Ex-UBS CEO Ralph Hamers Joins Digital Family Office for Accredited Investors Arta Finance as External Advisor & Angel Investor, Arta Finance Raised $90 Million from Investors Including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach
12th October 2024 | Hong Kong
The ex-CEO of UBS Ralph Hamers has joined digital family office for accredited investors Arta Finance as external advisor & angel investor. In 2024 September, Arta Finance received a strategic investment from Singapore EDBI, with Arta Finance currently operating in United States and to launch in Singapore in 2024. Arta Finance has raised $90 million from investors including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach. In 2024 July, digital family office for accredited investors Arta Finance received approval to launch in Singapore, providing investors with access to alternative investments and can choose performance-based pricing. Arta Finance (10/10/24): “We’re thrilled to announce that Ralph Hamers, former CEO of UBS and ING, has joined Arta Finance as an external advisor and angel investor. Welcoming a visionary leader like Ralph is a privilege as we drive our global expansion and elevate our platform to new levels of growth and innovation. Ralph Hamers is a name synonymous with transformation in the financial world. At UBS, he drove record financial results, led the digital overhaul of the company, and helped prepare the acquisition of Credit Suisse. Before UBS, he was at the helm of ING, transforming it into one of the world’s first fully branchless, digitally-driven banks. His leadership consistently embraces innovation, which is why we are so excited to have him guiding us as we build Arta into a global wealth platform for everyone. This announcement marks more than just a milestone for us – it’s a pivotal step in our mission to open access to elite financial opportunities. Traditionally, private banks serve ultra-high-net-worth individuals, imposing significant asset thresholds that exclude most investors. The Arta wealth platform is designed to change that. By leveraging technology and deep financial expertise, we provide accredited investors access to sophisticated strategies like private equity, venture capital, and intelligent ways of investing in public markets–without the traditional barriers of entry. Ralph’s unparalleled expertise will play a key role as we expand internationally via Singapore. His experience in scaling global platforms and modernizing private banking systems will be invaluable as we continue to redefine the landscape of wealth management.”
“ Ex-UBS CEO Ralph Hamers Joins Digital Family Office for Accredited Investors Arta Finance as External Advisor & Angel Investor, Arta Finance Raised $90 Million from Investors Including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach “
Digital Family Office for Accredited Investors Arta Finance Receives Strategic Investment from Singapore EDBI, Arta Finance Currently Operating in United States & to Launch in Singapore in 2024, Raised $90 Million from Investors Including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach
12th September 2024 – Digital family office for accredited investors Arta Finance has received a strategic investment from Singapore EDBI, with Arta Finance currently operating in United States and to launch in Singapore in 2024. Arta Finance has raised $90 million from investors including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach. In 2024 July, digital family office for accredited investors Arta Finance received approval to launch in Singapore, providing investors with access to alternative investments and can choose performance-based pricing. Announcement (11/9/24): “EDBI, the strategic investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and a division under SG Growth Capital, has joined Arta Finance’s list of growing global investors, which includes Peak XV, Ribbit Capital, and Coatue. This investment not only supports Arta Finance in developing its innovative platform and scaling its growth but also helps catalyse a venture-building environment led by experienced founders, further strengthening the local innovation ecosystem.”
Singapore-based Caesar Sengupta, CEO of Arta Finance: “We are incredibly grateful for the support from EDB, who have been with us right from the start. Their guidance has been instrumental in helping us bring Arta’s offering to life. We are excited to welcome EDBI as an investor in Arta, further solidifying our vision to scale our platform globally. Together, we are committed to creating a wealth management platform that sets new standards in the industry.”
Paul Ng, CEO of EDBI: “Arta’s decision to establish its global headquarters and develop an AI-enabled fintech platform in Singapore underscores the country’s robust innovation ecosystem and advanced digital infrastructure, making it a prime destination for global founders to scale their businesses. The company is a valuable addition to our ecosystem and is set to create exciting job opportunities.”
Arta Finance: Founded by ex-Google executives, Arta Finance is a digital wealth platform for the savvy that enables more people to access the financial advantages of the ultra-wealthy. The platform provides access to private market investments from elite fund managers, intelligent public market portfolios, and sophisticated financial services such as tax and estate planning. Headquartered in the US and Singapore, Arta serves its members directly as well as empowering financial institutions to expand wealth management to new clients. Arta is backed by Peak XV, Ribbit Capital, Coatue, and over 140 luminaries in tech and finance.
EDBI: Established in 1991, EDBI is the strategic investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), operating as a division under SG Growth Capital. We focus on high-growth technologies and innovators across the Information & Communication Technology, Emerging Technology, and Healthcare sectors, with the aim of creating long-term value and enhancing the capabilities of Singapore’s key industries. We partner with companies poised for expansion in Asia and beyond, using a targeted value creation approach and leveraging our extensive network. We collaborate closely with these companies to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic roadmaps, and facilitate access to essential resources for success in and through Singapore.
Digital Family Office for Accredited Investors Arta Finance to Launch in Singapore, Provides Investors with Access to Alternative Investments & Can Choose Performance-Based Pricing, Raised $90 Million from Investors Including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach
19th July 2024 – Digital family office for accredited investors Arta Finance has received approval to launch in Singapore, providing investors with access to alternative investments and can choose performance-based pricing. Arta Finance has raised $90 million from investors including Peak XV, Ribbit, Coatue & ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, ex-President of SoftBank Nikesh Arora & Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach. Arta Finance (18/7/24): “Arta Finance, a digital family office for Accredited Investors, today announced it has received approval to launch in Singapore and plans to open its platform for Singaporean residents and others investing through Singapore later this year. The launch in Singapore follows a significant expansion of Arta’s product offering and team of industry leaders, as well as its exit from stealth in 2022 with more than S$120 million (US$90 million) from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), Ribbit, Coatue, and more than 140 tech and finance luminaries, including Eric Schmidt, Michael Miebach, and Nikesh Arora. Arta unlocks access, personalization, and connections that were, until now, available only to the ultra-wealthy through family offices and private banks. These institutions typically employ teams of professionals who use sophisticated financial strategies and tap into exclusive investment opportunities. Through technology, Arta opens access to alternative assets, unlocks liquidity through lines of credit for eligible members, and harnesses AI to enable intelligent investing in public markets. Members are also plugged into Arta’s ecosystem of financial and lifestyle professionals who help them protect and enjoy their wealth. The company does this while eliminating the administrative overheads, conflicts of interest, clunky UIs, and eye-watering fees often faced by people looking for financial advice. Arta Finance plans to formally open its platform to Accredited Investors in Singapore later this year.”
Caesar Sengupta, CEO & Co-Founder of Arta Finance: “Singapore’s rise as a global capital of wealth makes it an ideal location for innovation and financial technology. Launching Arta in Singapore allows us to serve investors globally through this highly trusted financial hub. At Arta, we aim to democratize access to high-powered financial strategies, ensuring the wealth management tools of the ultra-wealthy are available to a wider audience. We are excited to bring these financial superpowers to many more people through our launch in Singapore.”
Eric Schmidt, Co-Founder of Schmidt Futures & Former CEO & Chairman of Google: “Combining advanced financial strategies with AI is the type of visionary thinking that brings about real step-function change. I am so impressed with what Arta has built by applying advanced AI and ML to investing strategies and look forward to seeing this fantastic team create tremendous value for so many people.”
Arta members can:
- Access alternative investments like private equity. Arta opens up investment opportunities like private equity, venture capital, private debt, and real estate to people who would typically not have access. Arta is starting with funds from top-10 fund managers, like KKR and TPG, who have consistently delivered high returns over the last several decades. Members can start investments as low as S$10,000.
- Create their own personalized investing game plan using AI. Arta leverages the power of AI to create highly personalized, automated portfolios using publicly traded securities. Arta’s technology also enables direct indexing, with a personalization level that can be essential for investors looking to manage risk and heavy concentrations in employer stock. All while keeping fees low and transparent.
- Invest with confidence. Security is a key focus for the Arta team, who have applied multiple decades of experience building highly secure and robust products at companies like Google. Arta Finance runs on the Google Cloud Platform, utilizes the highest grades of public key encryption, and employs biometric and hardware-based authentication, ensuring members have a safe yet simple experience of using Arta on their phones and on the web. And Arta partners with BNY Pershing, the world’s largest custodian bank, to provide custody services.
- Align interests with performance-based fees. Arta starts with clear and transparent pricing so members know exactly how the fees work. Eligible Arta members can choose performance-based pricing to align Arta’s incentives even more tightly with their goals.
Arta Finance is the digital family office for the world. It empowers more people to gain the financial superpowers that, until now, were the domain of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Arta Finance, a U.S. SEC-registered investment advisor, harnesses AI and machine learning to enable intelligent investing in public market equities, provides access to alternative investments – including private equity, venture capital, and real estate – and connects members to financial expertise to advance their unique goals. Founded by a team of former Google executives, Arta is backed by Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, Coatue, and more than 140 luminaries in tech and finance. Arta Finance Wealth Management LLC (“Arta”) is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Arta’s affiliates include Arta Finance Insurance LLC which offers insurance brokering services, and Arta Finance Club which offers tax and estate planning educational services. Clearing and custody of all securities are provided by BNY Pershing.
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