2. 2
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?
4. 4
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 $1 billion for our clients in 2016-17
8. About Mark Baer, Managing Partner
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25 Years of Global Capital-Raising Experience
Raising $1+ 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. About Tasawar Ulhaq, Senior Director
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Raised $3 Billion+ in Fund and Private
Equity Placement across the Middle East
Prior relevant experience includes:
• Advisor to Eminence Investments, an Abu Dhabi based family office
• Managing Director of E3II a joint venture with several regional shareholders
• Board member of MI Ventures LLC and MIV Digital (Middle-East business of MI Ventures)
• Non-Executive Director of Royal Bridgeway (RBW)
• Managing Director of Basirah, a boutique consulting firm established in 2009
• Prior to establishing Basirah, setup the Middle East desk of CF Consulting (CFC Middle East)
• MEng. in Engineering Mathematics from Bristol University, UK. Speaks fluent Urdu
10. 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.”