Bloomberg Talks Cathie Wood and Rebecca Kacaba Talk Ark Investment and Dealmaker Joining Forces
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Dec 19, 2024 
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, known for her focus on disruptive innovation, joins Rebecca Kacaba, Co-Founder/CEO of Dealmaker, to discuss the changing landscape of capital raising. They highlight how technology is democratizing investment opportunities for retail investors, especially during the pandemic. The duo explores regulatory changes affecting startups, emphasizing the potential boost they might provide to the economy. They also delve into the dynamic between institutional investors and the crypto market, particularly Bitcoin's emerging role.
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Tech-Driven Capital Raising
- DealMaker uses technology to revolutionize capital raising.
- It allows targeted ad campaigns based on investor profiles.
Retail Investor Rise
- The rise of retail investors was turbocharged during COVID.
- Many younger people lacked access to private companies due to accreditation standards.
ARK Venture Fund
- ARK Invest started a venture fund with no carry to address access issues for smaller investors.
- This allows wider access to private companies like SpaceX and OpenAI for as little as $500.