Inside the Race to Retail Capital w/ Moonfare's Steffen Pauls

This podcast episode discusses Moonfair, a private asset platform that provides individual investors with access to private equity funds. Moonfair aims to democratize private assets by offering a curated and user-friendly platform, educating investors through webinars and community features, and partnering with industry leaders. The episode explores Moonfair's global expansion strategy and the future of retail investing in private equity. It also highlights the potential impact of blockchain technology and tokenization in addressing liquidity issues. The guest believes that blockchain has the potential to dominate the future of private asset ownership but acknowledges that its widespread adoption will take time and require regulatory considerations. Main points • Stephen Paul's journey in founding Moonfair and overcoming skepticism • Moonfair's digital-first and consumer-first approach to private asset investments • Moonfair's highly curated and user-friendly platform, offering education and community features • Moonfair's global expansion strategy and partnerships with top players in the industry • The increasing importance of retail investors and the potential for significant influx of funds into private markets • The development of a digital secondary market by Moonfair to address liquidity issues • Moonfair's large addressable market and opportunity to attract individual retail investors • The potential of blockchain technology and tokenization in providing liquidity in private markets • The challenges and regulatory considerations for the widespread adoption of blockchain technology • The timeframe and importance of ensuring a watertight regulatory environment for adoption • The possibilities and future developments in the private asset platform space