Join 586+ Investors in a High-Conviction Venture Community
"I've been investing for 15+ years and always wanted others to join me. My co-leads and I built an engaged LP base of 586+ investors. We buy low. We sell high. Everything else is noise."
— Val Kleyman, General Partner
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Seed & Pre-IPO SPVs
AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Blockchain. Active deal flow across frontier technology sectors.
Equity Warrants & Litigation Finance
81+ startup equity warrants acquired from Newchip Accelerator bankruptcy. Portfolio spans 30+ industries.
Energy & Special Situations
Venezuelan power infrastructure tied to the new oil sector privatization. Early positioning in the biggest energy shift in decades.
Portfolio Investments
"Advalorem Syndicate is truly in a league of their own. Their expert team has a remarkable ability to identify startups with exceptional potential for growth."
"What truly sets Advalorem apart is their unwavering commitment to their investors... Pro-rata Rights, Information Rights, Most Favored Nation, Full Ratchet Rights."
"Where else can you invest crypto into mainstream deals?!? The ability to invest with FIAT or Crypto is INCREDIBLE!"
"Their strategy with equity warrants is truly unique. The potential for gain is enormous and since they re-invest back into the company, they are truly your partner."
Investment Philosophy
Thesis & Approach
High-conviction investing grounded in first-principle thinking, valuation discipline, and sector expertise.
"Crash Investing" Philosophy
Based on first-principle thinking. We focus on acquiring undervalued, underutilized "sleepy equity" in businesses — positions with asymmetric upside.
"Seat on the Bus" Model
When you invest as a syndicate, you bet alongside many others — you fail less often. Val co-invests in every deal. GP has skin in the game. Carry-sharing available for qualified partners.
LP Terms
This IS for you if...
- You believe in high-conviction, thesis-driven venture investing
- You want exposure to pre-IPO and late-stage technology companies
- You're drawn to alternative asset strategies like equity warrants and special situations
This is NOT for you if...
- You're uncomfortable with high risk
- You can't commit long-term (~10 years)
- You need liquid access to funds
Focus Areas
Investment Verticals
Our areas of focus across five verticals. Each opportunity is vetted, structured, and led by AdValorem. Details discussed on a call.
AI Robotics SPV #7
Quantum Computing Pre-IPO
Newchip Warrant Portfolio
- 10-year exercise window — warrants severable from customer agreements
- Each warrant: right to invest up to $250K initial + $500K follow-on
- Portfolio spans 30+ industries, 128 additional warrants beyond 81 primary
Exit Pathways
- Direct Investment (Co-Invest): Exercise warrants alongside syndicate LPs
- Reverse SPAC / Roll-Up: Bundle warrant-backed equity into a public vehicle
- Contingency Engagement: Warrant enforcement on a success-fee basis
- Paid Engagement: Fee-based legal & capital strategy for startups
- Collaboration first — litigation is a last resort
Accelerator Warrant Enforcement Platform
- 5,000+ warrants from Newchip alone — other accelerators present similar opportunities
- Court-validated framework (April 2024) sets legal precedent
- Flywheel: acquire warrants → enforce → co-invest or roll up → reinvest in next portfolio
- Accelerators with warrant portfolios can partner as co-sponsors rather than adversaries
- Each cycle compounds the fund’s warrant holdings and deal flow
Venezuelan Power Infrastructure Fund
- US Treasury lifting sanctions (OFAC General Licenses 48-50A)
- International arbitration now permitted
- World's largest confirmed crude oil reserves
- Chevron, Repsol, Eni among companies evaluating opportunities
Upcoming
Events & Dinners
Intimate, invite-only gatherings for qualified investors and deal sponsors.
NYC Investor Dinner
12 seats — mixed theme (tech + special situations)
2 sponsor slots available
NJ Special Situations Dinner
10 seats — litigation focus
1 sponsor slot available
"Our dinners bring together serious investors and founders for real conversations."
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LP Application
Only 5 questions, ~2 minutes. For accredited and qualified investors. No commitment required.
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Research
Insights
Industry analysis and market intelligence from AdValorem Research.
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AdValorem Syndicate — Investor Call. 30 minutes with Val Kleyman.