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Your best fund administrator could be the one you already have
Every year, many Private Capital firms reach out to us asking for help selecting a new fund administrator. The existing service model may not align to the firm’s needs, or relationship management issues may have resulted in a breakdown of communication, with no clear...
Why do you need a Platform Manager?
Whilst a well-designed software solution has the potential to drive improvements, there are a number of surrounding factors that must be actioned in parallel to ensure a positive outcome. Many firms assume that once an implementation project is complete, the...
Digital transformation takes more than just software
Technology is a great facilitator of change, but it is not the panacea for all operational challenges. Holland Mountain’s Head of Consulting, Jeremy Hocter, explains why.One of the more common assumptions we see Private Capital firms make is that with a new system in...
The challenges of fragmentation in private market operations
Barnaby Piggott discusses how to leverage digital solutions to tackle the rise in fragmentation in private market operations.Holland Mountain’s CEO, Barnaby Piggott, presented at Private Markets Investor Europe 2022 to share his insights into the challenges of...
Forming a data-driven deal sourcing approach for Private Capital firms
Holland Mountain’s Billy Dix takes a closer look at some of the opportunities for deal teams to leverage data and build competitive advantage.Deal sourcing in the Private Capital industry is rapidly shifting from a traditional relationship-driven approach to a...
Want to stay ahead of the ESG curve?
Holland Mountain’s Kimberly Ellis reflects on the increasing importance of ESG for investors following the recent conference hosted by Real Deals & the Drawdown.Attending an in-person conference in Jan 2022 feels like a huge step forward and bringing together 25+...
2022 – The Year of Digital?
Jeremy Hocter shares his thoughts on how Private Capital firms can leverage the Holland Mountain Digital Maturity Scale to map their digital transformation.Over the past 18-months, we’ve seen an increase in Private Capital firms hiring digital experts to focus on...
A year in review: The most common findings from Operational Reviews
Holland Mountain’s Jeremy Hocter reflects on the key findings and recommendations from Operational Reviews for Private Capital firms over the past year.Private Capital Operational Strategy experts, Holland Mountain, have completed Operational Reviews for over 40 of...
Supercharge reporting with an enterprise data platform
Information is valuable currency for Private Capital firms. It drives data-based decision making across every business function, from originating deals, to overseeing portfolios and reporting on returns. As fund managers continue to invest in best-of-breed digital...
Bringing ESG data to life: The true value of ESG
The topic of ESG has reached a crucial stage in the Private Equity industry. According to research by BDO LLP 64% of UK Private Equity firms now take ESG principles into account in their investments, with 49% having become signatories to the UNPRI, the world’s most...
Case Studies
Case Study: Operational Review – Fund Administration
The client: A global Real Estate and Infrastructure Fund Manager with $12bn AUM across both private and listed funds. With offices in London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul and Mexico City, the firm manages 200+ real estate and infrastructure projects across 30 countries....
Case Study: Carry and Co-Investment Dashboards
The client: A global Private Equity firm with multiple office locations, 130+ investments and €40bn in total funds raised. As one of the largest Private Equity firms in the UK, they had over fifty carry and co-investment plan participants. What value has ATLAS...
Case Study: Portfolio Monitoring System Re-Implementation
The client: A leading independent private equity fund manager investing in Central Europe. 35 professionals located across 3 European offices. £1.3bn in committed capital across three mid-market funds. What was the initial problem? The firm had begun a portfolio...
Case Study: IT Service Provider Selection
The client: A mid-market UK-based Private Equity firm with £2.6bn in capital raised since inception, managed across six funds. A team of about 30 employees, predominantly investing in Europe. What was the initial problem? Our client was experiencing inadequate service...