Global Primary Fundraising
Capital raising solutions for alternative investments
A senior-level hands-on execution focusing on global institutional investors, including endowments, foundations, pension funds, consultants, funds-of-funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, institutional family offices and other asset managers.
5Capital partners with only a few funds at any one time in order to provide uncompromising commitment to the fundraises.
A typical fundraising advisory assignment consists of the following 6 steps:
01. Analysis
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Thorough due diligence of the fund through reviewing the investment strategy and track record and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the team
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Analyze the key terms and conditions pertaining to the offering
02. Guidance and Preparation
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Advise on the unique positioning of the strategy and the management team
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Assist in the preparation of core marketing materials such as the presentation, PPM, and DDQs
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Detailed preparation for presentations and the development of strong pitching points for the GPs to focus on during investor meetings.
03. Fund Marketing Strategy
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Develop a tactical fundraising campaign, keeping in mind both the short-term goals and long-term strategy
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Close existing LPs and engage with potential anchor and cornerstone investors
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Develop a broader marketing plan for managing the fundraising process taking into consideration:
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Market conditions
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Competitive landscape
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GP specific issues
04. Pre-Marketing
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Agree with the GP on the timeline for the roadshows
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Create a selective list of potential investors in each of the targeted geographies and segments
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Contact investors to introduce investment strategy
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Qualifying potential investors, schedule introductory meetings/calls for the purpose of presenting the team and their opportunity
05. Active Marketing
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Improve the fund offering based on the feedback received during the pre-marketing meetings
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Structure preferred terms for the first close investors
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Organize targeted meetings for the broader group of potential LPs
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Coordinate communication between the GP and prospective LPs and facilitate the initial due diligence process
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Systematic reporting to GP on a bi-weekly/monthly basis
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Reach first close
06. Follow-ups and Closing
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Attend site visits alongside our relationships
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Keep in contact with the investors, updating them with the latest developments in the fund
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Assist in the due diligence, negotiations and coordination of the process for the final close
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Provide various post-closing services to the GP
Top-Off Fundraises
5Capital is also able to partner with experienced GPs and other placement agents to help complete a successful fundraise.
A top-off fundraising assignment could include:
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Fundraising in a specific geography
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Targeting a specific class of institutional investors
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Capital introductions to a limited number of LPs