

Private Guide for explorers
Your essential companion for European private markets
Chapter one: Planning your products

This first chapter begins with the foundation of every successful launch: the product.
Explore the strategic decisions behind successful product design – from evolving investor expectations and fund structures to the practical choices that support fundraising, distribution and long-term growth.
Whether you're refining an existing proposition or planning a new launch, this chapter offers a practical framework for evaluating your product strategy through a European lens.
You'll come away with a clearer understanding of the questions that matter most when designing products for European investors – and the trade-offs that shape successful outcomes.
The decisions made at product stage influence every aspect of a successful European strategy. That's why this chapter lays the groundwork for the discussions on domicile, distribution and operating models that follow.
How European investor expectations are reshaping product design
Uncover the trends influencing demand across institutional, private wealth and retail markets.
Which fund structures are best suited to different strategies
Compare the product options available and when each structure is most effective.
How to stress-test products before launch
Assess whether product design, liquidity and operations are aligned for long-term success.
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Chapter 2: Domicile decisions
Choose the right home for your strategy
This chapter compares Europe's leading fund jurisdictions, explores the regulatory frameworks available and explains how domicile choices influence fundraising, distribution and operations.
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Chapter 3: Distribution direction
Build a route to European investors
This chapter uncovers how products are distributed across Europe, how investor channels differ between markets, and what managers should consider when building an effective distribution strategy.
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Chapter 4: Picking your partners
Choose partners and build a platform for growth
This chapter delves into the ecosystem of administrators, AIFMs, depositaries and other service providers, helping managers build a scalable platform from day one.
Carne's solutions
Our expertise spans an extensive range of asset classes and fund structures across global jurisdictions, including both traditional and private assets. We empower asset managers to focus on their primary business, allowing them to launch funds quickly, reduce costs, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Whatever your size, we offer Unity through simplicity™ – operations and data in one place for total control.
Here are the three principal ways asset managers choose to partner with Carne.

Carne Access
Gain access to European investors in the jurisdictions you want, for the asset classes you want, at the speed you want. We work with everyone from small boutique funds launching for the first time to some of the world’s largest financial institutions. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
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