Troutman Pepper’s unique ACORN™ Program (Asset management Compliance Operations Regulatory jumpstart iNitiative) is designed for emerging investment managers and their newly formed hedge funds.
About ACORN™
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In today’s equity and debt markets, there is a growing number of experienced investment management professionals looking to leave their institutions and set up their own asset management shops. Setting up shop and launching a private fund can be an exciting but daunting task. Where do you start, and where do you go for help?
Troutman Pepper’s ACORN™ Program is designed to bring an affordable package of resources to new hedge fund managers at the early stages of their operations. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team has represented hundreds of pooled investment vehicles. We understand what it is like to start a new endeavor, and we want our relationship to grow with you.
Participation in the ACORN™ Program is limited to managers who
do not have established business operations or who have less than
$5 million in assets under management (AUM). Participation
is limited to first-time hedge fund managers — those managers who have
not personally established an asset management firm and/or set
up a hedge fund-type investment fund within the last two years.
If you are a new manager, see the How the Emerging Manager Program
Works portion of our ACORN™ Program.
If you already have an asset management business but want
to set up a hedge fund, see the Hedge Fund Formation Program portion of our ACORN™ Program.
A modest initial fee is applied as a retainer against initial counseling when the client is accepted into the program. This initial fee entitles the emerging manager to a suite of basic documents necessary to set up their asset management firm. These basic documents and services include:
We understand, however, that one size does not fit all. Fees for customization services will be accrued at a significant percent off our standard rates, up to a cap. The accrued charges will be billed once the emerging manager hits $5 million in AUM.
If you choose to open a liquid, open-end hedge fund-type fund, you are still eligible for the ACORN™ Program.
For a modest initial retainer, we will provide emerging managers with the following standard fund documents (customized with respect to descriptions of the managers and the risk factors):
Troutman Pepper will defer the payment of any fees in excess of the initial retainer up to a defined cap until the fund’s actual expenses are less than the 3 percent expense cap of the fund. Contact us for more details.
All other services that we may agree to provide, excluding litigation, will be offered at an agreed discount to our standard rates.
If you are interested in learning more about Troutman Pepper’s ACORN™ Program and how it can help you start and grow your hedge fund, complete the online Questionnaire.