Mandate Criteria
Our Philosophy
We admire specialist investors who know more about their niche than the competition and have a proven track record of profiting from their information advantages. Amongst others, we look for inefficiencies and dislocations which can be easily understood but where the barriers to entry are high for large or generalist investors.
What We Look For Includes:
A consistent strategy where the GP’s competitive edge can be clearly explained
Proven track record of outperformance
Comprehension of the GP’s info advantages and inefficiencies/ dislocations inherent in the strategy
Demonstrable value add to investee companies beyond the provision of capital
Robust pipeline of high-conviction investments
Absolute integrity and excellent references
Alignment - significant personal investment alongside LP capital
Willingness to develop a long-term partnership and devote resources to meet institutional requirements
Fundraising Process
Fund review including identification of target investor base
Due diligence including an assessment of references, initial documents, regulatory issues and registrations, investment structure, processes, service providers etc.
Contract / engagement letter
Materials preparation including outsourcing to dedicated project management professionals where applicable
Pre-marketing / formal launch - contact relevant LPs
Roadshow / LP meetings
Follow-up - regular feedback and punctual responses to LP info requests
First close
Repeat phases 6, 7, and 8 as required
Final close
“A man who chases two rabbits catches neither.”
-Chinese Proverb