Central Park Group's approach to fund selection starts with the identification of investment themes, asset classes, sectors and strategies.

The Firm attempts to select, what it believes to be, the best suited firm to execute the strategy and investment theme. Managers selected typically have long-term distinguished records and broad global resources. Candidates are initially identified through strategic partners, long-standing relationships and referrals from the Firm's network of managers, service providers, distribution partners and other sources.

Private Equity & Real Estate

Central Park Group seeks firms with proprietary deal flow, creative financial structuring, operational know-how, global presence and a network of senior operating professionals. The Firm has invested with several of the largest private equity and real estate managers. Many of these managers have unparalleled global resources, access to capital, banking relationships, and extensive networks which they believe may provide a distinct competitive edge.

 

The Firm's due diligence process is rigorous and systematic. Due diligence is viewed as a mosaic where qualitative and quantitative information is assembled and analyzed. Issues such as manager reputation, integrity, personal commitment and potential conflicts of interest are assessed. How a manager's firm is organized, staffed and compensated are critically important factors in the assessment as are the manager's investment and organizational skills.

Central Park Group due diligence may include:

Not all factors considered with respect to each fund or manager. Other factors may be considered. 

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