Our Investment solutions
Tailored Investment Solutions for a New Era of Private Markets
From custom SMAs to strategic GP stakes, our platform empowers allocators to build differentiated, aligned portfolios, without the legacy limitations.
At Thirdpath, we’re not built to push product. We’re built to deliver outcomes.
As an independent, employee-owned firm, we’re structured to act in your best interest. No conflicts, no hidden incentives, just high-conviction solutions shaped by deep investment experience, institutional infrastructure, and a commitment to alignment at every level.
Independent & aligned
Backed by institutional-grade systems
Custom-built for each allocator’s goals
Bespoke SMAs
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Custom Built Portfolios for Private Market Allocators
Our bespoke Separate Managed Accounts (SMAs) give institutions and sophisticated investors the ability to craft tailored private market portfolios, across asset classes, strategies, and pacing preferences. With full transparency, hands-on support, and aligned economics, our SMA offering puts you in control without the operational burden.
Our bespoke Separate Managed Accounts (SMAs) give institutions and sophisticated investors the ability to craft tailored private market portfolios, across asset classes, strategies, and pacing preferences. With full transparency, hands-on support, and aligned economics, our SMA offering puts you in control without the operational burden.
Direct access to primaries, secondaries, and co-investments
Customized portfolio construction by asset class, strategy, and pacing
Transparent fee structure with no hidden layers
Ongoing support across sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management
Dedicated reporting infrastructure for boards and ICs
Who it’s for
Endowments, foundations, public funds, family offices, and RIAs seeking curated access to private markets with greater control, visibility, and customization.
Outcome
An actively managed, institutionally supported investment strategy—designed to fit your mandate, match your pacing, and evolve with your goals.
GP Seeding & Stakes Fund
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Partnering with the Next Generation of Asset Managers
Our GP Seeding & Stakes Fund provides investors with access to equity ownership in high-potential emerging managers. By backing GPs early—and supporting them with strategic capital, operational infrastructure, and shared services—we unlock long-term value while improving deal flow, alignment, and exposure across asset classes.
Our GP Seeding & Stakes Fund provides investors with access to equity ownership in high-potential emerging managers. By backing GPs early—and supporting them with strategic capital, operational infrastructure, and shared services—we unlock long-term value while improving deal flow, alignment, and exposure across asset classes.
Diversified portfolio of equity stakes in select GPs
Exposure to management company economics (mgmt fees + carry)
Professionalized operational support to help GPs scale
Access to enhanced deal flow via partner GPs
Passive structure with institutional reporting
Who it’s for
LPs, family offices, and allocators looking for long-term exposure to GP economics with built-in alignment, upside potential, and diversified growth.
Outcome
Participate in the upside of emerging managers while influencing growth. Build exposure to carry, expand your co-investment pipeline, and help shape the future of private markets.
"It is great to be part of a platform that puts compliance in the spotlight and does not treat the services side of asset management as a loss leader, but rather a means to add more value."
John McGuinness
Managing Partner
Private Market Services
Our operational solutions are designed for institutional allocators navigating the complexity of alternative investments.
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Risk Assessment & Reporting
We deliver institutional-grade reporting, dashboarding, and platform oversight—built for investment committees, boards, and operational transparency.
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Private Markets Cash Management
We actively manage capital calls, liquidity forecasting, and custodian workflows to help allocators reduce idle capital and avoid missed deadlines.
Asset Class Experience
A Multi-Strategy Approach to Private Markets
Buyout
We identify and structure buyout and growth equity opportunities with strong fundamentals, clear catalysts, and proven operators.
Venture Capital & Growth Equity
We back early-stage firms with differentiated technology, strong founder-market fit, and the potential for asymmetric upside.
Private Debt & Credit
We underwrite niche credit strategies that prioritize capital preservation, steady yield, and downside protection in inefficient markets.
Real Assets
We pursue durable, cash-generating investments in infrastructure and hard assets—often with inflation hedging and long-term tailwinds.
FAQ
Fast Answers for Forward-Thinking Investors
We work with allocators, wealth platforms, and fund managers—so we know the key questions that come up before your first conversation. Here’s what you should know.
What types of clients does Thirdpath work with?
We work with endowments, foundations, pension funds, family offices, and registered investment advisors-offering tailored investment solutions and shared services compelling to each investor.
What services does Thirdpath provide?
Thirdpath offers bespoke SMAs, GP stakes/seeding funds, and institutional-grade operational support. This includes monitoring, reporting, and private markets cash management.
Do you offer fund investments, direct deals, or both?
Both. We provide access to primaries, secondaries, and co-investments—depending on your strategy, pacing, and portfolio goals.
How is Thirdpath different from traditional fund platforms or consultants?
We combine allocator experience, operational infrastructure, and direct investment capabilities under one roof. Our model is flexible, aligned, and built for long-term partnership—not product distribution.
Is there a minimum investment amount?
Yes. Our SMA minimum is typically $100M. For pooled vehicles like our GP Stakes Fund, the minimum is $5M. We’re happy to explore the right fit based on your goals.
Do you work with clients under a discretionary or non discretionary model?
We focus on long term partnerships, and function under a variety of non-discretionary models but maintain discretion on all co-investments, secondaries and directs.
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"As private fund managers continue to productize the marketplace in a race to raise AUM, we feel an employee-owned independent firm is ideal in reviewing investments without conflict in order to build truly customized portfolios -- not just customized at the fund level."
Brey Jones
Managing Partner