LDJ Capital

What LDJ Capital does

LDJ Capital is a privately-held single family office founded by David Drake and headquartered at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York. The firm operates through three core divisions: LDJ Capital Group (financial services including Victoria Partners' network of 489 family offices, LDJ Venture Capital, LDJ Hedge Fund, LDJ Media Fund, LDJ Capital Advisory, and the $200M LDJ Cayman Fund), LDJ Real Estate Group (acquisitions, developments, hospitality), and The Soho Loft Media Group (conferences, publications, and investor relations). The firm invests across a broad range of asset classes including real estate, hospitality, energy, technology, telecom, media, digital assets, and blockchain applications.

The firm generates revenue across multiple streams: asset management fees (including a Crypto Wealth Management service launched in 2023 with $56M AUM), financial advisory services (debt/equity financing, M&A, restructuring), certified valuations ($6,000-$8,000 per engagement), fund advisory (working with ~30 US funds for $2M-$50M investments), and media/events through The Soho Loft Conferences (200+ annual global summits with content syndicated in 100+ publications). Proprietary technology includes a $200M offshore crypto fund, a patented Color Code Security System for payment transactions, and blockchain-related portfolio holdings (staking, NFTs, DeFi, metaverses). The firm holds a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) license via subsidiary beMobi for MENA operations and operates regional offices in Seoul (South Korea) and Kiev (Ukraine).

LDJ Capital primarily serves family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and companies seeking growth capital (minimum $1M EBITDA, $2M-$50M ticket sizes). The firm leverages a high-touch, relationship-driven go-to-market model with significant brand investment in thought leadership — David Drake has appeared in Forbes, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC, and received the White House Champions of Change award in 2013. The customer base is global, spanning the US, UK, Vietnam, Dubai, Mauritius, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with documented clients including FXCE in Vietnam.

Name

LDJ Capital

Legal name

LDJ Capital Inc.

Website

https://ldjcapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LDJ Capital is a New York-based single family office founded in 2011 by David Drake, serving family offices and UHNWIs globally through multi-asset investment services including venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, and cryptocurrency wealth management across offices in the US, South Korea, and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Family Office / Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) (FSAAABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds / Multi-Manager Platforms (FSANAAAJ), Real Estate Portfolio & Fund Management (Institutional/REIT/PE) (BPAJAMAJ), Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

Keywords

• Multi-family office
• Crypto wealth management
• Alternative asset investing
• Venture capital advisory
• Financial media conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Strategic asset management services for organizations enabling them to manage assets and systems sustainably, optimizing performance and minimizing risk across asset lifecycles.
2. Financial Advisory Services: Personal financial services including debt financing, equity financing, M&A, corporate partnering, restructuring, alternative financing strategies for high net worth individuals and families.
3. Crypto Wealth Management: Premium cryptocurrency portfolio management services for family offices and UHNWIs with current AUM of $56 million, including white-glove account setup and portfolio diversification.
4. Valuation Services: Certified valuation services for investment candidates at $8,000 standard or $6,000 with 30-day exclusivity to invest.
5. Fund Advisory: Works with approximately 30 funds in the US focusing on private equity and PIPE investments ranging from $2 million to $50 million per investment.
6. Media and Events: Through The Soho Loft Media Group, organizes 200+ investor-focused global summits, talks and events annually; produces content syndicated in 100+ publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LDJ Capital is a single family office delivering asset management, financial advisory, fund advisory, and cryptocurrency wealth management services to family offices, UHNWIs, and institutional clients globally. Through three divisions—LDJ Capital Group (Victoria Partners network of 489 family offices, LDJ Venture Capital, LDJ Hedge Fund, LDJ Media Fund, LDJ Capital Advisory, LDJ Cayman Fund), LDJ Real Estate Group, and The Soho Loft Media Group—it provides alternative financing, art advisory, FINRA/SEC compliance, investor relations, valuation, and media/events services. It also operates a $200M offshore fund focused on cryptocurrency, mining, and ICO acquisitions with a $56M crypto wealth management AUM.

Product overview

LDJ Capital is a single-family office with three core divisions: LDJ Capital Group (managing Victoria Partners network of 489 family offices, LDJ Venture Capital, LDJ Hedge Fund, LDJ Media Fund, LDJ Capital Advisory, LDJ Cayman Fund, and LDJ Capital Investment Bank), LDJ Real Estate Group (acquisitions, developments, hospitality), and The Soho Loft Media Group (financial media with conferences, publications, and communications services). The firm offers specialized services including Crypto Wealth Management ($56M AUM), Financial Advisory, Fund Advisory (30+ funds), Asset Management, Alternative Financing, Art Advisory, FINRA/SEC Compliance, Investor Relations, and Valuations. LDJ Cayman Fund operates as a $200M offshore venture fund focused on cryptocurrency, mining, and ICO acquisitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LDJ Capital Group Holding division managing multi-asset investing through Victoria Partners family office network, LDJ Venture Capital, LDJ Hedge Fund, LDJ Media Fund, LDJ Capital Advisory, LDJ Cayman Fund, and LDJ Capital Investment Bank. Serves family offices, UHNWIs, and companies seeking capital.
• LDJ Real Estate Group Real estate investment division covering acquisitions, debt and mezzanine financing, developments, hospitality investments, and sales and marketing in the U.S. and Europe. Targets real estate sponsors, developers, and hospitality operators.
• The Soho Loft Media Group Financial media company with three divisions producing 200+ investor-focused global conferences, summits, talks, and events annually and digital publications syndicated in 100+ outlets. Targets brands and investors seeking thought leadership exposure and conference participation.
• Crypto Wealth Management Cryptocurrency investment management service delivering white-glove account setup, portfolio diversification across crypto assets, quarterly performance reports, operational security guidance, and blockchain industry education. Designed for family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking institutional-grade digital asset exposure. Currently manages $56 million in AUM.
• Financial Advisory Personal financial services offering debt and equity financing, M&A, corporate partnering and strategic alliances, restructuring, asset management, and alternative financing strategies across real estate, emerging markets, Middle East, technology, media, energy, commodities, and infrastructure sectors.
• LDJ Capital Fund Advisory Fund advisory service partnering with approximately 30 funds focused on private equity and PIPE investments ranging from $2 million to $50 million per transaction. Targets companies with at least $1 million EBITDA seeking institutional capital partners.
• Asset Management Strategic asset management services spanning economic, defense, social infrastructure, healthcare, education, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, and financial sectors, leveraging an internal Strategic Asset Management Network (SAMNet) for cross-sector best practices.
• Alternative Financing Advisory service guiding clients to non-traditional capital sources such as P2P lending, crowdfunding, invoice trading, equity crowdfunding, reward-based crowdfunding, and debt-based securities.
• Art Advisory Art advisory providing expert insight, auction representation, acquisition, collection management, appraisal, validation, logistics, insurance, art finance, philanthropy advice, and estate/tax planning services. Targets wealthy individuals and families with art holdings or acquisition interests.
• Compliance to FINRA & SEC Regulatory compliance service helping institutions offering broker-dealer or investment-related services maintain ongoing compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations.
• Investor Relations National investor relations service combining high-touch client relationships with thought leadership, conference speaking, and national and international press engagement for public and pre-IPO companies.
• Valuations Certified valuation services offered at $8,000 standard rate or $6,000 with 30-day exclusivity to LDJ, including analysis of NPV, IRR, and ranked evaluation of team strategy, management, product, market, and strategic alignments for investment candidates.
• LDJ Cayman Fund $200M offshore venture capital fund focused on cryptocurrency, mining, and ICO acquisitions. Works with global family offices seeking exposure to global equities, commodities/futures managed accounts, and crypto assets.
• DSCVR 30-minute TV/video show produced by The Soho Loft Productions covering eSports, gaming, technology, fintech, arts, and business topics, with distribution on Bloomberg, Twitch, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Fox Sports, and other broadcasters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crypto wealth management AUM of $56 million with clients in Vietnam, Dubai, Mauritius, Europe, and US
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USAREGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2023Partnership between LDJ Capital and USAREG, a private equity and strategic advisory firm based in San Francisco. The two companies will pursue cooperation to explore possibilities for pre-IPO and M&A investments throughout Asia, potentially leading to NASDAQ IPO listings given LDJ Capital's expertise in private equity, venture capital, and more.
• Momentum StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2020DSCVR, produced by The Soho Loft Media Group (subsidiary of LDJ Capital), enters into partnership with Momentum Studios, Inc. to create and market new episodes for Twitch, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Fox Sports, and beyond. Partnership brings array of 30-minute shows featuring eSports, gaming, technology, food, travel, health, and business topics.
• Baanx Group Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2019LDJ Digital (financial inclusion trademark of LDJ Capital and Share Internet Data Ltd) inked partnership with Baanx Group Ltd. London to boost mobile banking services for the unbanked. Baanx's leadership in cryptobanking technologies is central to this strategic partnership. LDJ Digital aims to help eradicate poverty by creating a mobile app providing access to financial services.
• Dream Global PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2018MOU signed with Dream Global Partners Pte. Ltd. for utilization of DREAM CHAIN, a global real estate blockchain ecosystem platform. Platform aims to provide efficient, reliable, and safe transactions in real estate industry and help minimize fraud.
• DIFC Fintech HivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerbeMobi Fintech International Ltd (AI-powered fintech platform under LDJ holding) received license to operate in DIFC Fintech Hive from Dubai International Financial Centre. DIFC is recognized as top FinTech hub in MENA region.
• Thomson ReuterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomson Reuters partnered with The Soho Loft (LDJ subsidiary) for super connectivity event with private equity KKR & Carlyle Group in Boston, 2013.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bessemer Trust: Large multi-family office providing wealth management, investment advisory, and trust services to UHNW families globally; directly comparable to LDJ's family office core offering but at substantially greater scale and AUM.
• Cambridge Associates: Global investment advisor to families, foundations, and pensions providing investment policy, manager selection, and portfolio construction; comparable investment advisory services to LDJ Capital's clients.
• Rockefeller Capital Management: Multi-family office and wealth management firm serving UHNW clients with investment advisory, asset management, and family office services; strong comparable to LDJ's HNW/UHNW service mix.

Direct peers

• Glenmede: Multi-family office and investment manager serving UHNW families and foundations with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services; highly comparable service mix to LDJ Capital's family office offering.
• Pitcairn: Multi-family office providing wealth management, investment advisory, and family governance services to multiple wealthy families; closely comparable service profile and target client base to LDJ Capital.
• Pathstone: Multi-family office offering investment advisory, financial planning, and family office services to UHNW families; directly comparable business model to LDJ's discretionary wealth management for family offices.
• Larch Lane Advisors: Multi-family office providing discretionary investment management and family office services; comparable scale and service offering to LDJ Capital's family office operations.

Emerging players

• Galaxy Digital: Crypto-native asset manager and advisory firm serving institutional and family office clients with digital asset exposure; directly comparable to LDJ's Crypto Wealth Management service offering.
• CoinShares: European digital asset investment firm offering crypto ETP management and advisory to institutional and family office clients; overlaps with LDJ's crypto AUM management and digital asset advisory services.

Regional players

• GP Bullhound: Technology-focused investment bank and advisory firm with strong European presence; comparable to LDJ's M&A advisory and capital raising services particularly in tech and digital asset sectors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ldjcapital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrchIrnQvBGuJ1tDcr2UcWQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LDJCapital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ldj-capital-vc-division

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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