Caroline Fink
Head of Marketing
Caroline writes about the ongoing transformation of private markets, focusing on automation, allocation processes, operational resilience, and the increasing need to move beyond spreadsheet-driven workflows. Her perspective is shaped by continuous dialogue with institutional investors, fund managers, and industry experts, allowing her to reflect both the challenges firms face today and the direction the industry is heading.
As Head of Marketing at qashqade, she combines a deep understanding of private markets with a strong focus on how technology can improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Her writing often draws on real conversations and emerging trends, contributing to the broader discussion around digitisation in the industry and sharing practical insights on how firms can scale operations more effectively.
As Head of Marketing at qashqade, she combines a deep understanding of private markets with a strong focus on how technology can improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Her writing often draws on real conversations and emerging trends, contributing to the broader discussion around digitisation in the industry and sharing practical insights on how firms can scale operations more effectively.
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Behind the Waterfall: Caroline Fink
In this edition of Behind the Waterfall, we speak with Caroline Fink, Head of Marketing at qashqade, about her journey from investment conferences and investor relations into private markets technology. Drawing on her client-side experience at a fund of funds manager, Caroline reflects on her journey to technology-driven allocation management.
qashqade 25.1.0
qashqade continues to expand its capabilities for managing complex private market structures at scale. This release introduces advanced share-based waterfall calculation options, dedicated capital allocation management, enhanced performance and security improvements across the platform.
Inside Private Markets: Simplifying Fund Operations
In this edition we speak with ASK about what makes Norway’s private markets distinct. From the role of trust and administrative discipline to the challenge of building an effective fund tech stack, the conversation explores how rule-based, cloud-enabled solutions are shaping the future of fund operations in Norway.
Scaling carry modelling
IQ-EQ is a global fund administrator with deep technical accounting expertise, supporting private market managers globally. As client demand grew and fund structures became more complex, the team sought to enhance and scale their carry modelling service for fund manager clients across the EMEA region.
What Allocation Errors Are Really Costing Private Market Firms
Allocation and fee calculation errors in private market funds can quietly compound into material financial and compliance risk. SEC cases highlight the visible consequences and a broader operational challenge.
A Year in Perspective: Industry, Technology, and What Comes Next
A candid year-end conversation with our CEO Oliver Freigang and CPO Gregor Kreuzer on 2025, the evolution of our platform, and how technology (including AI) will drive greater efficiency and growth in 2026.
Strategic partnership spotlight Entrilia
qashqade and Entrilia’s ongoing partnership continues to bridge the gap between fund accounting and carry modeling, delivering seamless, data-driven workflows that enhance accuracy and transparency. In this Partner Spotlight, leaders from both teams share how their collaboration is shaping the future of private markets operations.
qashqade 25.0.0 release
qashqade 25.0.0 marks a major leap forward in transparency, performance, and user experience. For the first time, the full lifecycle of cashflows can be managed in one place, connecting every capital flow. With new features like Vehicle Types, Partner Representations, and an enhanced Portal, complex structures are simplified and transparency is delivered end to end.
The New Era of Private Markets Allocation Calculations
We sat down with Oliver Freigang, CEO & Founder, and Gregor Kreuzer, CPO & Co-founder, to discuss why this release is a true game-changer, how it empowers both decision-makers and operations teams, and what it means for the future of private markets.
Setting a New Standard for Private Markets Allocation Management
qashqade has announced the launch of its latest release, version 25.0.0. This milestone introduces a redesigned engine and enhanced user experience that transform how firms access, manage, and calculate allocations across increasingly complex structures.
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