iCapital eyes alts domination with Mirador acquisition

iCapital eyes alts domination with Mirador acquisition
The deal for the data aggregation and reporting leader will create an end-to-end solution for HNW advisors and wealth firms.
APR 02, 2024

iCapital, an alts platform provider for the wealth management industry, Tuesday announced plans to acquire Mirador, which provides technology-enabled investment data aggregation and financial reporting.

This strategic move aims to augment iCapital's offerings in data management and reporting, catering to a diverse client base that includes wealth management professionals, family offices, and institutional investors such as endowments and foundations.

Mirador, known for its broad range of services tailored to advisors serving high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional segments, offers consolidated financial reporting, support for private investments, and management of offline and alternative investment data, among other capabilities.

"Mirador has set the industry standard for managing data with leading third-party performance reporting providers," Lawrence Calcano, chairman and CEO of iCapital, said in a statement.

Emphasizing the acquisition's strategic significance, Calcano said the deal will enhance and broaden iCapital's service model through its market-leading alternative investment operating system, achieving its goal to create a reliable end-to-end data management capability for the industry.

He also noted that the integration of Mirador's financial reporting capabilities would provide a comprehensive solution for both wealth and asset managers.

Recent research from Cerulli suggests consolidated reporting is the next must-have capability in wealth firms’ tech stacks, with 98 percent of HNW practices surveyed saying they offer the service.

Joseph Larizza, CEO and president of Mirador, expects his firm’s data aggregation, reporting capabilities, and customizable service model will provide a “robust suite of enhanced resources” in conjunction with iCapital’s scale and leading tech solutions.

“Together, we meet clients precisely where they are and provide an experience without rival when integrating alternatives into investment portfolios,” Larriza said.

iCapital – whose alts platform includes private equity, real assets, hedge funds, structured investments and annuities – expects to fold more than 180 employees from Mirador into its organization as part of the transaction.

In an aggressive move last month, the wealth tech giant made its alts portfolio construction tool available on its iCapital Marketplace platform, unlocking access for more than 350,000 advisors in the US.

Bull run not dimming demand for alternatives, says iCapital CEO


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