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| Page | Use this when you want to... |
|---|---|
| Investment thesis | Understand what Frens looks for in deals |
| Investment process | Understand how deals are structured, funded and closed |
| Chat Rules | Understand how to participate in the community |
| Propose a Fren | Refer a strong new member |
| Propose a Deal | Submit an investment opportunity |
Frens is a private investment syndicate for founders, operators, executives, family offices, and angel investors who want access to great risk/reward deals and asymmetric opportunities.
Operating since 2023, Frens has grown into a community of 800+ members, with approximately 70% being seasoned founders. The group combines founder access, operator judgment and investor discipline to source, evaluate and participate in private-market opportunities.
Our goal is to create a leading in-class syndicate with access to superior tech deals, clear upside and a believable path to liquidity. At Frens, we're not only here to forge meaningful connections but also to create substantial financial opportunities.
Each opportunity is presented individually. Members choose whether to participate on a deal-by-deal basis. Typical member cheque sizes range from US$10k to US$200k+, depending on the deal.
Asymmetric returns through curated positions in category-defining private tech at growth and pre-IPO stages.
We target high-asymmetry opportunities in: AI, advanced computing, quantum, photonics, robotics, defense tech, hardware, fintech, space, semiconductors, developer tools, and digital infrastructure.
Russell Abdullin
Founder of Frens Syndicate & Liquidity.Land. Founder of TruePNL (acquired). Russ has been building investor communities and tech products since 2017.
Lewis
Co-founder of Liquidity Land. 10 years finance. Experience across investment banking, VC, and private equity/private (ex-Bain Capital). Founder and operator since 2021.