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At the LPGP CFO/COO in Chicago in October, we showed cap table management that runs in the same calculation engine as our waterfalls and carry. This post explains what was shown, and why we built it that way.
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Why Private Markets Need to Move Beyond Excel
Excel has long been the default for private markets calculations, but its hidden risks can cost millions. In this interview, qashqade CPO Gregor Kreuzer explains why we’re continuously rethinking the entire process of allocation calculations.
Why Spreadsheets Are a Security Risk
The growing complexity of private markets has outpaced what spreadsheets can handle, leaving firms exposed to significant security gaps and operational risks. SaaS platforms like qashqade offer a more secure, resilient, and scalable solution.
Behind the Waterfall: Sol Hernández
In this edition of "Behind the Waterfall", Senior Consultant Sol Hernández shares her journey from corporate accounting to qashqade, what makes the company special, and why private markets inspire her. She also reflects on exciting developments at qashqade that are shaping the future.
Security as a Mindset: How to Embed Resilience
Security isn’t a checklist. It’s a mindset. In this post, qashqade CTO Paul Foley explains how true resilience comes from embedding security across leadership, culture, and daily operations. qashqade transforms policy into practice, empowering teams to own security and safeguard business outcomes.
Inside Private Markets: What LPs are really looking for
Private equity and credit deals have never been simple. What looks similar on paper can result in very different net outcomes over time. As institutional capital keeps flowing into private markets, Limited Partners (LPs) are asking sharper questions and they’re not just about returns.
What Security by Design Really Means (and Why Most Firms Miss It)
Security by design isn’t a checklist, it’s a mindset. For SaaS companies handling sensitive investor data, building resilience starts long before code is written. Paul Foley, CTO at qashqade, shares why security must begin at the design stage and what most firms get wrong.
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