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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.

— The nivora Partnership

Key Milestones

2012
Founded in London

nivora launches as a private OTC crypto desk serving 12 family offices. The first exchange to offer white-glove digital asset management.

2015
Institutional Custody Launch

Launched bank-grade cold storage with multi-signature wallets and $100M insurance, setting the industry standard for security.

2017
$1B AUM Milestone

Assets under management surpass $1 billion. Expanded to Zurich, Singapore, and Dubai. Introduced global tax advisory services.

2019
Regulatory Expansion

Obtained licenses in 7 jurisdictions including FCA (UK), MAS (Singapore), and DFSA (Dubai). Insurance coverage expanded to $500M.

2021
Yield Optimization Engine

Launched proprietary yield engine, dynamically allocating across 30+ DeFi protocols. Client retention rate reaches 99.98%.

2024
$18.7B AUM & Global Reach

Expanded to 14 global offices serving 4,200+ clients. Launched estate planning and legacy services for digital assets.

2026
Next-Generation Platform

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.

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Alexander Rothschild

Chairman & CEO

Former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. 25+ years in private wealth management. Pioneer in digital asset integration for family offices.

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Clara Vandenberg

Chief Investment Officer

Ph.D. in Financial Economics from Cambridge. Previously led quantitative strategies at Bridgewater Associates.

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Marcus Khalil

Chief Technology Officer

Co-founded two blockchain infrastructure companies. Former Principal Engineer at Chainlink Labs. 15+ years in distributed systems.

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Elena Laurent

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Former senior regulator at the FCA. Specializes in cross-jurisdictional compliance and institutional risk frameworks.

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James P. Whitmore

Head of Private Client Services

20+ years as a private banker at UBS and Credit Suisse. Manages the firm's largest family office relationships.

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Sarah Nakamura

Head of APAC Operations

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.

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Trust & Discretion

Our clients entrust us with their life's work. We treat every relationship with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.

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Excellence Without Compromise

We hold ourselves to the highest standards — in security, service, and performance. Mediocrity is not in our vocabulary.

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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.

London
United Kingdom
Zurich
Switzerland
Geneva
Switzerland
New York
United States
Singapore
Singapore
Dubai
UAE
Hong Kong
China
Tokyo
Japan
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Sydney
Australia
Toronto
Canada
Frankfurt
Germany
Mumbai
India
São Paulo
Brazil

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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