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What We've Built
RealBlocks provides full front, middle, and back-office functionality for the world’s alternative investment managers. Our technology allows you to quickly grow your firm’s investor base in new and existing channels and geographies.
Our Mission
RealBlocks is committed to building the best alternative investment experience for investors and advisors worldwide through its revolutionary technology and platform.
Our Vision
At RealBlocks, we want to build a world in which all investors, regardless of wealth or geography, can access the best alternative investment opportunities with the click of a button.
History of the Firm
See more of our story.
RealBlocks was founded by Perrin Quarshie, who after completing his graduate research at MIT, set out to build a better alternative investment experience for wealth managers and investors.
In January 2019, the company announced a $3.7m seed round co-led by Science Inc and Morgan Creek Capital.
In November 2020, the firm announced a $7M Series A Financing Round led by Crosslink Capital.
The firm expands its operations overseas to help service its growing list of global clients.
In March 2022, LaSalle Investment Management Selects Technology Provider RealBlocks for $77B Global Business.
RealBlocks was founded by Perrin Quarshie and Naman Srivastava, who after completing their graduate research at MIT and Harvard, set out to build a better alternative investment experience for wealth managers and investors.
In January 2019, the company announced a $3.7m seed round co-led by Science Inc and Morgan Creek Capital.
In November 2020, the firm announced a $7M Series A Financing Round led by Crosslink Capital.
The firm expands its operations overseas to help service its growing list of global clients.
In March 2022,LaSalle Investment Management Selects Technology Provider RealBlocks for $77B Global Business.
Values That D.R.I.V.E. Our Success
Dynamism
We work in the fast paced world of fintech, and we always strive to constantly change and evolve. Our team members have to wear many hats and react on the fly, but where’s the fun in doing the same thing everyday? New challenges are bound to surface and our team is always ready to solve the next problem.
Respect
Being respectful is, first and foremost, the right thing to do. We treat everyone with respect, regardless of one’s background or identity; there’s no room for individuals who do not respect those around them. And a respectful workplace also empowers team members to speak up and help guide the direction of our organization!
Innovation
RealBlocks is disrupting an established and traditional industry: alternative investments. It’s our ability to think outside of the box that allows us to solve problems in unique and new ways. Often times individuals can be stymied by invisible walls that restrict their creativity; we want to embrace the freedom to think differently because that’s how true innovation is ignited.
Virtuosity
There are no shortcuts in our world of business. It’s imperative that we act in a moral and ethical manner because we’re dealing with incredibly important and sensitive matters. A client’s money and wellbeing is the foundation of our business and we will always act in the best interest of our clients.
Excellence
RealBlocks attracts incredibly bright and driven people that want to make an impact with their work. We all aim to uphold a standard of excellence because we see our work as a reflection of ourselves. This means always giving your best; the team members around you are all counting on you (but always willing to help)!
Check out our team
Perrin
Quarshie
FOUNDER & CEO
Perrin is the Founder & CEO of RealBlocks, an online platform that provides access and liquidity for alternative investments. RealBlocks democratizes access by lowering the required minimum investment amount, providing international access, and allowing for investor liquidity via secondary trading. Perrin began his career as a civil engineer at NAC International, where he focused on real estate development and finance of energy infrastructure projects.
Michael
Hanus
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER & HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION
Michael Hanus is the firm’s Head of Distribution and CIO. Mr. Hanus has more than 30 years of experience working with leading asset management organizations such as Wellington and Fidelity. He has also worked with some of the world’s largest asset management firms as a management consultant, leading teams on core issues of strategy, retail and institutional distribution and the use of digital tools within their distribution and investment management organizations.
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Ashish
Mittal
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Ashish Mittal is the Chief Technology Officer of RealBlocks. Mittal joined RealBlocks with more than 20 years of experience working as a fintech engineer and a leader in technology within the financial services industry. Most recently, he was at American Century Investments where he was responsible for investments management, operations and compliance technology.
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