Communication is the key to trust and confidence
Transparent goals and operations at an emerging firm are necessary to attract capital and maintain relationships with investors. Our thorough and timely performance reporting allows us to maintain an open and transparent dialogue about the investments of our emerging managers. We are committed to exceeding your expectations.
Manager Introductions
Seed Investors
Ashton Global matches a network of institutional investors with emerging and diverse managers.
We provide consulting, due diligence, and monitoring on emerging manager programs for a variety of seed capital providers.
Our interests remain aligned with our seed capital providers and we always maintain an independent perspective.
Seeking the benefits of emerging and diverse managers
Our Capital Providers
Hedge Funds
Family Offices
Taft-Hartley Plans
State and Municipal Pension Plans
Fund of Funds
Global Banks
Financial Advisors
Manager Introductions
Introductions to new sources of alpha from niche and emerging investment managers
Portfolio Monitoring
Rigorous due diligence, background checks, and performance monitoring for emerging manager programs
Portfolio Construction
Providing access to leveraged exposure to emerging managers through the use of structured notes and/or swaps with our global banking partners
Ethics and Transparency
Why Ashton Global?
Primary focus on ethics and fiduciary responsibility
Investment team with experience in emerging, frontier, and private markets
Institutional manager due diligence experience gained at Cambridge Associates, the world's largest investment consulting firm
World-class legal team and service providers to ensure a fully transparent investment process
How we create value for emerging managers
Capital Introductions
Emerging Managers
Success in the hedge fund industry is driven by people. We provide emerging managers with an infrastructure of support, mentoring, and capital provided by sophisticated long-term investors that are committed to helping them grow.
Depending on the strategy, a manager can receive a preliminary term sheet within a month after contacting us. A seed capital transaction can typically be closed in less than 90 days after receiving an offer from one or more of our capital providers, assuming standard legal documentation and fund structures.
Proven Growth Strategies
Scaling Emerging Managers
Introductions to institutional investors
Factsheets and marketing brochures
Website design consulting
Media coverage through exposure on various channels
Digital marketing via email, call programs, social media, video and print
Speaking opportunities at conferences and events
Targeted outreach to existing financial advisors, family office clients, and fund of funds
Key Partnerships and Prudent Manager Selection
Our Investment Process
Having a unique edge and pipeline of interesting investment ideas is crucial for attracting certain investors. Developing and articulating a plan for growth is also essential for scaling emerging fund managers and retaining long-term investors.
