Private Markets Insights
Perspectives on private markets technology, operations and innovation.
In this edition of Behind the Waterfall, we speak with Paul Foley, CTO of qashqade. Paul talks about what that unusually global, cross-sector path teaches you about building mission-critical systems, and why he doesn't see innovation, stability and security as competing objectives.
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Fixing the Infrastructure in Private Markets
qashqade partnered with Private Equity Wire for a webinar bringing together voices from across the ecosystem to discuss the LP/GP relationship and its contractual foundations, the volume problem created by retail and feeder structures, the future of investor experience, and the genuine role of AI in fund operations.
Claude on AI for Waterfall Calculations
Can AI handle waterfall calculations at a regulated fund manager? We put the question directly to Claude (playing the role of a $20bn PE fund CFO) and recorded the conversation. The answers cover accuracy, audit trails, LP governance risk, and ODD readiness. A candid, on-the-record view of where AI genuinely helps and where it falls short.
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.
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.
Behind the Waterfall: Tom Sebastian
In this edition of Behind the Waterfall, Tom Sebastian reflects on his journey from early platform development to shaping qashqade’s modern architecture. He discusses the evolution of the technology stack, the unique challenges of building for private markets, and why solving complex, high-impact problems with a collaborative team keeps him motivated.
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.
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