Overview

• Epstein invested $40 million in Valar Ventures during 2015–2016; the stake has since appreciated by 325% to about $170 million.
• The Valar stake now accounts for the largest portion of an estate valued at approximately $200 million.
• An IRS refund of $111.6 million last fall raised the estate’s assets to $131 million by March.
• The investment is bound by venture fund restrictions, preventing liquidation until the final federal class-action lawsuit is resolved.
• Roughly 200 victims have accepted settlements between $500,000 and $2 million and signed releases barring future claims; Valar executives say eventual distributions could help them recover.