
You lead the strategy,
We master the operations.
White Glove Fund Services
ISTA Consulting, LLC provides and supports the full range of fund services for emerging Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) clients. This includes comprehensive administrative, operational, and compliance support tailored to the unique needs of newer and growing funds. From fund formation and capital calls to investor relations and regulatory reporting, ISTA Consulting streamlines critical back-office functions, allowing PE and VC firms to focus on their core investment strategies.
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Our Investor Services are tailored to ensure a seamless and transparent experience for your limited partners and investors. We streamline the entire investor lifecycle, from initial onboarding to ongoing reporting and communication. This includes Investor Onboarding and KYC/AML, where we handle the collection and verification of subscription documents, conduct rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in compliance with global regulations, and maintain investor static data and contact information. For Capital Activity Processing, we manage the processing of capital calls (drawdowns) and distributions, calculate investor pro-rata allocations, and generate and disseminate capital call and distribution notices. Our Investor Reporting encompasses the preparation and delivery of customized investor statements (e.g., capital accounts, performance summaries), management of investor communication portals for secure document access, and support for ad-hoc investor queries and reporting requests. Additionally, we provide FATCA/CRS Reporting assistance, which involves the collection and validation of tax-related investor information, along with the preparation and filing of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) reports.
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Description text goes hereOur Fund Administration services provide the backbone for efficient fund operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, financial reporting, and compliance with fund governing documents and industry best practices. Under General Ledger & Accounting, we maintain comprehensive general ledgers for investment funds and their associated entities, record all fund-level transactions including investments, expenses, and income, and perform reconciliation of cash, investments, and other balance sheet accounts. For Valuation & Portfolio Accounting, we handle the calculation of Net Asset Value (NAV) for open-ended funds, conduct portfolio position reconciliation and independent pricing verification, and support illiquid asset valuations, coordinating with third-party appraisers where necessary. Our Financial Reporting services involve the preparation of unaudited financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, statements of operations), coordination with external auditors for annual financial statement audits, and support for regulatory filings as required. Regarding Partnership Accounting, we provide detailed tracking of partner capital accounts, commitments, and contributions, calculate management fees and carried interest, and maintain waterfall models and distribution calculations. Finally, our Cash Management & Treasury Support includes monitoring fund bank accounts, managing cash flow, processing payments, and managing fund expenses.
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Beyond core investor services and fund administration, ISTA Consulting Services offers a range of additional support functions to complement your operational needs. This includes Regulatory Compliance Support, where we assist with various regulatory filings (e.g., Form PF, AIFMD reporting) and offer guidance on compliance best practices and evolving regulatory landscapes. We also provide Tax Services Coordination, involving liaison with external tax advisors for fund-level tax compliance and reporting (e.g., K-1 generation for partnerships). Our Board/GP Support encompasses the preparation of board meeting materials and resolutions, along with the maintenance of corporate records and legal documentation. For Data Management & Analytics, we focus on the development and implementation of robust data management frameworks, and provide custom reporting and analytical insights to support strategic decision-making. Lastly, our Technology Advisory offers consultation on fund administration technology solutions and system implementation, as well as operational process re-engineering for enhanced efficiency.
Areas of Service
Venture Capital
The dynamic and often rapid nature of venture capital investments, coupled with diverse portfolio company needs, presents unique operational challenges. We specialize in streamlining VC fund operations, from managing early-stage investments to navigating complex cap tables and supporting portfolio growth, ensuring your focus remains on innovation.
Private Equity
Private equity fund structures and agreements are only getting more complex over time. We can help cut through the complexity to ensure that your operations run smoothly, even if it means going the extra mile.
Hybrid funds
Hybrid fund structures blend various asset classes and investment strategies, leading to intricate operational demands that often span traditional boundaries. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly manage the unique accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements inherent in these multifaceted funds, providing clarity amidst complexity.
Real Estate
Managing real estate funds involves a distinct set of operational complexities, including property-level accounting, asset-specific valuations, and intricate waterfall structures. We provide specialized support tailored to the nuances of real estate investments, ensuring accurate financial management and robust reporting for your property portfolios.
Search Funds
Search funds, with their acquisition-focused, deal-by-deal operational lifecycles, require precise administrative and financial support through the entire process from capital raise to acquisition and eventual management. We offer nimble and dedicated solutions to manage the unique back-office needs of search funds, allowing principals to concentrate on identifying and operating their acquired businesses.
Special Purpose Vehicles
SPVs are designed for specific, often short-term, transactions, yet their administrative and compliance requirements can be surprisingly demanding. We provide precise and efficient operational support for SPVs, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, timely reporting, and adherence to their very specific mandates.