The Global Investor
News, Insights and deep dive research for savvy and adventurous investors.
You Don’t Want to Miss It…
Auckland, 9 February 2024Welcome to the latest issue of the Obris Global Investor Newsletter. The first Obris event I attended was nine years ago. It was in Auckland, New Zealand. I was already an accomplished entrepreneur and investor - mostly in frontier markets. My...
Wrangling the Pre-IPO Unicorn
Auckland, 22 December 2023Welcome to the latest issue of the Obris Global Investor Newsletter. It is no secret that the Obris team combs the planet for unique investment opportunities that will produce outsized returns. Some of the best opportunities that we have...
From the Straights of Malacca to the Auckland Harbour
Auckland, 10 November 2023Welcome to the latest issue of the Obris Global Investor Newsletter. Obris events for 2023 are a wrap. We have had a great year! We began in Türkiye and finished in Malaysia. For those who missed our time in Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown, a...
Investing in Malaysia
Malaysia - 25 July 2023Bespoke investing is a pillar of Obris. To date Obris members have invested in 70+ deals over the past decade. We have had some phenomenal exits from this portfolio.Our investments span from start-ups to private equity deals in established...
Your Plan B: Malaysia
Malaysia - 18 July 2023Many of us love where we live - It is safe, secure and peaceful. It is what we want home to be. It is where we thrive.Others aspire to live elsewhere - to work or retire to a country that is more suited to our desired lifestyle and/or cost of...
Register for the Malaysia Meet Up
Malaysia - 12 July 2023Early Bird Registration is now open for the Malaysia Meet Up. Click on the link above to secure your seat at the table. A new Obris member recently asked me why do Marvin and I host Obris events. My answer came quickly, as events are always...
Join Us in Malaysia
Malaysia - 1 July 2023We frequently explore locales for future Obris Meet Ups. I assure you that between our ever-growing list and requests made by members, we have many exciting and educational adventures ahead. The Short ListMalaysia has been on our short list for a...
Save the Date for the Malaysia Meet Up
Kuala Lumpur & Penang - 21 June 2023We look forward to welcoming you to the next Obris Meet Up. Stay tuned for details in the coming days. Or, check out the event page now..
From Istanbul to Penang
Auckland, New Zealand - 19 June 2023James Evenson, Partner @ Crown Private & Crown CapitalWe have some catching up to do. The last time Marvin or I wrote to you, we were headed to Istanbul to join a great group of Obris members and guests. We then traveled to...
The War on Crypto
Auckland, New Zealand - 29 March 2023Marvin Yee, Partner @ Crown Private & Crown CapitalA war is underway and it is not the one you think. In this issue of the Global Investor, Marvin offers insight and analysis on the sudden failure of three significant U.S....