How AB Capital scaled multi-strategy fund operations with bunch

Founded in 2020 by Brice Laurent and Adam Posma, AB Capital  is an alternative investment manager operating across multiple strategies. The firm grew out of a multi-family office before evolving into a cross-strategy manager with a lean, entrepreneurial team and an international outlook. With a growing base of institutional and private investors, the firm’s assets under management (AUM) reach around €70 million. However, as the firm expanded, its reliance on outdated, manual fund administration processes became a significant obstacle.

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As AB Capital sought to scale and meet the needs of its expanding investor base, the limitations of its legacy fund administration system became clear.

Before partnering with bunch, AB Capital relied on Apex. While adequate in the early days, Apex’s highly manual processes soon created bottlenecks and inefficiencies:

• Manual Excel reporting required line-by-line reviews, increasing the risk of errors.
• Fragmented tools (emails, separate VDRs, manual capital calls) created a poor investor experience.
• High staff turnover at Apex led to inconsistent service.
• Complex fund structures and new strategies made LP onboarding painfully slow.

By 2023, AB Capital needed a modern fund admin solution that could scale with the complexities of a growing, diverse portfolio. The trigger: Apex’s turnover and lack of personal service, combined with the need to onboard LPs faster and manage more complex fund structures. bunch stood out for two reasons:bunch stood out for two reasons:

1. Tech-first platform — one portal for capital calls, reporting, VDR, and LP onboarding.

2. Service & partnership — responsive, accessible account managers available through direct channels.

Since migrating to bunch, AB Capital has experienced significant, tangible improvements that have positively impacted its operations and investor relationships:

• Time savings — capital calls and distributions are now managed directly within the platform, eliminating manual email chains and fragmented communication.
• Reduced errors — automation removes the need for line-by-line Excel reviews, the firm has reduced the potential for human error, ensuring greater accuracy in its reporting and financial processes.
• LP experience — investors now enjoy seamless access to all their fund information through a single portal, with clear task management and data visibility.

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As AB Capital expands across various strategies, its partnership with bunch has become crucial for long-term growth. Recognising that traditional fund administration models are outdated, AB Capital embraced the new wave of tech-enabled fund administration solutions.

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In a rapidly evolving private markets landscape, where investor demands continue to rise and data integrity is paramount, AB Capital’s partnership with bunch has significantly reduced administrative overhead, freeing up valuable resources for growth. As the industry increasingly shifts towards AI-driven solutions, AB Capital is well-positioned with a scalable and adaptable infrastructure. This strong foundation not only strengthens LP relationships and fosters trust but also equips the firm to navigate future challenges, contributing to a more efficient and accessible private markets ecosystem.