Capital Introduction Across All Asset Classes

Capital introduction services play a pivotal role in connecting alternative fund managers with qualified institutional investors whose mandates align with their investment strategies. At PilotShip Partners, we act as the essential conduit between high-caliber fund managers seeking capital and sophisticated allocators searching for compelling investment opportunities tailored to their specific objectives.

Our approach to capital introduction goes beyond generic marketing—we deliver targeted, relationship-driven fundraising support that prioritizes strategic alignment and timing. By facilitating meaningful introductions at the right moment, we empower both fund managers and allocators to navigate the fundraising landscape with greater efficiency, paving the way for successful capital allocations and long-term investment partnerships.

Capital introduction teams like PilotShip Partners focus on matchmaking for a transparent, flat fee. Traditional placement agents typically charge a percentage of the capital raise, and demand exclusive, multi-year agreements. They're more involved throughout the entire fundraising process—but all at a significantly higher cost.

In-house marketing gives you direct control over investor relationships, but it also means carrying the expense of full-time staff, regardless of your fundraising activity. That’s why many fund managers choose a hybrid approach: leveraging their internal team to nurture existing relationships while partnering with PilotShip to expand access to new investors. 

PilotShip Partners selectively works with exceptional alternative investment managers across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, long only, credit, and real estate strategies. We support quality managers at all stages – from first-time fund managers launching initial vehicles to established firms with billions in assets seeking to diversify their investor base.

We partner with investment managers whom we believe have the talent and track record to manage substantially more capital than they currently oversee. As dedicated advocates, we actively promote each client's distinct value proposition to help them reach their fundraising goals. Our clients share a commitment to disciplined investment processes, a strong performance history, and professional investor relations.

PilotShip Partners maintains relationships with over 2,200 institutional investors and allocators globally, with our network comprising of family offices, endowments and foundations, fund of funds, RIAs, pensions and consultants. 

Geographically, 85% of our allocator relationships are based in the United States, with the remaining 15% located across Canada, Latin America, and Asia, and we're actively expanding our presence in Europe. 

We cultivate long-term relationships with these investors through consistent communication and a deep understanding of their evolving mandates and allocation preferences so we can offer well-timed, relevant introductions instead of generic outreach that wastes time.