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Success is based on having the right people and partnering with those that share common values. AST Fortis is a dynamic, focused and client centric Private Investment Office combining exclusivity and confidentiality within the investment world. We harness an ecosystem of opportunity, through a culture of high performance and talent that reflects on our attitude to deliver – where our actions speak greater than words. Our six strategic pillars of focus provide our clients access to the next generation of opportunities whilst embracing their traditional requirements. Having a global view and footprint is critical to overall performance, and as such, cross border relationships become increasingly important. Gaining foresight into these opportunities driven by global trends early in the investment process also provides a competitive advantage. We don’t just work with our clients, but partner with them, understanding their drive, their goals and their appetite to create a legacy. We strongly believe that financial and non-financial aspects of investing and wealth management are equally as important. Sectors such as alternative assets, private markets, real assets as well the emergence of ESG (Environmental, Social Governance) are providing unique significant growth opportunities. These are the investment offices of the future. Our 6 Pillars of Strategic focus: 1. Direct Equities Management (BlackPearl Capital Partners) 2. Alternative Investments (Capital Raise, Investment Opportunities) 3. Consulting & Advisory (Boards, Networking, Access to Investors) 4. Venture Capital / Start-up Community Hub 5. Projects, Transactions & Acquisitions 6. Events (Networks, Conferences and Special Events)

EquityZen, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, is a leading marketplace for pre-IPO investments, connecting shareholders of private companies with accredited investors. Through its category-leading technology and innovative approach, EquityZen delivers data-driven insights and tools that empower its 800,000 users to navigate the private markets with confidence. Having completed more than 51,000 private placements in nearly 500 private companies, EquityZen is on a mission to deliver “Private Markets for the Public.”

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Private Debt Fund. Specializing in ground up construction, commercial, residential, and Non-Australian Resident Funding. HFG Capital is a direct private mortgage lender taking the hassle out of real estate funding offering residential renovation, new construction, and bridge loans for builders and investors, and Non-Australian residents, who dont want to wait forever to be approved by a traditional bank. At HFG Capital, we provide short-term bridge and construction loans secured by first mortgages to developers throughout Australia. We manage a debt fund that originates millions in construction financing each year with loans ranging from $5 million to $100 million for property types that include Multifamily, Industrial, Office, Retail, Residential and Mixed-Use. HFG Capital was founded to provide a better experience for real estate borrowers and developers and non-residents. We underwrite to combine loan-to-value, story, and exit strategies. We are the direct decision-maker for our fund, and we can close in as quickly as one week. Our fund is pioneering the offering of Foreign National mortgages to international borrowers. We are "Helping Fund The Gap" at HFG Capital by aiming to be market leaders within Australia by providing our Foreign National loans with proven expertise and extensive experience. With a variety of private lending mortgage options, HFG Capital as a direct lending fund can the capital stack to the unique needs of non-residents and provide skilled guidance throughout the process. Our borrowers rely on our ability to offer competitive terms, follow through, and close quickly to keep their deals moving. Our sophisticated investors that invest within HFG Capital fund are uniquely positioned for superior risk adjusted returns within the Australian marketplace for fixed income origination and distribution due to its exclusive brokerage networks and strategic partnerships with HashChing, Sapien Venture Capital and Keiretsu Forum.

Success is based on having the right people and partnering with those that share common values. AST Fortis is a dynamic, focused and client centric Private Investment Office combining exclusivity and confidentiality within the investment world. We harness an ecosystem of opportunity, through a culture of high performance and talent that reflects on our attitude to deliver – where our actions speak greater than words. Our six strategic pillars of focus provide our clients access to the next generation of opportunities whilst embracing their traditional requirements. Having a global view and footprint is critical to overall performance, and as such, cross border relationships become increasingly important. Gaining foresight into these opportunities driven by global trends early in the investment process also provides a competitive advantage. We don’t just work with our clients, but partner with them, understanding their drive, their goals and their appetite to create a legacy. We strongly believe that financial and non-financial aspects of investing and wealth management are equally as important. Sectors such as alternative assets, private markets, real assets as well the emergence of ESG (Environmental, Social Governance) are providing unique significant growth opportunities. These are the investment offices of the future. Our 6 Pillars of Strategic focus: 1. Direct Equities Management (BlackPearl Capital Partners) 2. Alternative Investments (Capital Raise, Investment Opportunities) 3. Consulting & Advisory (Boards, Networking, Access to Investors) 4. Venture Capital / Start-up Community Hub 5. Projects, Transactions & Acquisitions 6. Events (Networks, Conferences and Special Events)