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  Fundraising for PE and VC: A Strategic Playbook for Success     Fundraising is a significant component of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, which actually goes into investing in promising start-ups, scale-ups, or established businesses. The process is the most competitive, in that it requires a combination of strategic foresight, strong relationships with investors as well as great execution. This article will discuss issues related to capital raising for PE and VC firms, important steps, market dynamics, and trends. The Fundraising Process: A Step-by-Step Approach The art of fundraising is mastered by taking a structured and strategic approach wherein every step is designed to attract the right investors, align goals, and secure commitments in an effective manner. The Fundraising Process: A Step-by-Step Approach Defining the Fund’s Investment Thesis Any successful fundraising effort is backed by a clear and concise compelling investment thesis. The PE...

  Commercial Lending Outsourcing: A Strategic Solution for Financial Institutions       The evolution of technology is changing the way commercial loans are made. This, in turn, raises the expectations on the part of financial institutions to ensure the rational, expandable, and legally compliant implementation of lending activity. More and more, banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions are turning towards commercial lending outsourcing as a means of improving their lending operations, cutting down expenses, and simplifying processes. The Need for Commercial Lending Outsourcing Commercial lending is intricate and involves a lot of resources and effort such as in-depth underwriting, evaluation of  risks , understanding and abiding by the regulations in place, and finally, managing the client. Due to the increasing regulatory demands competition, and fluctuating interest rates, many institutions come to realize that keeping the services within the in...

  The Role of an Investors Database in Modern Capital Raising In the modern environment where many investors are looking to make their different portfolios competitive, new databases have changed the way in which private equity (PE) and venture capital (and even asset management) firms fundraise. Rather than simply a means of collecting contact information, they have evolved in scope and function, offering targeted fundraising, deal-making, and investor relations capabilities. With the increase in competition, the expansion of capital markets, and because of big data, database is invaluable as an assistance to raising capital. The Structure and Utility of an Investors Database The database of investors is a tactical tool which provides information on the particulars of the investors, their likes and dislikes, enabling the fund managers to tailor their marketing and reach out initiative and create the best investment prospects. The Structure and Utility of an Investors Database Inve...

  Fund Accounting: Key to Managing Complex Investment Portfolios       Fund accounting is the expertise that handles investment transactions in  investment banking , private equity (PE), and venture capital (VC. With the growing complexity of the financial industries, high-level, sophisticated solutions have never been more in demand. Funds need accounting to guarantee transparency; track money; and manage performance, making it an important cornerstone of success in this kind of business. Excavation of Complexity: Investment Banking Financial Transactions Various financial operations will find their space within the sphere of investment banking, such as capital raising and also mergers, as well as the management of multi-layered investment portfolios. In most cases, sophisticated systems are needed to manage complex financial structures, private equity funds, hedge funds, and SPVs. Fund Accounting Trends and Innovations in Investment Banking Tracking Multi-Asse...