Platypus Partners
We provide capital raising services for private equity and other alternative investment firms
Our primary expertise is connecting Limited Partner capital (principally European-domiciled) to General Partners based in North America, Europe, and Asia.
We are passionate about discovering investment opportunities within less efficient markets where the GP/manager brings proven value-add beyond the provision of capital.
The output of our diligence results in a strictly limited number of assignments and the provision of a highly personalized service.
The key to our success is simple - we are only as good as the people and firms we partner with.
Core Focus
- Lower middle market, specialist private equity funds
- Venture capital funds, typically where the founders have backgrounds at top-tier VC firms
- Innovative niche secondaries strategies
What we do
Trusted long-term partner
We seek to provide much more that an introduction service. Private equity is a long-term investment for all parties. Whilst we maintain the flexibility to consider highly targeted fundraises, our strong preference is to partner with firms who understand the value of a multi-fund relationship.
Understanding our investors’ needs
No two investors are the same - we devote considerable time to gathering market intelligence and understanding the unique needs and processes of each investor, we can demonstrate multiple high quality relationships with decision makers at top-tier firms.
Focus on outcomes and value
Our objective is to accelerate the decision making process through anticipating investor requirements and proactively addressing potential challenges in advance. We focus on outcomes and are committed to delivering outstanding value.
Our approach
- Providing independent, thoughtful and innovative advice
- Listening to and understanding in depth the goals of our General Partner clients
- Agreeing goals but not overpromising
- Assisting with the preparation of presentation materials to identify and articulate key differentiators
- Arranging introductions to pre-qualified investors
- Aligning our combined long-term partnerships and success
- Creating a customised, structured and time-efficient marketing strategy
- Guidance on the process and due diligence requests of each Limited Partner
- Communication - regular updates and objective feedback
- Ongoing encouragement & support