Our Story
A decade of trust, discretion, and exceptional wealth management for the world's most discerning investors.
From a Vision to a Legacy
nivora was founded in 2012 by a team of former Goldman Sachs partners and blockchain pioneers who recognized that the ultra-wealthy lacked a truly premium gateway to digital assets. Most exchanges treated everyone equally — but wealth, they believed, deserved a different standard of service.
What began as a private OTC desk for 12 families has grown into one of the most respected digital wealth platforms in the world, managing over $18.7 billion in assets for 4,200+ clients across 14 offices globally. We have remained steadfast in our commitment to discretion, security, and personalized service — values that defined us from day one.
Today, nivora is trusted by family offices, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals who demand more from their financial partnerships. We combine the sophistication of a traditional private bank with the innovation of the digital asset economy.
Key Milestones
nivora launches as a private OTC crypto desk serving 12 family offices. The first exchange to offer white-glove digital asset management.
Launched bank-grade cold storage with multi-signature wallets and $100M insurance, setting the industry standard for security.
Assets under management surpass $1 billion. Expanded to Zurich, Singapore, and Dubai. Introduced global tax advisory services.
Obtained licenses in 7 jurisdictions including FCA (UK), MAS (Singapore), and DFSA (Dubai). Insurance coverage expanded to $500M.
Launched proprietary yield engine, dynamically allocating across 30+ DeFi protocols. Client retention rate reaches 99.98%.
Expanded to 14 global offices serving 4,200+ clients. Launched estate planning and legacy services for digital assets.
Unveiled AI-powered portfolio insights, enhanced OTC network, and expanded institutional-grade staking and yield products.
Our Partnership
A team with decades of experience across traditional finance, blockchain technology, and regulatory affairs.
Alexander Rothschild
Former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. 25+ years in private wealth management. Pioneer in digital asset integration for family offices.
Clara Vandenberg
Ph.D. in Financial Economics from Cambridge. Previously led quantitative strategies at Bridgewater Associates.
Marcus Khalil
Co-founded two blockchain infrastructure companies. Former Principal Engineer at Chainlink Labs. 15+ years in distributed systems.
Elena Laurent
Former senior regulator at the FCA. Specializes in cross-jurisdictional compliance and institutional risk frameworks.
James P. Whitmore
20+ years as a private banker at UBS and Credit Suisse. Manages the firm's largest family office relationships.
Sarah Nakamura
Former CEO of Nomura's digital assets division. Leads expansion across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo offices.
What We Stand For
These core values guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.
Trust & Discretion
Our clients entrust us with their life's work. We treat every relationship with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.
Excellence Without Compromise
We hold ourselves to the highest standards — in security, service, and performance. Mediocrity is not in our vocabulary.
Global Perspective
Markets are interconnected. Our multinational team and global office network ensure we see the full picture.
Innovation with Prudence
We embrace technological advancement but never at the expense of security or stability. Every innovation is rigorously vetted.
14 Offices Worldwide
Serving clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Begin Your Partnership
Schedule a confidential consultation with our team to explore how nivora can serve your family's financial legacy.
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