Your partner in private equity fund administration
The dynamic landscape of private equity, characterised by evolving regulations and investment trends, demands agile and efficient private equity fund services.
Ocorian's private equity fund solutions team is well-equipped to meet this challenge. With over 30 years of experience serving PE firms, we understand the importance of detailed reporting and proactive management that aligns with the fast-paced, results-oriented nature of private equity.
Our expertise lies in streamlining operations, reducing the operational burden on your internal teams, and allowing you to focus on growing your portfolio and delivering returns to your investors.
We have extensive expertise in supporting a wide variety of private equity structures and strategies in over 14 global locations across Europe, Asia and the Americas helping you to manage assets across multiple jurisdictions efficiently.
Ocorian offers a comprehensive range of fund services, from fund formation and structuring to administration, accounting, and compliance. By partnering with us, you can enhance your operational efficiency, mitigate risks, deliver operational excellence across your fund’s back office.
To learn more about our private equity fund administration services, contact our team today.
Our private equity fund services team can help you
We can assist with establishing fund and special purpose vehicles, advise on the most appropriate jurisdiction and liaise with regulators, so that your private equity fund is launched in the most effective and seamless manner.
We provide a full suite of private equity fund administration services, including cash management and treasury services throughout the fund lifecycle.
We understand how important it is for your investors to have a pro-active, streamlined experience. Our investor services team enable this by providing all necessary onboarding, including anti-money laundering and know-your-customer checks.
We prepare and provide investor reports and statements through our technology platform, eFront, and ensure that distributions are made on time.
Our accounting teams not only provide day-to-day fund accounting for PE funds but are able to make all the necessary calculations of net asset value for your funds. In addition, they can prepare fund reporting and financial statements in accordance with the appropriate accounting standards.
Our AIFM teams offer a fully AIFMD compliant infrastructure in Ireland and Luxembourg, providing a quick, cost-effective and compliant way to realise your fund projects, including for cross-border distribution.
We are licensed to provide depositary services to both listed (UK) and private alternative investment funds (AIFs) in regulated jurisdictions including Luxembourg, Ireland, and the UK. We act in the interest of the investor to safekeep the assets of the AIF, whilst our depositary solutions run seamlessly alongside your fund administration requirements to remove the necessity for multiple providers.
Our company secretaries provide assistance to the board of an entity with organising AGMs, convening board meetings, producing board packs, recording decisions, assisting directors on corporate governance matters, maintaining the statutory registers and books and records of the company, making statutory filings where required.
Our experienced fund directors fulfil all manner of board fiduciary roles.
We supply:
- Corporate directors
- Natural directors
- Fund non-executive directors (NEDs)
- Corporate trustees
- SPV trustees
- Corporate managers
- SPV managers
Why Ocorian?
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Extensive expertise in private equity portfolios
Our experienced private equity team supports a diverse range of PE strategies, including primary, secondary, buyout, and intellectual property investments. We understand the complex nature of your business and tailor our services to provide you with more streamlined operations and granularity around your business for better decision making.
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A dedicated private equity fund solutions team
Our team are experts in managing PE structures to support your operations, including LP/GP, corporate, carry vehicles, co-investment, holdCos/bidCo/topCo, financing vehicles, and listed vehicles. Our team is adept at handling the complex challenges faced by private equity firms, freeing up your team to focus on higher-value activities like deal analysis and investor relations.
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PE solutions supported by technology
We leverage a highly customised version of eFront, a market-leading fund administration platform optimised for private equity firms. This powerful technology is designed to handle complex, high-volume data management tasks efficiently. By processing and reporting data quickly and accurately, we can provide faster strategic insights and analytics that are crucial for timely decision-making and strategic planning.
Private equity fund administration FAQS
Private equity fund administration is the process of managing the back-office functions of a private equity fund. This includes a wide range of activities, such as:
- Accounting: Tracking financial transactions, preparing financial statements, and managing cash flow.
- Investor reporting: Providing regular reports to investors on the fund's performance, investments, and financial status.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Tax: Managing tax filings and compliance.
- Capital calls and distributions: Handling the process of raising capital from investors and distributing proceeds from investments.
- Valuation: Assessing the value of the fund's assets.
- Custody: Safeguarding the fund's assets.
By outsourcing these functions to a third-party fund administrator like Ocorian, private equity firms can focus on capital raising and investor focused activities, such as deal sourcing, and portfolio management.
This can lead to improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced investor relations.
Outsourcing private equity fund administration to a third-party provider like Ocorian can offer advantages for general partners (GPs). Key benefits include:
- Regulatory compliance:
- Expert guidance: Third-party administrators possess deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
- Risk mitigation: Outsourcing helps mitigate the risk of non-compliance, which can lead to significant penalties and reputational damage.
- Operational efficiency:
- Specialised expertise: Outsourced providers have dedicated teams with specialised knowledge and experience in fund administration, leading to streamlined processes and reduced operational costs.
- Scalability: Outsourcing allows firms to scale their operations efficiently, accommodating growth without significant additional overhead.
- Technology leverage: Third-party administrators often utilise advanced technology solutions to automate tasks, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Enhanced focus on strategic objectives:
- Strategic focus: By delegating administrative tasks, firms can allocate resources to core activities such as deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management.
- Improved decision-making: Outsourcing frees up internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives and value-added activities.
- Cost reduction:
- Economies of scale: Third-party administrators can achieve economies of scale by servicing multiple clients, leading to lower costs per client.
- Reduced overhead: Outsourcing eliminates the need for significant investments in infrastructure, technology, and personnel.
- Risk Management:
- Experienced professionals: Outsourced providers have robust risk management frameworks in place, helping to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Business continuity: Third-party administrators often have robust business continuity plans to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
By strategically outsourcing private equity fund administration, firms can gain a competitive edge, improve operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ultimately deliver superior returns to their investors.
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