Auptimate Nova vs Decile Group vs Allocations: Which fund platform fits emerging managers in 2027?
Launching a fund without an established management company or internal back office requires more than forming a legal entity. The manager must also address regulatory oversight, investment governance, investor onboarding, banking, accounting, reporting and administration. Auptimate Nova, Decile Group and Allocations can each reduce that operational burden, but they are not interchangeable. Nova provides a […]
How to choose a fund administrator: 7 factors to consider
Choosing a fund administrator based only on a polished demonstration or the lowest quoted fee can create problems later. The provider must understand your fund structure, investor base, reporting requirements and operating model. A fund administrator may support investor onboarding, capital activity, accounting, reporting and audit preparation. However, appointing an administrator does not remove the […]
MAS rules for single family offices in Singapore
Singapore’s framework for single family offices changed materially in 2026. A qualifying single family office can operate without a capital markets services licence, but it must satisfy the conditions of the dedicated licensing exemption, notify the Monetary Authority of Singapore and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The licensing exemption must be considered separately from the fund […]
Auptimate vs AngelList vs Allocations: Which platform fits Asia-based investors in 2027?
Choosing an SPV platform involves more than comparing formation fees or launch timelines. Syndicate leads and fund managers also need to consider jurisdiction, investor eligibility, banking, compliance responsibilities, reporting and the support available throughout the vehicle’s life. Auptimate, AngelList and Allocations address these needs through different operating models. Auptimate focuses on cross-border SPV and fund […]
Best SPV Platforms in Asia Pacific (2027): Complete Comparison for Syndicate Leads & Fund Managers
Launching a special purpose vehicle involves more than registering an entity. A syndicate lead or fund manager may also need to coordinate legal documents, banking, investor onboarding, KYC and AML checks, subscriptions, accounting, reporting, distributions and eventual closure. An SPV platform brings some or all of these activities into one operating workflow. However, providers vary […]
Do SEA VCs really have a power law problem?
Fewer outsized exits have fuelled questions about the model. The real issue may be whether we’re judging the region too early. “SEA VCs don’t have power laws.” It is the kind of statement that gets a reaction in a room full of venture investors. But underneath the provocation sits a legitimate question. Venture capital is […]
Fund Administration provider for VCCs: What’s covered and how to get started
Preparing a fund and operating one are two different challenges.The first close is often where operational work begins to accelerate. Investor subscriptions need to be processed, capital calls coordinated, banking completed, and LP reporting delivered on an ongoing basis. As investor activity increases, those workflows become more difficult to manage through spreadsheets, email, and disconnected […]
Top 3 Challenges When Setting Up a Fund
Fund launches rarely stall because the GP lacks a thesis. They stall when the work around the first close lands all at once. Terms need settling, LP conversations deepen, service providers need direction, and the operating model needs to be in place before the first capital call. As more emerging managers bring debut funds to […]
SPV myths: the truth behind modern SPVs
Why most assumptions about SPVs no longer hold in today’s infrastructure Most SPV assumptions were formed in a different era. If you ask most investors about SPVs, the answers tend to sound similar. They are complex, slow to set up, expensive to run, and only relevant for large institutions. The reality is that most of […]
Best fund-in-a-box for emerging managers in UAE
A fund-in-a-box is an all-in-one platform that handles fund formation, licensing, compliance, and ongoing administration for emerging managers in a single integrated solution. Traditionally, launching an investment vehicle meant piecing together a complex puzzle of service providers. You would need a lawyer for a fund structuring service, another vendor for your AML KYC fund platform, […]