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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• 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

Funds can be established and distributed across the EU using passporting frameworks, supported by AIFM platforms in key jurisdictions such as Luxembourg, France, Ireland and the Netherlands – see below for more detail on each. Managers may choose to operate an in‑house AIFM, setting up and running their own within the organisation, or alternatively engage a third‑party AIFM, where an independent firm like IQ‑EQ provides services and assumes responsibility for regulatory compliance and operational functions.

National Private Placement Regimes (NPPR)

Guernsey and Jersey provide the ability to market non-EU funds into specific European jurisdictions through NPPR, offering a more targeted route where full AIFMD passporting may not be required.

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.

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.