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Alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) services

Raise and manage funds in Europe with an AIFM model you can rely on

Managing funds in Europe means navigating the requirements of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) as well as multiple jurisdictions and complex coordination between managers, AIFMs and service providers. Done poorly, it leads to delays, duplicated work and increased regulatory risk.

IQ-EQ provides the AIFM infrastructure, governance and operational support you need to raise capital and operate in Europe with confidence. We help you establish the right structure to accelerate market entry and maintain control as your fund grows.

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$857bn

assets under administration

800+

funds under administration

Supporting 13 of the top 15 private equity firms

  • AIFM oversight and governance
    Acting as your AIFM or ManCo, including regulatory oversight, governance frameworks and board reporting aligned with AIFMD (and AIFMD 2) requirements
  • Risk management and valuation oversight
    Independent risk assessment, monitoring and valuation oversight to support regulatory compliance and investor transparency
  • Fund administration and reporting
    Delivering NAV calculation, fund accounting, investor reporting and regulatory reporting to ensure accurate, consistent data across all stakeholders
  • AML/KYC and investor onboarding
    Streamlining investor onboarding and ongoing monitoring through managed AML/KYC services, supported by technology-enabled workflows
  • Depositary and depositary-lite services
    Acting as an independent depositary for UK and EU AIFs, with depositary-lite solutions for non-EU structures operating under NPPR
  • Distribution and marketing support
    Supporting EU passporting and pre-marketing activities to enable compliant fund distribution across jurisdictions

Routes to market for European fundraising

EU AIFM and passporting
Establish and distribute funds across the EU using passporting frameworks, supported by AIFM platforms in key jurisdictions including Luxembourg, France, Ireland and the Netherlands.

National Private Placement Regimes (NPPR)
Market non-EU funds into specific European jurisdictions through NPPR, offering a more targeted route where full AIFMD passporting may not be required.

Jersey and Guernsey structures
Utilise established offshore domiciles with access to NPPR, providing a flexible and cost-effective alternative depending on your investor footprint.

Why IQ-EQ

We work as an extension of your team, providing coordinated AIFM oversight, administration and reporting to simplify operations and maintain consistent compliance across your fund structures.

Fully authorised AIFM platform. Delivering governance, risk, valuation and regulatory oversight aligned with AIFMD requirements

European infrastructure across key jurisdictions. Supporting fund structures in Luxembourg, France, Ireland, the Netherlands and the UK

Integrated delivery model. Bringing AIFM, administration and depositary services together to reduce duplication and improve consistency

Flexible AIFM structures. Supporting third-party, hosted or standalone AIFM models based on your strategy

Private markets expertise. Experience across private equity, debt, real assets and other complex strategies

Take a structured approach to raising capital in Europe

With IQ-EQ on your team, you can enter the European market with a structure and operating model that supports compliant fundraising from day one and continues to hold up as your fund grows.

Speak to an expert about how we can support your AIFM setup and European fundraising strategy.

IQ-EQ has excelled in their role as fund administrators with strong focus on timely responsiveness and client orientation. Gaja Capital
Working with IQ-EQ has been seamless – you and your team understand our business, advise us appropriately, and handle your side of our collective partnership so that we can focus on making good investment decisions. Evan Gibson SVP, Merchants Capital

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