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.
Operational Resilience: The Hidden Differentiator in Private Markets
Resilience has become a necessity in private markets. This post looks at the risks of fragile operations and offers practical steps for building stronger, smarter processes.
Why Private Markets must prioritize Automation
Private markets are growing fast, but too many firms are still running mission-critical processes on spreadsheets built years ago. In this interview, qashqade CEO Oliver Freigang unpacks why automation, auditability, and resilience are no longer optional.
Strategic Partnership Spotlight: SwissPine Tech
One year into our partnership with SwissPine Tech, we sat down with their CEO Mario Feliciano and our CPO Gregor Kreuzer to reflect on how shared values, strong collaboration, and top-tier DevOps talent have helped accelerate qashqade’s product roadmap – and what’s next.
Beyond spreadsheets: Powering the future of fund operations
At LPGP Connect London, qashqade shared how we’re powering a smarter, more resilient future of fund operations for private markets. By replacing spreadsheets with automation, we help the industry unlock accuracy, transparency, and scalability.
Inside Private Markets with Sanjay Gupta
In our latest Inside Private Markets conversation, we sit down with Sanjay Gupta, CIO at Moonfare, to explore how private equity is evolving through democratization, digital platforms, and AI. Sanjay shares how Moonfare is broadening access for individual investors, responding to demand for evergreen funds and direct deals, and investing in user experience, education, and transparency.
Inside the evolving security mindset
In this interview, we sit down with our CTO, Paul Foley, to unpack how cybersecurity strategies are evolving in the face of AI-driven threats, tighter regulations like DORA, and growing complexity in private markets.
Unlocking value through automation
At the 2nd annual LPGP Connect CFO/COO Private Markets in Miami, we showcased how automation is redefining fund management operations. Despite well-known risks and costly industry mistakes, many firms still rely on Excel for critical calculations like waterfall and carry. It’s time for a smarter, safer way forward.
Inside Private Markets with Jordan Rothberg, IQ-EQ
Jordan Rothberg, Co-Head of Private Equity Fund Administration, U.S. for IQ-EQ shares his thoughts on fund administration challenges, key person risk, the difference dedicated technology is making, and some fund accounting career building tips.









