The Global Investor

James Evenson Manila, 27 August 2024 Last week’s Global Investor addressed how we identify and assess investment prospects in global markets. Our investment mandate is to find asymmetrical opportunities, often in places where others are not looking. If you missed the...

 James Evenson Auckland, 13 August 2024 You may be wondering why the Global Investor has been missing in your inbox for the past several weeks. We took a break from writing after our April Meet Up in Auckland. We are back, focused and ready to educate and explore.As a...

Auckland, 9 February 2024 Welcome 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....

Auckland, 22 December 2023 Welcome 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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..