Due Diligence
How We Underwrite
We evaluate every strategy we back — with structure, depth, and discipline.
Our Due Diligence Framework
We follow a multi-stage diligence process designed to assess strategy quality, operational robustness, and long-term viability. Every manager we consider is evaluated across investment, business, and risk dimensions.
The Stages
From First Look to Decision
Strategy Fit & Edge
Is there a repeatable, well-defined alpha thesis? Do we understand the drivers of return?
Team & Governance
Who is making decisions, and how? Are incentives aligned and risks owned?
Infrastructure & Execution
Does the manager operate with institutional-grade controls, compliance, and transparency?
Risk
A deep dive into risk exposure, concentration, liquidity, and manager behaviour under stress.
Decision
Every allocation decision is documented, debated, and tied to our investment philosophy.
Operations
Infrastructure Matters
We go beyond returns. We assess a manager’s ability to support capital with robust infrastructure, clean reporting, and clear operational discipline. We look at:
- Fund structures and audit trails
- Legal entities and regulatory status
- Service providers and valuation policies
- Cybersecurity and data protection
- Disaster recovery and business continuity
Risk
We Ask: What Can Go Wrong?
Every underwriting includes a deep dive into risk exposure, concentration, liquidity, and manager behaviour under stress.
We favour strategies that acknowledge asymmetry and demonstrate a thoughtful approach to downside control.
Selection with Accountability
Our process is designed for clarity and conviction — not consensus.
Every allocation decision is documented, debated, and tied to our investment philosophy. We value intellectual honesty and prefer managers who are candid about both strength and limits.
Important Information
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