Perspectives

Private equity finance and operations considerations

Priorities for new and growing private equity firms

The alternative investments industry is soaring, with assets under management expected to reach $20 trillion by 2025.1 The rapid growth in private equity (PE) attracts and rewards new PE fund managers. Taking advantage of opportunities requires leaders to delve into areas that may be new to them—specifically finance and operations (F&O).

Taking inventory of private equity finance and operational requirements

From our experience advising new and early-stage private equity funds and firms, we’ve found that leaders often underestimate the time and effort required to initiate the F&O processes of their new business. They may also be less familiar with finance and private equity compliance leading practices. Underinvestment in these critical functions can create significant risk to the success of the firm.

Ten considerations for early-stage private equity managers

10 finance and operations leading practices for early-stage private equity firms

We’ve assembled a list of 10 finance and operations requirements that early-stage PE firm leaders should consider in their journeys. These F&O leading practices are by no means an all-inclusive road map or checklist of everything firms would need to consider. Fast-moving, impactful changes—such as diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainability; digital assets; and talent considerations, for example—are PE hot topics that could each generate a thought piece on its own. However, the following areas are the 10 we think should be top of mind during the ramp-up phase for early-stage PE firms.

 

Deloitte can help your new and growing PE firm

Deloitte has been advising emerging private equity fund management firms since this sector was first established. Our Private Equity Practice has audit, M&A, and tax relationships with the majority of publicly traded private equity firms and has worked with many of these firms since their inception through IPO. Contact us today.

Jason Menghi
Audit & Assurance Partner, National Audit Private Equity Leader
Deloitte & Touche LLP
jmenghi@deloitte.com

 

 

Frank Fumai
Audit & Assurance Partner and Vice Chairman, Private Equity Practice
Deloitte & Touche LLP
ffumai@deloitte.com

 

Katie Spinello Apuzzo
Senior Manager, Client Relationship Executive, Private Equity Practice
Deloitte Services LP
kapuzzo@deloitte.com

 

 

1 Prequin Ltd., Preqin special report: Service providers in alternative assets, Q4 2021.

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