Operational Due Diligence

Our Operational Due Diligence processes focus on evaluating the operational infrastructure, risk management processes, and organizational capabilities of investment managers to ensure they can effectively execute their investment strategy and protect investor capital.

A Buttonwood ODD review focuses on review, analysis and evaluation of important topics such as:  

• Company background, ownership and affiliate structure 
• Management experience, background checks and legal review 
• Entity analysis including legal review 
• Company formation documents for the sponsor and affiliates 
• Company operating and governance documents  
• Sponsor’s targeted investments and investment methodologies  
• Succession and business continuity planning 
• Prior performance across syndicated offerings and non-syndicated offerings 
• Target investment and operating markets  
• Internal controls, accounting policies, cash management and handling, IT security, etc. 
• Insurance coverage and position 
• References and third-party service providers 
• Selling group relationships including managing BD arrangements (if present) 
• Operational planning and capacity (site visits and management interviews) 
• and more…