Private Equity service

Private Equity Support

Bespoke private equity solutions powered by fundamental research, data analysis, and ESG/technology-driven insights

Private Equity Support

Acuity Knowledge Partners isn't just a service provider; we're your strategic navigator in the ever-evolving world of private equity (PE) investments, with 20 years of expertise and a proven track record in the financial services sector. Our core values –expertise, innovation and unwavering commitment – fuel our mission: to empower PE firms with the knowledge and support they need to thrive.

A streamlined investment journey

From identifying high-potential deals to meticulous due diligence and ongoing portfolio monitoring, we're your reliable partner throughout the investment lifecycle. Our comprehensive solutions provide the insights and strategic guidance you need to make informed, profitable decisions.

Beyond investment: tailored middle- and back-office support

Acuity's expertise extends beyond just investment support. We offer specialised solutions for your middle- and back-office functions, including fundraising, investor relations and fund operations. We handle tasks such as level 1 responses, RFPs/RFIs/DDQs, presentations, factsheet generation, fund monitoring/valuation and investor reporting, freeing up your time to focus on what matters most: investment success.

Data-driven efficiency: powering your growth

In today's data-driven landscape, Acuity provides dedicated support for fund valuation, investor reporting and administration. We seamlessly integrate your data with your CRM system, enhancing your team's agility and responsiveness. This ensures that you have real-time insights and can effectively address client needs, boosting efficiency and satisfaction.

Private Equity (PE) - Support we Offer

Private Equity (PE) - Support we Offer

What we have delivered annually

100+

PE firms served

200+

live deals supported

200+

PE funds supported

500,000+

hours of support provided

Automation and workflow management platforms

Advanced Analytics Platform for Portfolio Monitoring

FolioSure enables General Partners (GP) and Limited Partners (LP) accurate tracking and comparison of the performance of portfolio companies.

Advanced Analytics Platform for Portfolio Monitoring

30-40% more cost-effective than other service providers

40-50% shorter turnaround time for portfolio monitoring and LP reporting

How we are different

Seamless data integration
Seamless data integration
Our data lake seamlessly combines your data with industry intelligence, enabling real-time analysis of complex datasets and reducing your market data expenses.
Reduced costs and fewer FTEs
Reduced costs and fewer FTEs
BEAT's automation tools streamline workflows, minimise manual tasks and enable faster project turnaround time, potentially reducing the number of FTEs required for the same output.
Improved collaboration and communication
Improved collaboration and communication
Stay connected with your Acuity team 24x7 through the BEATFlow mobile app, ensuring clear communication and timely insights.
Empowered teams
Empowered teams
Analyst-enablement tools automate standard tasks, freeing up your team to focus on higher-value activities and produce better, faster results.
Enhanced user experience
Enhanced user experience
BEAT's design philosophy prioritises ease of use and provides an intuitive experience for all users, regardless of technical expertise.

What we have done

Private Equity Investment for a US-based Global Private Equity Firm
What we are proud of

>8

years of partnership

>$48b

AUM supported

Support for Consulting and Corporate Firms
Coverage Expansion and Support for a Global PE Firm Headquartered in Switzerland
What we are proud of

4 years

of partnership

>$10m

in cost savings

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Meet our experts

Pratap Singh

Senior Director, Private Equity and Venture Capital Services

Pratap leads the Private Equity and Venture Capital practices at Acuity Knowledge Partners, responsible for managing and developing client relationships and overseeing multiple accounts. He has extensive experience in managing direct investments, primary fund investments, FoFs and complex secondary transactions. Over the last 14 years, he has been involved in more than 5,000 Private Markets deals.

Pratap Singh
Sumit Chhabra

Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate, Private Equity and Consulting/Venture Capital Services

Sumit heads the Consulting & Private Equity vertical at Acuity Knowledge Partners. He also oversees the China Delivery Centre. Sumit is responsible for strategy formulation and implementation, innovation and business development, in addition to providing oversight to delivery groups. He has more than 18 years’ experience across diverse lines of services, including private equity, consulting, market research, investment banking, and commercial banking. In his previous roles at Acuity Knowledge Partners, Sumit was instrumental in setting up the Investment Banking vertical and multiple other services. He also led the business turnaround of a subsidiary company as its COO. He is a chartered accountant and a national rank holder in the foundation level of ICAI.

Sumit Chhabra
Pedro Armstrong

Managing Director, Head of Business Development in North America

Pedro Armstrong is a Managing Director at Acuity Knowledge Partners and leads business development efforts in the Americas for the Corporate and Commercial Banking, Buy-side, and Sell-side segments. He is responsible for managing key client engagements and works in partnership with capital market firms to provide customized solutions across research and analytics support, origination and lending support, and marketing and compliance support. He has been with the organization for 12 years, serving in various roles across Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, and now the US. Prior to joining Acuity Knowledge Partners, he was a Central Bank Regulator at the Central Bank of Barbados. Pedro, who is a British Chevening Scholar, holds a Master’s degree (honors) in Banking and International Finance from Cass Business School, City University, London.

Pedro Armstrong
Chetan Majithia

Head, North America, Business Development for Private Markets, Investment Banking and Consulting; Co-Head - Commercial Banking and Corporates

Chetan has over 20 years of experience across the financial services sector’s markets, geographies and asset classes. At Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), he spearheads Business Development for multiple strategic business units (IB, Private Markets, Consulting, Corporates, and Banking). During his almost seven years journey at Acuity, Chetan has been responsible for partnering with clients in these segments to transform and build business efficiencies through tailor-made and proprietary solutions, enabling them to save millions of dollars.

Prior to Acuity, Chetan was on the Board of Directors at CRISIL US, an S&P company, and Director and Head of Financial Research, Business Development, Americas. In his 13+ years 'journey at CRISIL, Chetan managed multiple roles, including setting up and leading the Equities practice in Indian markets, wherein he successfully launched India’s first independent equity research service provider, and setting up and heading CRISIL’s first international offshore operations in Argentina. Prior to CRISIL, Chetan worked with ING Bank and Citibank in multiple roles. He has featured consistently in media including on CNBC-TV18 and Bloomberg, and his views on Indian stock markets are covered widely by all leading financial publications.

Chetan is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (the equivalent of a CPA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an MBA in Finance from NMIMS, India. He is also a Company Secretary (with a degree in Corporate Law) with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He passed CFA Level 2 examinations.

Chetan Majithia
Adrian Wright

Managing Director, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting Business Development

Adrian leads Business Development across Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting clients in EMEA and APAC. He has 20 years’ experience working in the financial services industry, having spent 13 years working in Equity Capital Markets for Rothschild and RBS, before moving to Acuity Knowledge Partners in 2013. He has a deep knowledge of financial markets, having originated and executed over USD50bn of ECM transactions across a wide range of sectors, products and geographies. He has extensive experience working with and advising the majority of Investment Banking coverage and product groups, and leading global Private Equity firms. Adrian holds a MA (Hons Oxon) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Adrian Wright
Marie Filotti

Head of Asia-Pacific Business Development

Marie Filotti heads APAC Business Development at Acuity Knowledge Partners and is based in Hong Kong. She joined the firm in 2018 after 13 years in Investment Banking and Capital Markets, mainly at Nomura (previously Lehman Brothers), and also worked on the corporate side, having run Investor Relations at a China-based ASX-listed gas company. She uses her experience in the industry to advise our clients on best practices in implementation of engagements across all sectors. Marie holds a BA from Yale University and a Masters in Finance from Sciences-Po Paris.

Marie Filotti
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