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Stableton Partners with Alta to Enhance Access to Private Markets
SINGAPORE, Jan 9, 2025 – Stableton, a prominent Swiss fintech platform known for its expertise in venture capital direct secondaries, has announced a significant partnership with Alta, Asia’s foremost digital securities exchange tailored for alternative assets. This alliance is designed to broaden investor access to late-stage private companies, addressing the growing need for liquidity and diversification in private market investments.
In recent years, the private market landscape has witnessed the emergence of over 1,300 unicorns, transforming traditional investment paradigms. This surge has been propelled by advanced data analytics and improved liquidity for these high-value entities. Stableton’s innovative strategy, which is being rolled out through Alta, aims to provide investors with efficient access to an investment model focusing on the top 20 global unicorns across diverse sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and aerospace.
Wei He, Head of Investments at Stableton, emphasized the changing dynamics of private market investments. “We are witnessing a noteworthy shift where investors are actively looking for more flexible and transparent investment opportunities,” he noted. Alta’s impressive track record includes facilitating over US$53 billion in transactions and successfully raising more than US$700 million for various private entities, underscoring its role as a transformative force in alternative investments.
Stableton brings to this partnership extensive experience, having conducted over 95 transactions and worked with a network of more than 100 sourcing partners. This robust infrastructure aims to streamline access to leading private technology stocks, offering both portfolio-based and single investment opportunities to a broader audience. Combined with Alta’s extensive reach, which includes 35,000 direct investor accounts and collaborations with more than 100 financial institutions, this partnership stands to significantly enhance accessibility to private markets.
“Collaborating with Stableton marks a pivotal moment in our mission to democratize access to private capital,” stated Benjamin Twoon, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Alta. He highlighted the introduction of a unique investment product similar to an Exchange Traded Fund, which will allow investors to diversify their portfolios and gain fractional access to a specialized selection of late-stage private companies. Through innovation and data-driven strategies, Alta is committed to offering more investors the opportunity to engage in this asset class with the same rigor and transparency available to institutional players.
Andreas Bezner, CEO and Co-Founder of Stableton, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Alta not only enhances our investment offerings but also sets a new benchmark for accessibility and liquidity within private markets. We aim to open pathways for both institutional and individual investors, previously restricted from these high-potential opportunities, and provide flexible investment solutions.”
The market for unicorns, currently valued at $4.7 trillion, continues to showcase robust investment possibilities.
Alta remains focused on addressing the challenges posed by illiquidity in private markets. This year has seen a growing interest from investors looking to engage with impactful ventures, including notable companies like SpaceX and Stripe. To date, Alta has successfully raised over US$150 million for SpaceX alone, recently concluding an additional US$15 million round for the aerospace firm.
With technology at the forefront of its initiatives, Alta is reshaping the investment landscape by facilitating access to alternative investments for a wider range of investors. The firm believes that expanding access to capital markets is vital for driving sustainable growth and creating new opportunities across global communities. In recognition of its innovative efforts, Alta was recently honored as a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.
Konstantin Heiermann, COO and Co-Founder of Stableton, underscored the operational advantages of this partnership: “Working with Alta greatly extends our geographical reach while enhancing the efficiency and scale of our distribution model. This collaboration represents a transformative step in how investors interact with private markets, making the process more seamless and transparent.”
This partnership seeks to cultivate a dynamic investment ecosystem where strategic alliances and technology drive capital toward high-potential, late-stage private companies. Together, Stableton and Alta strive to bridge the divide between traditional investment barriers and innovative solutions, making pre-IPO investments more accessible and impactful for a broader spectrum of investors around the globe.
About Stableton
Stableton specializes in venture capital direct secondaries and is recognized as a leading growth equity fintech platform, having won the Swiss Fintech Awards in 2022. Founded in 2018 by Andreas Bezner and Konstantin Heiermann, with a skilled team of over 25 employees situated across Zurich, Zug, Berlin, and Riga, Stableton aims to provide unparalleled access to growth equity and pre-IPO opportunities. The company boasts over USD 270 million in assets and a proven track record with more than 95 transactions. For further information, visit stableton.com.
About Alta
Alta operates as the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, creating vital capital market infrastructure supported by leading brokerages on the Singapore Exchange, including Phillip Securities and Nomura Holdings. Through its digital platform, Alta enables the tokenization and secure custody of alternative assets, streamlining the trading process and enhancing market liquidity. This commitment to building essential market infrastructure aims to foster entrepreneurial ventures, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, particularly within emerging economies. For more details, visit alta.exchange.
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