Billions Made From 80 Unicorns
Send us Fan Mail LEARN THE CAPITAL RAISING STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORKS used by alternative asset professionals: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply This episode is brought to you by Reef Pass | Serial Acquisition Investor s: Reef Pass Investors has spent the last 10 years focused on partnering with founders to launch and build long-term holding companies, and has a proven track record doing exactly that. To reach out to Reef Pass Investors , email holdcofounders@reefpassinvestors.com How do you actually get into the top venture funds that are closed to new investors ? In this episode of Making Billions , I sit down with Matthew Le Merle, managing partner and CEO of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors , a blockchain and AI fund of funds now in its 10th year, backed by more than 400 investors and holding positions across 50 venture funds , 1,500 companies, and 80 unicorns . Matthew breaks down the exact playbook he uses to access top-tier managers , build a fund of funds , and position for what he calls the autonomous digital economy , the convergence of internet, blockchain, and AI that he believes will capture most of the alpha over the next 20 years. He also makes the case for why the next two decades of returns will be captured at the intersection of internet, AI, and blockchain , and why most portfolio managers are dangerously under-allocated to it while overpaying for late-stage names they could have owned years earlier. [THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a fund manager , capital strategist , and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy . He is the founder of Fund Raise Capital and Aequor Capital Partners, and has mentored over 1,000 fund managers across private equity , private credit , venture capital , real estate , and alternative assets globally. [THE GUEST]: Matthew Le Merle is managing partner and CEO of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors. He is the best-selling author of six books. He holds a double first from Oxford and an MBA from Stanford. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQ Connect with Ryan Miller: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmilleroffical/ X : https://x.com/_MakingBillions Website: https://making-billions.com/ Smells Like Humans Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
