion Dollars from Family Offices & institutions
May 7, 2024
Logan Allin, Founder and CEO of Fin Capital, shares his journey from a basketball enthusiast to a leading FinTech investor. He discusses the importance of building trust with family offices and the unique dynamics of co-investment. The conversation dives into the complexities of investing in startups during economic challenges and the crucial role of empathy in entrepreneurship. Additionally, Logan sheds light on the rising influence of family offices and how collaboration is vital for their enduring success.
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Family Offices as Anchor Investors
- Logan Allin had long-standing relationships with family offices, built since 2008 through consulting and supporting their operations.
- These trusted connections led to family offices being anchor investors when he launched FinCapital.
Power of Specialist Investing
- Specialist investors outperform generalists, especially in complex fields like fintech requiring deep expertise.
- Specialists reduce loss ratios and diversify power law returns, creating more consistent alpha for investors.
B2B and B2C Fintech Divide
- The fintech sector divides sharply between B2B software and consumer/crypto businesses, which behave like different asset classes.
- B2B fintech software is more resilient, has better margins, and is the preferred investment in the current cycle.