In this edition of Inside Private Markets we speak with David Waldman, who offers a perspective that is grounded in operational reality. David shares his thoughts on AI adoption in private markets, addresses the data privacy question as well as context engineering and gives a bold prediction of how AI will have changed by 2030.
In this edition of Behind the Waterfall, we speak with Oliver Freigang, Co-Founder and CEO of qashqade. Eight years after being told by the industry that automating carry calculations was impossible, Oliver reflects on what drove him to prove it wrong and what still keeps him restless.
In this edition of Inside Private Markets we speak with Bart van Dijk, Managing Director, Head of Europe at the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), the global body representing the world’s leading institutional investors in private markets. Bart shares his perspective on LP–GP alignment, technology transformation, and what truly defines a great partnership in private equity.
In private markets, a miscalculation isn’t an abstract risk, it’s one that erodes LP trust and takes years to repair. In this piece, qashqade CEO Oliver Freigang explains why keeping data and logic in strictly separate layers is not a technical preference, but the architectural principle that determines whether a calculation system can ever truly be trusted.
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.
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.
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.
In this edition of Behind the Waterfall, Roksana Klapkowska reflects on her journey from a UK pension fund to qashqade, sharing insights on transparency, governance, and how technology can help asset owners navigate private markets more efficiently.
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.
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.
