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Today we’re announcing $1 billion in new funds to back the bold founders shaping the next era of finance and technology. I’ve been following the flow of assets my entire career and have never seen a more dynamic time. Financial infrastructure is being rebuilt from the ground up, new assets and markets are emerging, and an agentic economy is developing as AI agents begin to transact on behalf of humans. These areas, among others, are what will define the coming years as we deploy these new funds. We’re excited for what’s ahead, and wrote about our thesis in the post below.

Namaste, India! 🙏🇮🇳 We are proud to announce the launch of Quintes India. A new chapter starts today, and we want you to be a part of it. Let’s build the future together.

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