Due Diligence Archives - Kingsbury & Partners - Private Market & Private Office Consultancy

Not All Returns Are Made Equal: Risk-Adjusted Returns & Private Markets

When it comes to private market investments, the allure of high returns can be hard to ignore. Private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private credit often promise outsized gains...

Insights, Private Markets

Lessons in Due Diligence: The Role of Governance in Private Credit

A robust governance framework not only safeguards the lender's interests but also enhances the borrower's credibility, paving the way for a successful partnership. Here’s why governance matters and what to...

Insights, Private Markets

Lessons in Due Diligence: The Case for Transparency in Private Credit

Borrowers who embrace transparency do more than secure capital; they set themselves apart in a competitive market. Investors value trust and openness, and companies that consistently demonstrate these qualities build...

Insights, Private Markets

What are Private Credit Secondaries?

Private credit secondaries represent a dynamic and growing segment of the private markets. They provide an opportunity for investors to unlock liquidity, diversify portfolios, and achieve attractive returns in a...

Insights, Private Markets

A Firm Hand, Clearer Guidance – Caravel Partners and Kingsbury & Partners

When thinking about investment risk in the context of Africa, most people envision the challenges of bringing money into the continent: weak currencies, illiquid markets, political instability, and underdeveloped legal...

Insights, Private Markets, Private Office

What are Risk-Adjusted Returns?

In the world of investing, it’s easy to focus on the headline figures—those impressive returns that promise significant profits. However, not all returns are created equal. To truly understand how...

Insights, Private Markets, Private Office

Due Diligence & Private Credit Investments

Due diligence on financial instruments is a specialised and time-intensive skill requiring expertise in asset classes, regulations, and market conditions. It serves as a vital safeguard, ensuring decisions are based...

Private Markets

Loan Notes, Uncovered – Marketing vs Security

Many people have been invested into loan notes, commercial papers, promissory notes in the “loan note boom” since 2019. They can be a relatively easy, simple and cheap way for...

Insights, Private Markets