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Backstop vs. Computershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)

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    Backstop

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ABackstop Solutions Group in Chicago provides cloud-based technology supporting hedge funds. These applications include tools for investment research and analytics, accounting, a financial services specific CRM, and investor relations and document sharing tools, as well as investment portfolio management and due diligence tracking.N/A

    Computershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AComputershare's GEMSᵖᵐ (formerly known as OPTRACK) is a stock option plan administration solution. It includes wizard-based data entry, which is designed for usability from a junior administrator to the Chief Financial Officer. GEMSᵖᵐ's financial reporting capabilities are comprehensive, including ASC-718 and IFRS-2 reporting compliance, drill-down auditing capabilities, and fair value models (Monte Carlo, Lattice, and Black Scholes). GEMSᵖᵐ is used for both public and private equity…N/A
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    BackstopComputershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)
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    BackstopComputershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    BackstopComputershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)
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    10.0
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
    BackstopComputershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)
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    Backstop Solutions Group
    Backstop makes planning and selecting the portfolio efficiently. There is a candid assistance in matters of resource utilization. Moreso, Backstop has a cost accounting notion, which makes the company control the expenses they make. Finally, Backstop has classical research procedures where analysis and decisions arrive after extensive assistance and evaluations.
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    Pros
    Backstop Solutions Group
    • Storage of notes from calls and meetings.
    • Tracking portfolio holding balances, transactions, and IRRs/MOICs.
    • Allowing flexibility for client-defined uses.
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    Cons
    Backstop Solutions Group
    • Poor communication procedures
    • Lack of specific OS support
    • No mobile version for Backstop
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    Support Rating
    Backstop Solutions Group
    Backstop support is fantastic. They always pick up the phone without a wait and are highly knowledgeable, I rarely need more than 5 minutes to fix an issue.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Backstop Solutions Group
    I have not used or evaluated any Backstop competitors. Freestone already used Backstop when I started.
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    Return on Investment
    Backstop Solutions Group
    • Business ends up profiting
    • The chances of investing in the wrong projects don't exist
    • The analytical assistance from Backstop increases more investment plans
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