Sponsored by Acadian Capital Group
Acadian Capital Group distinguishes itself through its institutional approach to private market management, a methodology rooted in precision, scalability and strategic foresight. This approach is instrumental across all core divisions, enabling value creation for investors, family office clients and portfolio companies.
Acadian Capital Group combines technological sophistication, analytical rigor, and operational expertise into its due diligence process. Based on the McKinsey Way, there are five main phases: Framing, Design, Gather, Interpret and Present.
Thomas Trahan, director of Private Market Research, explains, “In Framing and Design, we build the foundation of our diligence efforts, including proprietary work-plans and diligence templates. In Gather and Interpret, we identify the facts and conduct our analysis of the opportunity. And finally, in Present, we construct a framework that provides well documented support of our findings and recommendations.”
Focusing on venture and private equity, ACG identifies opportunities in seed, Series A and mid-market companies, targeting prospects in overlooked geographies and markets.
This diligence method informs the decision making for the Acadian Venture Fund, the Private Equity Division and the Private Market Management Team. With a comprehensive view of the operations of a company, ACG deploys capital into businesses and takes on a meaningful leadership and operational role.
The Private Market Management Team operates each portfolio company with an eye to scalability, emphasizing systems and processes that deliver sustainable growth, focusing on multiple expansion, sales growth and operational efficiency. This not only enhances profitability, but also positions these companies for successful exits. By prioritizing operational excellence, ACG turns businesses into assets that are not just viable but valuable.
Miranda Himel, director of Family Office Management, says all divisions benefit from the company’s approach to private markets. “In a field where many firms rely on limited services or narrow scopes of engagement, our institutional approach to private markets is comprehensive and sophisticated. Insights gained through due diligence are integrated into M&A strategies and the capital deployment for our family office clients, ensuring opportunities are properly vetted and risks are identified.”
ACG’s focus on private markets is one of the pillars of its success, enabling the firm to uncover unique opportunities and create lasting value. Visit acadiancap.com to learn more.
