Fund Marketing
What is a Fund Marketing Strategy?
A fund’s marketing strategy is designed to build awareness and ultimately convert prospects into investors.
The goal of a strategy is to move prospects through the awareness, consideration, and decision stages of the buyer’s journey. A fund’s digital marketing strategy is essential to driving brand awareness and generating leads. Leads that convert into investors contribute to a fund’s ultimate objective: raising AUM and building a portfolio.
A fund manager must be strategic and tactical with their fund marketing approach. Gate 39 specializes in fund marketing as a guide to both new and established funds.
The Basics of Fund Marketing
Reaching a target audience begins with understanding their needs and interests first, then building a fund marketing strategy to reach them in the digital spaces they frequent.
NEW FUND MARKETING – BASIC ASSETS:

BRAND
For new fund managers, fund marketing typically takes place in stages. After the fund is registered, a logo and brand identity should be created to set the foundation for all future marketing assets.

PITCHBOOK
Then, a pitchbook should be created to tell the fund’s story and build trust with potential investors.

WEBSITE
A responsive and custom website is also an asset that modern fund managers need as a key component of fund marketing.
Digital Marketing Tactics for Fund Marketing

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Logo design & branding
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Professional email templates
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SEO
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Professional pitchbook
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Sell sheets / tearsheets
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Social media profiles
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Professional website
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Interview videos
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Podcasts
Types of Funds that Benefit from Digital Marketing
Funds that benefit from digital marketing services include:

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Hedge Funds
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Alternative Investment Funds
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Commodity Funds
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Quantitative Funds
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Crypto Funds / Digital Asset Funds
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Private Equity Funds
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Fixed Income Funds
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Global Macro Funds
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Algorithmic Funds
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Long / Short Equity Funds
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Short Only Funds
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Market Neutral Funds
What Makes Your Fund Special?
- Fund Logo Design & Branding
- Fund Websites
- Fund Pitchbooks
- CRM and Marketing Automation
Fund Logo Design & Branding
A fund’s name, logo, and brand identity should be professional, memorable, and support the fund’s value proposition. It pays to invest in your fund’s brand development with professionals.
You get one chance to make a strong impression with potential investors. Full professional brand development can help your new fund look anchored, sophisticated, innovative, and trustworthy.

Fund Websites
A fund website is a key component of a fund marketing strategy. Potential investors expect a fund to have a website – to validate information, learn more, request performance data, or connect with principals.
A fund website should reflect its brand, summarize highlights, and deliver a user-friendly, secure, and responsive experience across all devices.
A website will allow potential investors to access and connect with fund managers to further key conversations.

Fund Pitchbooks
Fund managers create a strong first impression when presenting a strategy to potential investors through a professionally created pitchbook.
A pitchbook provides an overview of a fund’s program, benefits, unique attributes, performance, and expertise of the fund’s managers.

CRM and Marketing Automation
Fund managers must carefully manage prospect and investor contact information. This is where a customer relationship management system (CRM) can properly organize and secure sensitive information.
Additionally, if a website has a contact form or a form requesting fund details, submission information should flow into a CRM. An automated thank you email can set expectations for the prospect while simultaneously notifying the fund manager. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to marketing automation options.
A CRM solution such as HubSpot has marketing automation built in.

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