Alternative investments technology services market is still considered young and is far from homogeneous. This diversity drives much of the technology needs and thus there are very few players that can meet the needs of the entire market. New service providers keep coming onto the market (targeting specific specialized segment) thus making the choices even more complex. On top of that, investors are now demanding more rigorous due diligence on both front and back office operations, greater access to senior management, and more detailed and frequent data reports before committing to funds.
In response, alternative investment firms must be agileready to reassess and potentially revamp their established business practices, operations, and functions.
Alternative Investments Technology is tailored for investment professionals, managers, and technologists who are navigating the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the alternative investment sector. The book explores how technology is used to enhance management and investment processes. As technology becomes a critical factor in maintaining competitive advantage and operational efficiency, understanding its application and impact is essential for anyone involved in the alternative investment sector.
This book aims to bridge the gap between technology and alternative investment management, providing readers with insights into leveraging technology for better decision-making, enhanced efficiency, and improved investor outcomes. While the technology integration in alternative investments is still evolving, learning more about it and keeping up with these changes is a must. This book is an indispensable guide through the technological maze of alternative investment management, because it explains the needed skills and knowledge to succeed in this dynamic environment.
This book offers a practical roadmap for planning, designing, and executing a program of business transformation using strategic technology solutions and serves as a resource for anyone in private equity/venture capital firms responsible for implementing changes or making key strategic decisions.
1. Overview of Alternative Investments
2. Alternative Investments:
Global Market
3. Technology Landscape in Alternative Investments
4.
Technology Dilemma 1: What to Automate?
5. Technology Dilemma 2: What
Services/Solutions to Choose?
6. Technology Dilemma 3: Where to Run the
Systems?
7. Technology Dilemma 4: Is Automation Worth the Cost?
8. Technology
Dilemma 5: How to Access the Systems?
9. Technology Dilemma 6: How to
Approach Technology Transformation?
10. Technology Trends Relevant to
Alternative Investments Management
Ankur Agarwal has worked in the technology sector for nearly 24 years and is currently the co-founder and chief technology officer at PE Front Office. Previously, Ankur was the Enterprise Architect with Actis, a private equity firm with a focus on emerging markets, where he was responsible for the technology arm of all the business systems of the firm. At Actis, Ankur played a key role in defining and owning business systems landscape and delivery including off- the- shelf and bespoke solutions from both technical and functional perspective.
Prior to this, Ankur was at Sapient Corporation (now Publicis Sapient), a consulting company providing business, marketing, and technology services to the clients, and worked as a lead program architect on several large engagements for clients in various business domains like insurance, travel, media, and telecom.
Ankur has employed his leadership skills and technology expertise to define, design, and implement many large and complex business solutions internationally, across many sectors and, for last 15 years, has been focused on alternative investments technology. During his career he has worked with organizations such as Lloyds of London, Hilton Hotels, General Motors, Avis, News International, Ares Asia, PAG, Edelweiss Alternatives, SIDBI, Sanari Capital, Chiratae Ventures, Samara Capital, 27four Investment Managers, SC Lowy, Silverdale Group, and RMB Ventures.
