what thema Support provides
Two regulated services. One operating partner.
Regulatory cover for fund managers. Thema holds FCA-authorised AIFM permissions and Appointed Representative cover for UK-based investment advisors in the UK and a CSSF-registered AIFM in Luxembourg.
Appointed Representative
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Operate under Thema's FCA permissions to make investment recommendations to your fund, without becoming directly authorised.
Assistance with data room set up & client categorisation
FCA & CSSF reporting & policies provided
Access to the required FCA permissions
Annual FCA Reporting
AIFM Services
02
Full Alternative Investment Fund Manager coverage in your chosen domicile, with ongoing oversight and reporting.
Annual FCA & CSSF reporting
KYC/AML & investor onboarding sign off
AIFM approval for investment recommendations
Assist with Bank Account Set-up & Oversight
why thema
Built by GPs for GPs with an LP first institutional mindset
01
No Set-Up Cost
Reducing financial barriers to entry for emerging managers.
02
Education From Outset
First-hand experience to help managers avoid common pitfalls.
03
Pre-Fund Fundraising
Marketing coverage at a cost-effective price point.
04
Real People
Dedicated compliance team built on technology
05
Fixed Pricing
Transparent pricing helps smaller funds minimise fee drag.
06
No Long-Term Lock-Ins
Flexibility for funds to scale and succeed on their terms.
07
Long-Term Support
Supporting GPs with their own FCA authorisation journey.
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For Emerging Managers
Tailored support, no two funds are the same.
Pricing
Transparent on cost.
Operational in weeks.
stage 01
Onboarding Process
stage 02
Fundraising workshop & legal drafting
stage 03
UK and Luxembourg regulatory hosting solutions
stage 04
Execution of legal docs, fund registration & AIFM
Regulatory cost
£1,500 – £4,000
per month* | No upfront costs
Upfront cost
£0
Onboarding period
~2 weeks
Partnering early with exceptional fund managers who share our common goal: driving performance and building generational firms.
"Thema was instrumental in getting our fund off the ground, providing clarity, structure, and confidence at every step. Their deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and best practices allowed us to focus on our investment strategy while they handled the complexities of structuring the fund."
Guy Conway
Founder, Rule 30
"What truly stood out was Thema’s ability to tailor solutions to our specific needs as an emerging manager. We view them not just as a service provider, but as a trusted partner whose ongoing support was essential to our successful launch."
Dr Nicky Dee
Co-founder, Carbon 13
