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Last week on the 11:FS podcast, our UK General Manager, Tomás Herrmann, shared insights into our market expansion into the UK, joining host Laura Watkins to discuss how we’re set to transform private equity and VC operations 🚀 🇬🇧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬’𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊?  Fundraising has faced some challenging years, but the outlook is brightening as the private markets scene shows growing optimism for the year ahead—leaving us determined, with our expansion roadmap set to continue. Thank you for having us Fintech Insider News! 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform! 👉 Or, check the first link in comments

Our Latest Quarterly Newsletter is Out! This quarter, we highlighted a standout chart and must-read recommendation, the Apollo Global Management, Inc. Investor Day 2024 Report, which concluded with a key market trend: 👉 Public and private markets are converging, challenging traditional perceptions of “safe” versus “risky” investments. Both markets offer significant opportunities and risks, and private markets, which now represent 86% of US companies with revenues over $100 million, are just as viable and competitive as public markets in terms of risk profiles. 📊 Curious about the Apollo Investor Day Report? 📩 Want to subscribe to our newsletter? Links in comments! #MarketTrends #PrivateEquity #Newsletter

𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 80𝘴.. "Financial services face a significant data challenge. Despite data being the foundation of every decision, many institutions are burdened by outdated infrastructures, fragmented systems, and inconsistent practices. At the same time, the industry is being pushed to its limits by the rapid pace of regulation, AI advancements, and growing demands for personalization. In this investor POV, Principal Nicole Shimer and Elan Arnowitz explore: 📊 The data complexities confronting financial institutions 🔍 The transformative impact of AI on data management and decision-making 📈 How emerging companies are pioneering advancements in financial services 💬 Insights and advice from our conversations with industry leaders Discover how these innovations are reshaping the financial landscape: https://lnkd.in/eDDbT-iu" Thank you Insights Partners for the feature!

From Berlin to London: Our Journey Continues! Meet the team at our new London office in Fitzrovia, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested in one of our open positions. #buildonbunch #privatemarkets

Our Head of Data & Automation, Jakob Zacherl, joined Lisa Kleinman, Head of Product Design at Make, to share how bunch is transforming an industry stuck in the 80s through innovative no/low-code solutions. 2 key takeaways: → Low-code tools have matured and are enterprise-ready. → A pro-code tech stack enhanced with low-code tooling allows tech-savvy business employees (we call them #business-engineers) to build solutions for our operations teams. Thank you for having us! #waves24 #privatemarkets #buildonbunch

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊! – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝. bunch exists for one reason: to unlock technology for VCs and PEs, enabling the next leap forwards in private markets. In the past 12 months, we’ve made bold strides—𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Private markets are expanding rapidly, with global AUM increasing from $10 trillion to $24 trillion in the past decade, and appetite from retail investors standing at $150 trillion. Yet, fund operations remain burdened by outdated processes, paperwork, and limited transparency—stuck in the 1980s. bunch is here to change that. Our expansion into Europe’s largest AUM market marks a big step in our journey to 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬. Leading the charge is our very own Tomás Herrmann, former investor at Creandum and Hedosophia, joined by Cheyenne Lake, Head of Customer Success, Emma Shaw, our dedicated UK Account Manager, and Lucca Frare, Strategy Associate. Together, they’re building out the London team, with plans to add several more bunchies in the near future to strengthen client partnerships and drive growth. A big thank you to City of London Corporation and London & Partners for their support and endorsement as we establish our UK presence. A special shoutout to our investors—FinTech Collective, Cherry Ventures, Motive Ventures, and our many angel supporters—for being part of this journey. And, of course, to the bunch team whose dedication and hard work make it all possible. To everyone who joined us at our exclusive launch event: thank you for celebrating this milestone with us! If you missed it, stay tuned—more events are on the horizon. #buildonbunch #privatemarkets

Today, we’re excited to spotlight amberra! As a strategic corporate venturing studio within the Cooperative Financial Network, amberra invests in partners which build startups in four transformative sectors that extend beyond traditional banking: Housing, Health, Sustainability and Regional Economy. With the first closing of their first fund in August 2024, amberra is set to deploy capital into startups seeking to make meaningful impacts in these vital areas of modern life. We’re grateful for the trust placed in us by the amberra team who chose bunch to support their fund management needs. In search of a comprehensive, end-to-end fund administration solution, the amberra team is leveraging our platform’s full capabilities to operate a lean, efficient fund, allowing them to focus on their core mission—driving growth in their focus areas. Thank you, amberra, for choosing bunch as your partner in growth and impact. amberra is building on bunch—are you? #FundAdministration #BuildOnBunch

🧊 𝗦𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻! 🧊 Once again, Slush has brought together the most influential crowd in the global startup ecosystem, hosting the largest gathering of VCs on the planet. With 13,000 of the brightest minds, 5,500 founders and operators, and $4 trillion of AUM under one roof, this year was nothing short of incredible. With a warm welcome from Slush CEO Aino Bergius, Slush President Elin Dölker, followed by Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, this year’s event centered around the theme: Metamorphosis and shaping the future of tech. We are in an exciting era of rapid evolution in the venture space. With private markets poised for massive growth, the opportunities are endless, but challenges persist. Slush challenged us with a clear message: the decisions we make today will drive the next era of tech innovation. Here are some key takeaways from our favorite sessions: Fireside Chat: Maria Raga & Fredrik Cassel  (Partner and GP, Creandum) A remarkable deep-dive into Etsy’s $1.6bn acquisition of Depop, which returned Creandum’s fund with a remarkable 20+x return. 🔷 Timing is everything: Don’t reveal your cards to the board too early. Create leverage by not needing—or necessarily wanting—to sell. Optionality, including preparing for an IPO scenario, is key. 🔷 Companies should be bought, not sold: Focus on building an exceptional business, and the right exit options will naturally follow. 🔷 A strong board is invaluable: Invest in great advisors and lawyers. Their guidance is worth every penny. Off-the-Record Chat: Nik Storonsky (CEO, Revolut) & Martin Mignot (Partner, Index Ventures) An exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion, attended by our Co-Founder Enrico Ohnemüller, diving deeper into Revolut’s extraordinary success story. 🔷 Execution beats strategy every time: Focus on doing, not just planning. 🔷 Quantify everything: Measure performance across individuals, teams, and the company using data and predictive algorithms to make decisions. 🔷 Don’t rush market expansions—take the time to evaluate regulations and product-market fit. Keynote: Chris Malachowsky (Co-Founder, NVIDIA) 🔷 Bias toward action: Don’t wait to perfect ideas—get them out there. 🔷 Learn across disciplines: Building a successful team is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary effort. Keynote: Sophia Bendz (GP, Cherry Ventures) 🔷 Build genuine relationships: Create meaningful connections with founders, even within short timeframes. 🔷 Embrace curiosity: Success isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about knowing how to learn what you don’t know. Thank you, Helsinki. Thank you, Slush! See you next year! ✨ #Slush2024 #VentureCapital #PrivateMarkets #Innovation #FutureOfTech

🎉 Big welcome to the newest members of bunch: Allard Moerenhout, Adina Keliskyzy, Marco Joynt, Mariana Ortiz and Una Urošev!   We’re excited to have you on board as we continue to innovate and grow 🚀 Curious about what it’s like to work at bunch? Check out our open roles and join us on this exciting journey! #welcome #bunchies #hiring

At bunch, we’re on a mission to transform the private markets landscape, which has grown from an impressive $8 trillion and is set to reach $24 trillion by 2024. Our platform simplifies the investment process, making it easier for firms to navigate this complex world. 🚀 What we offer: • User-friendly portfolio management: Keep track of your investments effortlessly. • Streamlined operations: Say goodbye to outdated methods and hello to efficiency. • Transparent reporting: Gain clear insights into your investments. • Flexible solutions: Whether you need specific tools or a complete suite, we’ve got you covered. Backed by leading fintech investors, bunch is your modular or full-stack solution for the future of private market investments. 🍇 Ready to transform your investment firm? Build on bunch.