Insights for emerging fund managers
Practical guides and analysis on fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and operational best practices.
AIF category selection in India: the decision that shapes everything else
Category I, II, or III — the AIF category you pick determines your tax treatment, investment restrictions, investor base, and regulatory burden. Get it wrong and you cannot easily switch.
RAIF vs. regulated fund structures: choosing the right speed to market in Luxembourg
Luxembourg gives you three ways to structure an alternative fund. Only one of them lets you skip CSSF approval entirely — and that changes everything for a first-time manager.
The Variable Capital Company: Singapore's purpose-built fund vehicle
The VCC is now the default structure for new fund launches in Singapore. Here is what it does, what it costs, and why it beats the alternatives for most emerging managers.
UK limited partnerships: why they dominate fund structuring and how to set one up
The English or Scottish LP is the default structure for UK private capital funds. It has been for over a century. Here is what emerging managers need to know before forming one.
Delaware LP formation: why it is the default for US venture funds
Over 70% of US venture funds form in Delaware. Here is what that actually means for your fund structure, tax treatment, and ongoing obligations.
