This report showcases insights from the service provider winners at the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2020. The firms outline their thoughts on current and future industry trends and how their services can help support manager progress and development.
By A Paris – In what has been a tumultuous year for all sectors, private equity has had to adapt in the face of the investment and operational challenges thrown up by the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid the struggles, fund raising
UMB Fund Services: Best Fund Administrator – Technology – Private equity is well positioned to take advantage of the uncertainty in the marketplace, with technology forming a firm foundation for these efforts. In this context, PE managers are recognising the power
Jensen Partners: Best Recruitment Company for Executives & Best Recruitment Company for Investor Relations & Asset Raising – As private equity firms expand across geographies, strategies and sectors, there is a growing need for professionals with specialised skillsets and relationships and relationships
Options: Best Cloud Services Provider – The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted financial firm vulnerabilities, as changes in the way people work have led to an increased awareness of cybersecurity and a keen focus on the best tools to facilitate remote working. Private Equity
CohnReznick: Best Tax Adviser – The onset of the coronavirus pandemic postponed or brought a halt to most deals in the private equity pipeline, shifting the emphasis of most firms to the health and survival of their portfolio companies. However, as
Centaur Fund Services US: Best Fund Administrator (GP’s with assets <USD30bn) – As fund administration complexity and regulatory burdens grow, technology is playing an increasingly critical role in the fund administration process. General partners (GPs) can reap the benefits of third-party systems
Prosek Partners: Best PR & Communications Agency – The world is moving fast and the biggest challenge general partners (GPs) face is to remain “modern.” This means ensuring a myriad of elements are taken into account when looking to grow their
RFA: Best Technology Infrastructure Provider – Private equity is seeing considerable interest from institutional investors hunting for return. Although the pandemic has impacted valuations, it has also triggered the potential for opportunity creation and caused a shift in the type of
