c*funds is an independent market advisory and placement agent specializing in supporting emerging General Partners (GPs) on their fundraising journey.
c*funds maintains an active thought leadership presence through bi-weekly articles, newsletters, and content exploring trends in private equity and fundraising.
Recent publications include:
- "Private Equity Update: Q4 2023 & Outlook for 2024" (February 2024) by Ignacio Pou, analyzing the resilience of private equity despite ongoing market uncertainties
The firm's content strategy reflects their expertise in market analysis, emerging manager trends, and global capital markets, positioning them as thought leaders in the placement agent space.
c*funds operates as a close-knit, boutique team of 6 global placement agents, each bringing unique skills and backgrounds to the firm.
The team describes themselves as "self-made, hands-on Private Equity professionals" with diverse talents ranging from fashion design to magic, and includes a former hockey player, endurance swimmer, and top Nordic skier.
Katalin Gallyas, Founder & Managing Director
Katalin is the visionary CEO and founder of c*funds, bringing over 20 years of expertise in fundraising across startups and Private Equity.
With a keen focus on acquiring and nurturing top-tier Limited Partner (LP) and General Partner (GP) relationships, she leads the global team with energy and dedication.
Katalin has built an extensive network of high-performing GPs worldwide and maintains deep connections with LPs in private markets, ranging from VCs and growth funds to high-net-worth individuals.
What binds the team is a strong commitment to the highest ethical standards, delivering top-tier investor relations, and securing placements for their clients.
With deep, practical experience across various asset classes, the team excels in advising family offices on portfolio diversification.
Their approach is rooted in building personal, lasting relationships with clients and investors—viewing fundraising as fostering a community rather than simply closing deals.
The firm focuses on personalized introductions and prefers face-to-face meetings, avoiding mass outreach strategies.
c*funds is an independent market advisory and placement agent specializing in supporting emerging General Partners (GPs) on their fundraising journey.
As one of the leading placement agents focused on emerging managers, the firm works with GPs in their 1st through 5th vintage across venture capital, private equity, and alternative asset classes.
The firm positions itself as a "Global Capital Partner, Entrepreneurial Ally and Strategic Growth Accelerator" for fund managers across continents and asset classes.
With 10 years of industry experience, c*funds has raised €224 million in capital and screened or conducted due diligence on over 1,500 General Partners.
The team consists of 6 global placement agents who operate with a boutique, relationship-driven approach.
c*funds has built deep expertise in understanding the mandates, preferences, and screening procedures of over 500 Limited Partners (LPs) globally.
This extensive network enables the firm to streamline the capital-raising process and facilitate meaningful conversations between LPs and emerging fund managers.
The firm operates across three continents, serving the diverse investment needs of clients in Europe, Asia, and North America.
The company describes fundraising as "an immersive experience" requiring resilience, focus, and discipline—likening the process to endurance swimming.
This philosophy shapes their approach to preparing managers for successful capital raises, emphasizing excellence over entitlement and ensuring fundraising documents meet or exceed market standards with well-defined unique selling propositions and realistic return projections.
c*funds offers bespoke fundraising services tailored to the unique requirements and timeframes of different investment deals.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services across four key areas:
Primary Fundraising
The firm's core offering focuses on connecting emerging GPs with suitable Limited Partner relationships. c*funds has invested heavily in understanding the mandates, preferences, and screening procedures of over 500 LPs globally, enabling them to streamline the fundraising process.
Services include reviewing fund pre-marketing materials, preparing high-quality fund documentation, data room advisory, competitor benchmarking, and ongoing LP engagement through capital commitment.
The firm often acts as an Investor Relations Manager for GPs during fundraising campaigns and supports fund branding and visibility through curated private equity events.
Co-Investments and Direct Deals
Building on their primary funds experience, c*funds extends services to the direct investing market.
The firm assists in raising capital for Series B+ deals (from €5M) from qualified global investors and offers their LP base opportunities for direct deals and co-investments.
They work directly with GPs and their portfolio companies, providing turnkey fundraising services adapted to the tighter timeframes (approximately 4 weeks) typical of direct deals.
This includes managing LP appetite verification, collaboration agreements, and introductions for pitching deals.
Secondaries
As demand for primary commitments increases, c*funds provides solutions for clients seeking portfolio liquidity, unfunded commitment relief, and investments in secondary interests.
The firm advises and facilitates secondary transactions, specializing in LP interest sales and acquisitions, leveraging their extensive network developed through primary fundraising activities.
Additional Advisory Services
c*funds offers one-hour market mapping advisory sessions, pre-marketing support and brand visibility enhancements, and Limited Partner deal sourcing services.
The firm supports funds ranging from €100M to €2B in size with a global scope across VC, PE, credit, and real estate.
Over its 10 years of operation, c*funds has established an impressive track record in the placement agent space.
The firm has raised €224 million in capital for emerging fund managers and has screened or conducted due diligence on over 1,500 General Partners globally.
The firm has cultivated relationships with over 500 Limited Partners worldwide, giving them deep insight into LP mandates, preferences, and screening procedures.
This extensive network spans institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals across three continents—Europe, Asia, and North America.
c*funds has worked globally with impact funds, climate-tech, and decarbonization-focused funds, building expertise in transformative investment themes.
The firm's specialization in emerging managers (1st-5th vintage funds) positions them uniquely in supporting the next generation of fund managers breaking into the private equity ecosystem.
c*funds has carved out a distinctive niche as a specialist in emerging fund managers, focusing exclusively on General Partners in their 1st through 5th vintage.
This focus on emerging managers differentiates the firm in the placement agent landscape, where many competitors target established funds with longer track records.
The firm works across multiple asset classes including venture capital, private equity, growth funds, credit, and real estate, with fund sizes ranging from €100M to €2B.
Geographically, c*funds operates with a truly global mandate, serving clients across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Within thematic investing, the firm has developed particular expertise in impact funds, climate-tech, and decarbonization-focused strategies, reflecting the growing LP appetite for sustainable investment opportunities.
The firm also advises family offices on portfolio diversification strategies across various alternative asset classes.
Their approach emphasizes quality over quantity—screening thousands of GPs to identify best-in-class emerging managers and connecting them with the fastest-deploying league of global investors.
The firm's expertise extends to Series B+ direct deals and co-investments (from €5M) as well as secondary market transactions.
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