#36 - Steven Maarbani | How Crowdfunding is Reshaping VC & Real-Estate

Steven Maarbani is the CEO and Co-founder of VentureCrowd. Steven shares the story of VentureCrowd’s evolution, beginning in 2013 as a venture capital-focused tool and expanding into a multi-asset investment platform. This transformation, supported by the 2017 legalization of crowdfunding in Australia, has opened access to traditionally restrictive deals—an approach that, according to Forbes, aligns with the changing investment preferences of younger generations.Steven brings extensive experience as a corporate lawyer and former partner at PwC, where he guided founders, high-net-worth individuals, angel syndicates, and venture firms through the complex deal-making process.Steven shares the story of VentureCrowd’s evolution, beginning in 2013 as a venture capital-focused tool and expanding into a multi-asset investment platform. This transformation, supported by the 2017 legalization of crowdfunding in Australia, has opened access to traditionally restrictive deals—an approach that, according to Forbes, aligns with the changing investment preferences of younger generations.Throughout the ROCast, Steven provides insights into how VentureCrowd is democratizing investment opportunities and reshaping private markets. We discuss the evolution of crowdfunding, the digitization of private capital, and how platforms like VentureCrowd are influencing the future of investing. Steven also highlights the importance of syndication, the growing role of secondary markets, and his vision for a more accessible and efficient investment landscape—making private markets more attainable and appealing to younger generations.So, before we get into the conversation, please remember this podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I encourage you to listen to the disclaimer at the end of this ROCast and to keep your feedback coming.You can reach me at [email protected] that being said, hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, so sit back relax and enjoy.