About Platypus Partners

  • Independent placement agent

    Targeted advice and distribution

  • Deep investor networks

    Especially family offices and other 'early movers'

  • Experienced founders

    Combining significant buy-side and sell-side experience

  • A proven track record

    Of fundraising execution, including for first-time funds

  • UK & European presence

    Offices in London and Stockholm

 
 
 
 
 

Platypus Partners provides capital raising services for private equity and other alternative investment firms

Our primary expertise is connecting Limited Partner capital (principally European-domiciled) to General Partners based in North America, Europe and Asia.

We are passionate about discovering investment opportunities within less efficient markets where the GP / manager brings proven value-add beyond the provision of capital.

The output of our diligence results in a strictly limited number of assignments and the provision of a highly personalised service.

The key to our success is simple - we are only as good as the people and firms we partner with.

 

Core Focus

 

  • Lower mid-market, specialist private equity funds

  • Innovative / niche secondaries strategies

  • Venture capital funds, typically where the founders have backgrounds at top-tier VC firms

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What We Do

Trusted long-term partner

We seek to provide much more that an introduction service. Private equity is a long-term investment for all parties. Whilst we maintain the flexibility to consider highly targeted fundraises, our strong preference is to partner with firms who understand the value of a multi-fund relationship.

Understanding our investors’ needs

No two investors are the same - we devote considerable time to gathering market intelligence and understanding the unique needs and processes of each investor, we can demonstrate multiple high quality relationships with decision makers at top-tier firms.

Focus on outcomes and value

Our objective is to accelerate the decision making process through anticipating investor requirements and proactively addressing potential challenges in advance. We focus on outcomes and are committed to delivering outstanding value.

 
 
 
 

Our Approach

 

Providing independent, thoughtful and innovative advice

Listening to and understanding in depth the goals of our General Partner clients

Agreeing goals but not overpromising

Assisting with the preparation of presentation materials to identify and articulate key differentiators

 
 

Arranging introductions to pre-qualified investors

Aligning our combined long-term partnerships and success

Creating a customised, structured and time-efficient marketing strategy

Guidance on the process and due diligence requests of each Limited Partner

 
 
 

Communication - regular updates and objective feedback

Ongoing encouragement & support

 
 
 
 
 
 

Case Studies

 
 
 
 

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