Finlight

Finlight is a platform provided by Finlight that aims to establish venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds with an EU-passported Feeder. It caters specifically to mid-sized VC and PE funds, offering automated feeders, streamlined investor relations, and a turnkey infrastructure. The target users of Finlight include venture capitalists, private equity managers, and EU-regulated GPs seeking to market their funds to European LPs.

Key Features

Automated Feeders: According to the vendor, Finlight automates the setup of the Feeder structure, enabling investor relations to be independent of geographical constraints. The platform provides centralized features for tracking capital calls, distributions, fees, NAVs, and performance.

GPs without borders: Finlight simplifies the complexities of foreign private markets funds by providing a structure that allows raising funds from any EU Member State while feeding back into the Master at home, as claimed by the vendor.

Community: Finlight has an active community of EU family offices interested in deploying capital into venture funds. Users can establish relationships, convey their worldview and strategies, and build long-lasting connections with influential families once the feeder is set up.

Automated Data Rooms: Finlight offers plug and play integration with portfolio data, automatically visualizing it to optimize for Family Office-friendliness. Users can expedite the creation of their investment thesis and track record, passively convincing LPs to engage.

Unlock your investor relations: Finlight's intuitive profile format allows users to showcase their team, track record, and pedigree. Key metrics such as IRR and TVPI are displayed to send the right signals to family offices. The integrated IR infrastructure manages the entire transaction chain from subscription to deployment.

The Lean Private Fund: Finlight handles the entire fund operations chain, from structuring to capital calls, reporting to distribution, allowing VC and PE funds to stay lean in challenging times and focus on backing the best companies.

Next Gen Fund Admin: Finlight combines investment management and accounting expertise to elevate fund operations to the next level. Users can gain full visibility of assets under management through visualizing their data rooms, complete with KYC and a first-class reporting experience.

Turnkey Infrastructure: Finlight assists VC and PE funds in achieving a level of operational sophistication that attracts LPs. The platform collaborates with top fund lawyers and combines fintech expertise to provide a seamless experience.

Simplified Fund Operations: According to the vendor, Finlight's EU-passported feeder automates LP management, reporting, and fund administration, reducing the need for manual processes and saving time and resources.

Enhanced Investor Relations: Having an EU-passported feeder signals operational sophistication to LPs, enhancing investor relations. Finlight's marketplace allows for both passive and active marketing, enabling the showcasing of track records and convictions in a user-friendly manner.