Our founders have spent over 30 years navigating public and private capital markets. As the investment landscape evolved, Bob and Scott recognized the increasing importance of alternative investments in a well-balanced portfolio. Their vision and commitment to providing access to proprietary opportunities have made Acuity Partners a trusted resource for investors. With decades of combined expertise, Acuity Partners brings the insight and experience needed to help you capitalize on unique investment opportunities.
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Our Team
Bob Spiegel
Co-Founder, CEO
Bob is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Acuity Partners. He began his career as a financial advisor at Drexel Burnham Lambert. He spent the first half of his career managing stock portfolios for high networth individuals and wealthy families. He then went on to found and run several firms focused on private equity and venture capital. He and his team were responsible for all aspects of the company building process including deal flow, due diligence, financing, board level advising, business development, recruiting, M/A activities and systems implementation. Over the past 15 years Bob and his team have continued to focus on the private capital markets. He and his partners have actively participated in over 100 deals with total assets raised of over $1B. Over his 30 year career Bob has built an invaluable network of industry participants from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Bob is a graduate of Syracuse University and proud father of 3 grown children. He currently resides in New York City, where he is involved in UJA and other philanthropic endeavors, including Harlem Lacrosse. He is a patron of Syracuse University Athletics. Bob is an avid skier, biker, and lacrosse player.
Scott Kurland
Co-Founder, President
Scott is a seasoned Wall Street professional with over 25 years of experience in portfolio management, complex private market transactions, capital raising, venture capital, and real estate. As Co-founder and President of Acuity Partners, he successfully leads investments across private capital markets, as well as oversees investor relations and forging strategic partnerships. Before co-founding Acuity in 2017, Scott served as Head of Business Development and Investor Relations for a Private Family Office. From 1990 to 2013, he held senior wealth advisory roles at prominent firms, including Oppenheimer & Co., Merrill Lynch, Raymond James, and Sands Brothers. A devoted family man, Scott resides in Westchester County, NY, with his wife of 25 years and has three grown children scattered across the country. His personal passions for mountain biking, skiing, and golf reflect his adventurous spirit, while his involvement in charitable organizations underscores his dedication to giving back to the community.
Message From Our Founders
As we reflect on the past ten years, we are reminded of the vision that inspired us to launch Acuity Partners. From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to deliver “best-in-class” investment opportunities to our clients.
“Best-in-class” is not just a slogan for us — it’s a commitment to excellence that defines everything we do. By leveraging our deep expertise and expansive network in the alternative investment space, we are able to provide our clients with access to opportunities not commonly available to most investors.
As co-founders, we are profoundly grateful for the trust and confidence our clients have placed in us. We remain unwavering in our commitment to delivering unmatched value and opportunity.
With warm regards,
Scott and Bob
Co-Founders of Acuity Partners
Benefits of Alternative Investments
1. Portfolio diversification: Alternative investments often have low or negative correlation with traditional assets like stocks and bonds, making them valuable for portfolio diversification. By including alternatives, investors can reduce risk and minimize the impact of market volatility, leading to more stable returns.
2. Higher Rates of Return: Many alternative investments, such as venture capital and private equity, offer higher return potential compared to traditional assets. When properly integrated into a portfolio, these investments can generate substantial growth without adding excessive risk.
3. Inflation Protection: Certain alternatives, like real estate, perform well during inflationary periods, often rising in value as prices increase. Including such assets in a portfolio can help protect capital’s purchasing power when inflation erodes the value of cash and traditional investments.
4. Access to Unique Markets: Alternative investments offer exposure to markets and strategies not available through traditional channels, such as venture backed start-ups, growth capital for emerging technologies, distressed assets, and private secondary markets. This provides opportunities for high-growth or undervalued sectors, offering the potential for outsized returns.
Our Values
What We Do
Alternative investments, or “alternatives,” encompass diverse asset classes beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Institutional investors have long utilized alternatives to diversify their portfolios, achieving outsized gains while minimizing risk.
After years of investing in the full spectrum of alternatives, we uncovered unexpected synergies between real estate, venture capital, and pre-IPOs. Combining these seemingly disparate asset classes can give our clients enhanced risk-adjusted returns and hedge against stock market volatility.
At Acuity, we take a holistic approach to portfolio management. By leveraging our founders’ 30 years of experience across various market cycles, we can craft tailored strategies and allocate capital effectively.
We take pride in educating investors interested in alternatives and prioritize building strong, personal relationships with a select group of clients—people we truly enjoy working with and learning from.
Our mission is clear: to deliver exceptional value through access, expertise, and carefully curated opportunities in the alternative investment space.