Constantine Advisors is a placement agent firm that connects investment managers with external marketing specialists to help raise capital more efficiently. They maintain a global network of over 150 placement agents covering over 10,000 institutions. Constantine Advisors' vetting and selection process helps managers find and contract with 2-3 qualified agents tailored to their strategy to shorten fundraising timeframes and maximize capital raised. Their expertise and ongoing support aims to simplify agent selection and ensure managers' success.
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Experienced agents with
proven, strategy-specific
track records
Our Service
At Constantine Advisors, we get to know your firm and
then help you to find the perfect placement agent
Constantine Advisors’ trusted platform connects you to:
A diverse, highly
specialized network of
external fund marketing
specialists
Deep pools of capital
from a diversified global
investor base
3. Shorten time frame to
raise capital
Minimize marketing time of
investment team
Diversify investor base Streamline marketing process
Maximize Capital Raise
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Why Use the Services of a Placement Agent?
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Advise your team on selection of high
quality placement agents
Initiate successful and long-lasting
relationships between your firm and leading
placement agents
Rigorously screen candidates,
selecting quality agents while
protecting manager confidentiality
Maintain relationships with a
diverse global network of agents,
closely monitoring their performance
Independent &
Client-Focused
Discreet & Highly
Selective Service
Expert Knowledge of
Global Agents
Results-Driven,
Interests Aligned
About Constantine Advisors Ltd.
5. How Our Service Works
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You brief us in
detail on your
fund and the
key objectives
for your next
fundraise
Leveraging
relationships
with 150+
global agents,
we vet best
candidates for
your raise
You review
profiles of ~5
vetted agents
and approve a
short list of 2-
3 agents
We arrange
interviews with
your short
listed agents,
advising on
terms and final
selection
You contract
directly with
agent(s). We
provide both you
and agent with
ongoing support
as needed
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7. • Shorten time frame, raise larger pools of capital
Precise agent matching minimizes your time in the market and increases amount of capital raised
• Cast a wider net, extend marketing reach
Access a larger pool of globally-sourced investors to diversify your LP base
• Minimize the risk in placement agent selection
Leverage our expertise and trusted network of proven performers in your particular strategy
• Simplify placement agent selection process
Expert advice and critical support as needed through all stages of agent selection process
• Your success is our success
Our interests are aligned in selecting agents that will perform to your highest expectations
Summary of Key Benefits
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Making placement agent selection a seamless, dependable process
Our agents have raised over $2 billion for our clients in 2020
8. About Mark Baer, Managing Partner
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25 Years of Global Capital-Raising Experience
Raising $2+ Billion for Clients from 2016-17
Prior relevant experience includes:
• Founding member & EVP-Business Development for leading global expert network AlphaSights
• VP-Business Development of world’s largest expert network Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG)
• MD-International of NYSE-listed global equity trading firm VDM Capital (now Barclays Capital)
• Director of New York Stock Exchange managing 400 listed companies from EMEA
• International client advisor at global investor relations agency Citigate Dewe Rogerson
• MSc. from London School of Economics, BA from Occidental College, Executive Finance at NYU
• Speaks fluent German, French and Spanish
9. What Clients Say About Constantine Advisors
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“Constantine Advisors assisted us in reviewing and understanding
the placement agent market and ultimately helping us in
short listing the appropriate placement agent for our strategy.”
“They found us excellent agents who understand our investment strategy very well.”
“Constantine Advisors was helpful in providing references on
placement agents from sources we could not reach directly.”
“From selection of agents to the candor of their recommendations, everything
was excellent – very much in line with the way we like to do things.”