Business Plan + Trade Operations+ Compliance+ Fund Structure

Hedge Fund Lab - Start-up and Advisory Services 

We frequently work with individuals towards launching a new hedge fund. We have assisted in a number of successful launches and know how to navigate the demands of day-one investors while working with the cadre of IT, Legal and Prime Brokerage resources necessary for a successful launch. We develop and advise on the execution of the business plan that leverages the inherent research and trading capabilities of the Founder. Every opportunity is different, and the circumstances naturally drive an iterative process in the establishment of the plan and its ultimate execution. Our services range from specific tasks to running the launch process and includes the following activities:  
- Determine fund and management company structure
- Establish trading and bank relationships
- Select administrator, auditor and tax advisor
- Back office organizational design and recruiting 
- Evaluate tax implications of the trading strategies, fund structure and required tax elections
- Establish marketing plan, drafting of due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) and other marketing materials
- Determine IT infrastructure needs and software selection
What we do?
- Establish management company and general partner accounting processes
- Design and establish of trading and fund compliance protocols and procedures
- Design of trade operations and accounting environment consistent with best practice, including valuation policies, expense allocations, trade flow documentation and support, control policies and procedures;
- Establish of HR policies, practices and compensation policies and procedures.