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Welcome to SVRN Signals

Decoding the future of private markets, and other global shifts

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July 14, 2025

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Future of Private Markets

The Decline of Dollar Dominance

The dollar no longer feels unassailable. Shifting geopolitical power, fragmented trade networks, and growing currency alternatives are steadily eroding its dominance. Even Goldman Sachs is asking the hard question: is the USD still the world’s ultimate safe haven?

At SVRN, we’ve observed that the most discerning capital doesn’t retreat— it repositions. Smart capital is moving globally into private markets built to outlast volatility and capture outsized upside. SVRN guides investors toward this shift, building tools and networks for those who value privacy, alignment, and the freedom to live and invest on their own terms.

Talent Over Tech: Human Capital Still Wins in the AI Era

The real AI race isn’t about models—it’s about the talent and teams building them. Zuckerberg and Altman are exhibit A: competing to secure the brightest minds, while Fortune 50 companies double down on recruitment to stay in the game. It’s a clear signal: in the next era of innovation, the human mind remains the most powerful driver of change.

At SVRN, we invest in bold minds and believe the human edge is irreplaceable. Our international network connects to exchange perspective, co-invest and elevate how we build what’s next.

The New Social Economy

The Power of Social Capital: The Mira Murati Case Study

Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, raised $2 billion for her AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, without a product, roadmap, or business plan. The company secured a $10 billion valuation based on her track record, credibility, and network alone. Investors even gave her strong founder control from day one. This moment captures a shift in private markets. Relationships, trust, and founder reputation now drive capital allocation at the earliest stages. Investors are backing people first, well before any product exists.

WhatsApp’s New Ad Plan Undermines Trust and Privacy

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce ads into user chats—a move that rewrites the app’s original promise of private, encrypted communication. Data protection may no longer be a defining feature of the product. This shift turns user attention into inventory, and conversation into commerce. The reality is: when privacy becomes negotiable, trust becomes disposable. At SVRN, we believe the next era of social platforms have a moral obligation to prioritize permission, transparency, and user-first design.

Upcoming Event: Friday, July 18

SVRN x Vatom x Stellenium
A private gathering for the minds shaping the future of frontier tech and digital freedom. Investors, technologists, athletes, and artists— aligned in their pursuit of sovereignty and intentional living. All guests must be approved, apply HERE to join.

​Our conversation will explore digital identity as a new asset class, ownership in the age of AI, and the future of intelligent trust systems, featuring:

Followed by signature cocktails and live DJ set by TESS.

For brands interested in collaboration, contact: [email protected]

This night was made possible by the collaboration and generosity of our partners: Vatom, Stellenium, Dew Point Capital, LACG, Cardinal Du Four, Chareau, Luna Nueva Tequila, Sunstone Winery, and Off Hours Bourbon.

Join the SVRN Ecosystem

SVRN is an ecosystem where capital moves at the speed of trust. We are a community-powered investment network built to ignite real relationships and mobilize capital through invite-only experiences and investor forums. Inside you’ll find: curated relationships, exclusive deals, and global access. Built for investors who play the long game.

Apply to join SVRN’s Inner Circle — a curated alliance of family offices, founders, athletes, and artists shaping the future of private markets.