Wealth management platform Sidekick has added Alessandra Farnum as Alternatives Product Lead. In her new role, Farnum will focus on launching and expanding products and services within the platform’s alternative asset class offering, which aims to include private equity, private credit, venture capital and real estate.
Farnum joins Sidekick from her role as Partner at London-based fintech VC fund Mouro Capital, having previously worked at Samsung Ventures.
Sidekick launched its actively managed flagship equity product in January. Following Farnum’s appointment, the platform aims to expand this suite of products to include access to alternative investments later this year, according to a press release.