Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha FMC) has acquired technology enablement and operations advisory firm Lionpoint for an undisclosed sum.
The acquired consultancy firm offers operations transformation and technology enablement solutions to the alternative investments market.
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It also offers services such as strategic advisory, operating model optimization, technology roadmap, solution selection and system integration.
The acquisition by Alpha is expected to boost Lionpoint’s geographical reach and expand its services to alternative investment managers, investors, and advisors.
It also expands Lionpoint’s client base to include multi-strategy customers who combine traditional and alternative assets.
Alpha global CEO Euan Fraser said that the closely aligns with the company’s strategy to grow its capabilities in the rapidly growing alternative investment space and its footprint in North America.
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By GlobalDataHe further said: “It brings to the table a complementary blue chip client base, leading technology solutions and key vendor partnerships, and a strong global management team and culture that will help double the business in four years.”
Under the agreement, Lionpoint co-founders Nick Moore and Jonathan Balkin will continue to lead its over 120 operations and technology consultants.
The team is spread across its five offices in New York, Denver, London, Geneva, and Sydney.
Commenting on the deal, Balkin said: “This partnership is in direct alignment with the changes we’re seeing in the industry.
“Our capabilities are expanding to help alternative investment managers stay ahead of rapid industry changes and uncover new opportunities by providing specialised strategy, operations and technology expertise.
“Together, Alpha and Lionpoint can provide more comprehensive and innovative data and technology solutions as the marketplace shifts to a multi-strategy approach to asset management.”
