A 27-Year-Old Is Taking On Big Banks to Lure Mega-Rich Families
Jasper Lau has gained backing from almost two-dozen of the world's super-rich since co-founding venture firm 8090 Partners.
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At first glance, 27-year-old Jasper Lau’s investment firm is just like any other trying to strike it rich in the world of startups. It typically invests $10 million to $15 million a deal, and has had its share of successes and setbacks in this year’s market tumult.
Yet behind the scenes, Lau is building a roster of backers — often young — from almost two dozen global billionaire families, allowing him to look past rising rates and widespread inflation as he maps out the ambitions of his 8090 Partners.