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Accredited Investor Verification:
Verification of an investor’s financial qualifications to ensure eligibility to invest in private market funds. Bite Stream’s automated process simplifies this process.
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Activity Reports
A series of reports that allows a manager or distributor to view how investors are engaging with an investor relations or marketplace platform.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations require financial institutions to take specific measures to detect, prevent, and report financial crimes. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) rules—also called Know Your Customer (KYC) rules—are a core component of AML laws: They require financial institutions to verify their clients’ identities and monitor their business activities for potential red flags.
Application Programming Interface (API)
A set of rules or protocols that enables software applications to communicate with each other. Bite Stream provides API capabilities that allow integration into other platforms.
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Beneficial Ownership Verification
Identifies and verifies individuals with a controlling interest in investments. Bite Stream offers secure checks for streamlined compliance.
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Capital Call Management
Automated alerts and notifications to investors about required capital contributions. Bite Stream’s platform allows you to distribute individual capital call notices to investors.
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Communications Center
An integral part of a CRM, the Communication Centre allows users to manage email campaigns for investor communications and fundraising.
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Compliance Monitoring
Real-time monitoring tools ensure ongoing compliance with legal standards. Bite Stream automates AML, KYC, and other critical checks to keep client data secure and compliant.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Centralized management of investor relationships, tracking interactions and managing engagement throughout the investment lifecycle. Bite Stream’s CRM integrates with other platform tools such as an Investor Portal, data room, or digital marketplace.
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Digital Marketplace
A curated space where investors can discover and assess funds for potential investment. Bite Stream’s digital marketplace features a user-friendly interface with customizable branding options, allowing managers to present new products to the investing community effectively.
Distributor
Third-party that acts as an intermediary in helping facilitate the sale of investment products from the fund managers to individual investors. Bite Stream’s marketplace provides distributors with tools to target wealth managers and advisors.
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E-signature
Any electronic process that indicates approval or acceptance of a document or transaction. Digital signature functionality within Bite Stream provides a quick and secure way for investors to complete necessary paperwork such as private placement memorandums and limited partnership agreements.
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Fund Distribution
Management of capital distributions to investors, including earnings, dividends, and other payouts. Bite Stream’s tools streamline this process for efficient delivery and transparency.
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Fund Marketing
Tools that allow investment managers to distribute marketing materials and updates, increasing investor engagement and visibility into intent.
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Investor Dashboard
A personalized interface where investors can access Net Asset Value (NAV) updates, capital call information, and other critical documents and information. Bite Stream’s dashboard is designed for transparency and ease of use.
Investor Lifecycle Management
A full suite of tools supporting every phase of the investor journey, from onboarding to ongoing reporting. Bite Stream’s platform unifies fundraising and investor communication processes for seamless management.
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Investor Onboarding
The process of registering a limited partner as a legal investor in a fund. It entails verifying an investor’s identity (AML/KYC checks), completing the required subscription documents, and establishing the account for investing activities
and reporting. Bite Stream helps facilitate the onboarding process for LPs with a full suite of compliance and fundraising solutions.
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Investor Portal
A secure online platform where investors can access their portfolio, view fund performance, and stay informed on the latest updates.
Investor Portfolio Monitoring
Tools that allow investors to track holdings and performance in real-time, providing data-driven insights for informed decisions.
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Investor Reporting
Automated report generation providing updates on portfolio performance, cashflows, NAVs, and other metrics. Bite Stream’s platform delivers customizable reports to enhance transparency.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)
Compliance measure to verify investors’ identities and assess risk levels. Bite Stream simplifies KYC processes for efficient verification during onboarding.
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Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA)
A legally binding agreement, signed by both investors and the General Partner, outlining the terms and agreements of the LP’s investment in a fund.
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Net Asset Value (NAV)
Represents the value of an investor’s shares in a fund at any particular time. Bite Stream’s NAV tools keep investors informed of real-time valuations
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Permissions Management
Role-based access settings that allow managers to assign permissions based on team roles, ensuring secure data access and sharing.
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Performance Metrics
Key indicators that evaluate fund performance, such as IRR, RPI, DPI and TVPI. Bite Stream’s reporting tools provide detailed performance insights for investors.
Pipeline Management
Tools for tracking investor engagement and movement through the onboarding and investment process. Bite Stream’s CRM enhances visibility across all interactions.
Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
Describes key information related to the objectives and risks of a fund investment. It often includes a description of the investment strategy, fund manager, risk management, and legal and tax risks.
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Regulatory Compliance
Ensures your operations adhere to legal standards, including AML, KYC, and jurisdiction-specific rules, safeguarding both the investor and manager’s interests.
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Smart Forms
Functionality embedded in a digital subscription platform, where questions are customized based on investor-types and/or other parameters. Bite Stream’s subscription document capabilities utilize smart forms to expedite the investor onboarding process.
Subscription Documents (SubDocs)
Online subscription forms that investors can complete, sign, and submit digitally, streamlining fund participation. Bite Stream offers integrated e-signature for ease.
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Tax Reporting
Ensures your operations adhere to legal standards, including AML, KYC, and jurisdiction-specific rules, safeguarding both the investor and manager’s interests.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Added layer of security requiring two methods of identity verification, enhancing investor account protection.
Transaction Workflow Automation
Automated management of transactions from fund calls to distributions, increasing efficiency and reducing administrative load.
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Virtual Data Room (VDR)
A secure platform where fund managers can post documents and information related to a fundraise. Documents might include the fund’s marketing materials, such as PPM, LPA, or DDQ. Bite Stream’s VDR is used for due diligence and document sharing.
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Workflow Automation
Automated processes for common tasks, such as compliance checks and document approvals, streamlining investor engagement, and improving team productivity.
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