Fund Placement for
Private Equity & Real Assets
We help translate an investment strategy into a clear proposition for limited partners and manage a focused process from preparation to investor engagement and closing.
Established & emerging managers.
Develop your investor base.
For established managers, we help articulate the strategy’s evolution, prepare the fund proposition and identify relevant sources of new capital.
Make experience assessable.
For emerging managers, we focus on team experience, attributable track record, pipeline and the credibility of the proposed investment program.
Choose the scope
that fits your fundraise.
Work across the campaign or complement
your existing internal fundraising resources.
Full fundraising process
A coordinated campaign from preparation to successive closings, with responsibilities agreed across the manager, ENEA and advisers.
- Fund positioning and materials
- International investor mapping and engagement
- Diligence and commitment coordination
Targeted investor coverage
A defined investor segment or geography alongside an existing internal fundraising team or broader campaign.
- Selected regional or LP coverage
- Agreed relationship ownership and exclusions
- Consistent reporting and follow-up
Preparation & readiness
A focused advisory scope to prepare the investment case and organize the materials required for investor scrutiny.
- Investment narrative and fund economics
- Track record presentation and attribution
- DDQ and data room work plan
Scope, commercial terms, investor exclusions and responsibilities are agreed in the engagement. Each potential mandate is assessed individually.
From preparation
to commitments.
One coordinated process.
Clear responsibilities at each stage.
Assessment
Review the strategy, team, attributable track record, fund target and current fundraising status. Agree the scope, responsibilities and relevant investor audience.
Mandate scope • readiness review • fundraising objectives
WHAT WE REVIEWInvestment thesis, team biographies, track record and current LP pipeline.
Preparation
Refine the investment narrative, fund economics and supporting materials. Organize the track record, due diligence questionnaire and data room around the questions prospective LPs will ask.
Investor presentation • DDQ • data room work plan
WHAT WE REVIEWFund terms, investment examples, financial analysis and draft materials.
Investor Engagement
Prioritize investors by allocation fit, geography, expected ticket size and decision process. Coordinate meetings and roadshows, record feedback and agree follow-up actions.
Target LP universe • meeting plan • campaign reporting
WHAT WE REVIEWAgreed relationship ownership, investor exclusions and approved materials.
Due Diligence
Coordinate information requests and maintain consistency across the manager, prospective LPs and advisers. Track dependencies and the next steps in each investor’s decision process.
Diligence tracker • coordinated responses • next-step plan
WHAT WE REVIEWInvestment, operational and fund documentation from the manager and advisers.
Closing
Support commercial discussions, track outstanding requirements and coordinate with the parties responsible for legal documentation and commitments through successive closings.
Commitment tracking • closing workstream • investor handover
WHAT WE REVIEWInvestor decisions and documentation managed by the relevant legal advisers.
International relationships.
A targeted approach.
We draw on investor relationships across Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Coverage is built around the mandate, allocation priorities and the investor’s decision process.
Match the strategy with prospective LPs across European markets, considering allocation priorities, manager selection criteria and commitment size.
Develop a relevant approach to GCC-based institutional investors, family offices and strategic capital partners, aligned with their investment preferences and decision processes.
Assess the relevance of U.S. investor relationships for the mandate, its structure and its investment proposition, with the engagement scope agreed in advance.
What we review
before a mandate.
- 01
The strategy
Investment thesis, fund target, terms and portfolio construction.
- 02
The team & experience
Attributable track record, responsibilities and capacity to execute.
- 03
The fundraising plan
Existing LP relationships, current status, target markets and timetable.
Fund Placement Questions
What does a fund placement adviser do?
A fund placement adviser helps a manager prepare its fundraising proposition, identify prospective limited partners and manage investor engagement. The mandate can cover positioning, marketing materials, due diligence coordination and support through closing.
Can ENEA work alongside an internal fundraising team?
Yes. The mandate can focus on selected regions, investor groups or stages of the process. Relationship ownership, exclusions, campaign responsibilities and reporting are agreed at the outset.
Do you consider first-time funds?
We consider emerging managers with relevant investment experience and a clearly defined strategy. The assessment focuses on track record attribution, team cohesion, the pipeline and the proposed fund structure.
Which LPs are relevant to my strategy?
Investor selection depends on allocation appetite, fund size, expected commitment, geography, structure and decision process. Institutional investors, family offices and strategic capital partners are assessed for relevance to each mandate.
What should I share before an introductory discussion?
A short strategy overview, target fund size or capital requirement, team background, attributable track record, fundraising status and expected timetable. Detailed confidential materials can follow after the information-sharing approach is agreed.
How are scope and fees agreed?
The scope, responsibilities, investor coverage, exclusions and commercial terms are discussed after the initial assessment and documented in the engagement. They depend on the work required and the proposed capital process.
Does appointing an adviser guarantee a fundraise?
No. Investor commitments depend on the investment proposition, diligence, market conditions and each LP’s decision. The adviser supports the process; the final investment decision remains with the investor.
Plan Your Next Fundraise
Share your investment strategy, target fund size and current fundraising status. A senior member of our team will review the opportunity and discuss the scope of potential support.