Paperjam Club: Private capital sponsors are increasingly turning to Luxembourg to launch their funds. What are they typically looking for?

: Most entrepreneurs and private capital players are looking for three things: speed to market, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. They want to focus on sourcing deals, creating value and managing investor relationships. That’s where an integrated service provider like us comes in. We act as a strategic enabler, offering all core services--AIFM, fund administration and depositary--under one roof.

Let’s start with the AIFM function. Why is it so important for these clients?

The AIFM is the regulatory brain of the fund. It ensures that the structure is compliant with the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), handles risk management and portfolio oversight, and takes care of regulatory reporting obligations like Annex IV. For non-EU or first-time managers, we provide the substance and infrastructure required to access the European market without needing their own licence. This saves time, money and reduces regulatory burden.

In Luxembourg, AIFMs are able to operate with clarity thanks to the CSSF’s well-defined supervisory practice. 

This allows sponsors to focus on investment performance whilst trusting that the compliance and function are in expert hands.

How do you support scaling and long-term success for these clients?

We provide infrastructure that grows with them. Whether they’re launching a first-time SCSP or Raif with a handful of investors or expanding to multiple sub-funds under an umbrella, we offer the systems, governance and team to scale efficiently. Our platforms are built to accommodate complexity co-investments, feeder funds, SPVs without compromising on quality or compliance.

Luxembourg is an exceptional jurisdiction for building institutional grade fund platforms, but navigating it alone can be tough. Our role is to make it accessible. By combining AIFM oversight, robust administration and depositary protection, we provide the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re an emerging GP or an established sponsor, we’re here to help you launch, scale and deliver with confidence.