
Espen Robak
President
Pluris Valuation Advisors
Espen Robak is a valuation expert and President of Pluris Valuation Advisors, specializing in the valuation of restricted stock, warrants, convertibles and other illiquid securities of public and private companies. Based in New York and founded as an offshoot of SecondMarket in 2006, Pluris was formed to assist issuers and investors, and their auditors and tax advisors, with the valuation of private, restricted, or illiquid investments.
Topic
12:00PM - 12:45PM
November 13, 2026 November 13, 2025
How Investment Funds Evaluate Deals
- Hedge funds vs. family offices: Key differences
- Risk-return considerations: Liquidity, control provisions, and exit strategies
- What investors look for in PIPE deals beyond the discount
- Other desirable deal criteria