Kingscrowd Podcast
Kingscrowd Podcast
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Kingscrowd Podcast is your go-to weekly show for all things online private markets. Hosted by serial investor and Kingscrowd VP of Product Brian Belley and retail private markets insider Scott Kitun, the show features the latest news, analysis, and insights from the fast-growing world of equity crowdfunding and retail private equity — with expert commentary from Kingscrowd analysts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons.
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The podcast covers a variety of themes related to equity crowdfunding and retail private equity, with episodes discussing significant topics such as regulatory changes (e.g., potential shifts at the SEC), startup investment strategies amidst market volatility, and financial insights like tax implications for investors. For instance, episodes delve into the implications of Newsmax's Reg A+ IPO and how tariff changes are affecting U.S. climate tech startups.
Kingscrowd Podcast is your go-to weekly show for all things online private markets. Hosted by serial investor and Kingscrowd VP of Product Brian Belley and retail private markets insider Scott Kitun, the show features the latest news, analysis, and insights from the fast-growing world of equity crowdfunding and retail private equity — with expert commentary from Kingscrowd analysts Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau and Teddy Lyons.
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This week on the kingscrowd podcast, Brian Belley and Scott Kitun break down Robinhood’s proposed NYSE-traded venture fund—how it differs from interval funds, why it could trade at a premium/discount to NAV, and what this might unlock (or disrupt) for retail investors. Then, Teddy Lyons joins to cover an acquisition update: Healthcare Originals (HCO) acquiring Imago Rehab, what the combo could mean for commercialization, and how deals like this may foreshadow more portfolio consolidation.
In this episode:
Robinhood’s proposed exchange-traded venture vehicle (ticker noted as “RVI” in the discussion), how NAV works, and why daily trading could matter for retail
Interval funds vs. tickers: liquidity, pricing mechanics, and investor fit
Tokenization momentum vs. actual trading/liquidity (why rails ≠ markets… yet)
Investment crowdfunding week (ICW25): Sept 29–Oct 2 — founders meet capital, investors meet opportunity
Clip: Michael Collins (Alumni Ventures) on where retail capital fits
Scott’s counterpoint: why late-stage/pre-IPO may be the safer retail lane
Deal update: HCO acquires Imago Rehab (tele-rehab + wearable) — potential synergies, structure, and what to watch next
02:54 Scott: Why this could be a big shift for retail (and for other platforms)
06:55 NAV updates, premiums/discounts, and why liquidity matters
08:53 Tokenization rails vs. real trading; where things actually stand
09:45 ICW25 preview (Sept 29–Oct 2): founders, investors, platforms, sessions
12:12 Clip: Michael Collins (Alumni Ventures) on retail’s role (pre-seed/seed)
13:13 Scott’s counterpoint: late-stage/pre-IPO may be the better retail lane
16:30 Transition to deal news — Teddy joins
17:09 Teddy intro (and a playful Taylor Swift aside)
17:52 Deal update: Healthcare Originals acquires Imago Rehab (stroke rehab + wearable/telehealth)
20:45 Why the combo could accelerate commercialization and RPM distribution
22:40 How the acquisition appears structured; lead-VC dynamics; live raises
24:18 Scott: Expect more portfolio consolidations and roll-ups ahead
26:15 Future topic teaser: follow-ons vs. spreading bets
26:54 Wrap + ICW25 reminder (kingscrowd.com/icw25)
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