Roundtable

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Roundtable is a SaaS-based Fund-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform combined with regulatory infrastructure (specifically an EUVECA license). It provides end-to-end digital infrastructure for creating, managing, and scaling investment vehicles (SPVs, funds, investment clubs) across European private markets.
2. Core Value Proposition: Roundtable drastically reduces the time and cost to launch and manage compliant EU investment funds and SPVs. It enables emerging fund managers, founders, and investor groups to bypass traditional €200k+ legal/tax setups and months-long processes, offering a fully digital solution for fund formation, LP onboarding, capital calls, distributions, and cross-border compliance – all under its EUVECA regulatory umbrella.

Main Features

1. Automated Fund/SPV Formation:
   • How it works: Users initiate fund or SPV creation via the platform. Roundtable leverages its pre-approved Luxembourg SCSp, French SC, or SAS structures and EUVECA license to deploy compliant vehicles in days.
   • Technology: Integrated legal entity generation, automated document templating (LPA, subscription agreements), and regulatory filing via API-connected registries.
2. Digital Investor Onboarding & Compliance:
   • How it works: Deal leads invite investors via email or shareable links. Investors complete digital subscriptions, e-sign documents, and undergo automated KYC/AML checks.
   • Technology: Embedded identity verification (OCR for ID checks), global sanctions screening, PEP checks, FATCA/CRS compliance engines, and bank-grade e-signatures (e.g., DocuSign integration). Supports multi-currency capital collection (EUR, USD, GBP, CHF).
3. Centralized Fund Operations:
   • How it works: Unified dashboard for managing capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, investor communications, and document storage.
   • Technology: Real-time capital account tracking, automated payment reconciliation via integrated payment gateways (e.g., SEPA, SWIFT), secure document management (AWS S3), and automated investor reporting.
4. Deal Management & Reporting:
   • How it works: Present deal memos, track commitments in real-time, manage closings, generate auditable financial statements, and distribute performance reports.
   • Technology: Dynamic data rooms, commitment tracking databases, automated accounting feeds to general ledger systems, and customizable report generation (PDF/Excel) with audit trails.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Prohibitive cost (€200k+) and slow setup (3-6+ months) for launching compliant EU funds using traditional law firms and fragmented tools.
2. Target Audience:
   • Emerging Fund Managers (VC, PE, Real Estate) lacking regulatory status or operational bandwidth.
   • Startup Founders raising angel/VC rounds needing SPVs for investor syndicates.
   • Investment Clubs seeking to formalize operations and access institutional deals.
   • Family Offices & Private Banks requiring efficient access to private market deals for clients.
3. Use Cases:
   • A first-time VC manager launching an EU-focused early-stage fund under the EUVECA regime in <30 days.
   • A founder closing a €2M seed round using a French SAS SPV to consolidate 30 angel investors onto a single cap table line.
   • An investment club pooling €500k from members via a Luxembourg SCSp to co-invest in a Series A alongside a top-tier fund.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation vs. Competitors: Unlike standalone fund admin software or generic SPV providers, Roundtable combines a fully regulated EUVECA manager status with its integrated tech stack. Competitors (e.g., Vauban, Bunch) lack this embedded regulatory capability, forcing users to secure licenses separately. Traditional service providers (law firms, fund admins) offer no self-serve platform and charge significantly higher fees.
2. Key Innovation: The proprietary "Compliance Engine" automates investor accreditation (MiFID II/EuVECA rules), cross-border tax reporting (FATCA, CRS), and AML checks within the onboarding workflow. Its EUVECA "passport" enables seamless marketing to professional and non-professional investors across 31 European countries + US LPs, a capability rare among digital-first platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is an SPV and why use Roundtable to create one?
   An SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) is a legal entity created solely to pool capital for a specific investment. Roundtable creates compliant SPVs (Lux SCSp, French SC/SAS) in days with integrated digital onboarding, KYC, docs, and payments, avoiding costly legal fees and manual processes.
2. How much does Roundtable cost for fund setup?
   Roundtable charges a 1% fee (min €5k) on capital raised per SPV/fund vehicle. This replaces traditional €200k+ setup costs. Platform access and core LP management tools are free. No hidden legal or admin fees.
3. Can non-professional (retail) investors use Roundtable?
   Yes. Roundtable’s EUVECA license uniquely allows marketing funds and SPVs to both professional and eligible non-professional investors across Europe, expanding your LP base significantly versus standard AIFMD funds.
4. How does Roundtable handle US investors and FATCA compliance?
   The platform automates FATCA/CRS tax form collection (W-8BEN/W-9) via its digital flows and includes a FATCA Generator tool. Its structures are designed for transatlantic compliance, simplifying onboarding for US LPs.
5. What’s the difference between Roundtable and a traditional fund administrator?
   Roundtable is a full-stack solution: it provides the regulatory license and the digital ops platform. Traditional admins only handle back-office tasks after you’ve spent months and €100k+ setting up a fund legally. Roundtable replaces both the law firm and the admin for setup and ongoing operations.