Fund Launch Outsourced COO
Launch your fund in 3 months with Expert Project Management
What is an Outsourced COO for Fund Managers?
An outsourced Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides emerging fund managers with strategic operational leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. At Fundsure, our outsourced COO services include:
Fund launch project management from concept to first close
Service provider selection and negotiation (administrator, custodian, depositary, legal, auditor, prime broker)
Regulatory hosting platform coordination
Operational infrastructure setup
Investor due diligence preparation
Ongoing governance and compliance support
Why Emerging Managers Choose Outsourced COO Services
Cost-Effective Launch: Save 75% compared to hiring a full-time COO
Faster Time to Market: Our average fund launch is 3-4 months
Regulatory Expertise: Navigate FCA AIFM applications with confidence
Investor Confidence: Institutional-grade operational setup from day one
Our Fund Launch Process
Phase 1: Structure & Strategy (Weeks 1-4)
- Fund structure selection (UCITS, AIF, hedge fund, private equity, real estate, credit)
- Jurisdiction analysis (UK, Luxembourg, Ireland, Cayman)
- Service provider RFP process - Regulatory permissions mapping
Phase 2: Implementation (Weeks 5-10)
- FCA Part 4A application management
- Service provider onboarding and contract negotiation
- Compliance infrastructure buildout
- Policies and procedures documentation
- Operational manual creation
Phase 3: Pre-Launch (Weeks 11-12)
- Systems integration and testing
- First close preparation
- Investor operational due diligence support
- Board and governance setup
- Fund administrator coordination
Phase 4: Ongoing Support
- Fractional compliance officer services
- Regulatory reporting (Annex IV, MDP, RegData)
- Annual AML reviews and control plan updates
- Service provider relationship management
Fund Types We Support
Hedge Funds: Long/short equity, macro, multi-strategy, quantitative
Private Equity Funds: Buyout, growth equity, venture capital
Real Estate Funds: Commercial, residential, development, REITs
Credit Funds: Direct lending, distressed debt, mezzanine
UCITS Funds: Retail and institutional
Alternative Credit: Trade finance, asset-backed lending
Service Provider Selection Expertise
We maintain relationships with leading service providers across all fund jurisdictions (examples below):
Fund Administrators: Apex, Waystone, Carne, Ocorian
Custodians and Depositaries: Northern Trust, State Street, HSBC, BNY Mellon
Legal Counsel: Decherts, Haynes Boone, Simmons and Simmons, Eversheds
Auditors: Grant Thornton, EY, BDO, Blick Rotherberg
Prime Brokers: Marex, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan
Regulatory Hosting: RQC, Vittoria, IQ-EQ, Ocorian
Pricing & Packages
Contact us for pricing and packages
Why Choose Fundsure as
Your Outsourced COO?
35+ years combined experience in fund operations and compliance
82% client retention on retainer arrangements
90% referral-based business from satisfied clients
APCC membership and regulatory standing
Fixed-fee pricing for predictable budgeting
Former COO leadership: About us
Next Steps
Book a free consultation to discuss your fund launch timeline and requirements.
