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NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Lionpoint Group, an award-winning global technology activation and operations consulting firm, is now part of Alpha FMC, plc, a UK listed company-AIM (AIM. AFM). The acquisition of Lionpoint by Alpha will help expand the geographic reach of the former, the scope of services to alternative investment managers, investors and advisers, as well as the client base to include multi-strategy clients who combine assets. traditional and alternative. By joining forces, the two companies will complement each other as alternative investment firms increasingly permeate retail investors and other traditional asset managers, radically reshaping client requirements.
“Lionpoint is a fantastic addition to Alpha and aligns closely with our strategy of developing our capabilities in the rapidly growing alternative investment space and our footprint in North America», Said the CEO of Alpha Global Euan Fraser. “He brings to the table a complementary first-rate customer base, cutting-edge technology solutions and partnerships with key vendors, as well as a strong global management team and culture that will double the business in four years. . We look forward to growing our business together. “
Under the terms of the acquisition, the co-founders Nick moore and Jonathan balkin will continue to lead the Lionpoint team comprising more than 120 operations and technology consultants, spread across five international offices in new York, Denver, London, Geneva, and Sydney. “We believe that Lionpoint’s expansion into new geographies could not have happened at a better time or with a better company,” said Moore. “As a leadership team, we are delighted to be part of a company whose core values align with those of Lionpoint and support a culture of innovation.”
Jonathan balkin added, “This partnership is in direct alignment with the changes we are seeing in the industry. Our capabilities grow to help alternative investment managers stay ahead of rapidly changing industry and uncover new opportunities by providing specialized strategy, operations and technology expertise. Together, Alpha and Lionpoint can deliver more comprehensive and innovative data and technology solutions as the market moves towards a multi-strategy approach to asset management. “
Lionpoint is a certified implementation partner of more than 20 specialized technologies in private markets and has been awarded From Europe Best Technology Consulting Firm Award for 2021 by Private Equity Wire.
Reed Smith LLP acted as legal counsel and Equiteq as investment banker to Lionpoint Holdings throughout the transaction.
About Alpha FMC (www.alphafmc.com)
Alpha FMC is one of the world’s leading providers of specialist advisory services to the asset management, wealth management and insurance industries. With more than 430 consultants in twelve offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America and Asia, Alpha has the largest dedicated team in the industry. Alpha has provided consulting services to over 400 clients, 85% of which. of the 20 largest global asset managers by AUM and a range of other buying companies.
About Lionpoint (www.lionpointgroup.com)
Lionpoint Group is a leading global consulting firm providing business transformation and technology activation solutions to the alternative investment market. Our consultants have expertise in the field of private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. Our core services include strategic consulting, operational model optimization, technology roadmap and solution selection, and systems integration to solve complex operational and technological challenges at the front, middle, and business levels. back office.
SOURCE Lionpoint Group
