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Octahedron Capital, a focused crossover technology fund, aims to be the best partner to the world's internet-scale businesses by investing in consumer internet, payments, software, and semiconductors sectors. With a concentrated portfolio of 8-15 public stocks and 4-6 private companies poised for IPOs, Octahedron Capital seeks innovative solutions to stay ahead in a competitive market.
Octahedron Capital grappled with significant challenges in their investment research process, including budget-straining costs and time-consuming analysis of multiple sources. The traditional expert call model often yielded repetitive information, forcing analysts to sift through extensive data for actionable insights while questioning the completeness of their findings.
These inefficiencies not only drained financial resources but also consumed valuable analyst time. Recognizing these issues, Octahedron Capital began searching for a streamlined, cost-effective solution that could provide precise, aggregated information to enhance their investment decision-making process and optimize research efforts.
Tegus revolutionized Octahedron Capital's research methodology by integrating multiple research needs into one platform, embodying the principle that the wisdom of crowds is often smarter than any individual alone. The all-in-one solution provided a vast library of expert call transcripts, panel calls, and financial models, enabling the team to access comprehensive data quickly and efficiently. This approach eliminated the need for costly and repetitive expert calls, consolidating critical insights from a wide range of experts in a single, easily accessible platform.
Tegus' platform offered several key advantages, including significantly reduced overhead compared to traditional research methods. The integration of Canalyst's financial models further enhanced their capabilities, allowing for real-time updates and streamlined data management. This comprehensive approach not only simplified the research process but also ensured access to up-to-date, accurate information essential for making informed investment decisions. By leveraging the collective knowledge of experts who had already asked many of the background questions, Octahedron Capital could learn through osmosis, effectively tapping into a valuable source of edge in their investment strategy.
You guys have rebuilt the industry from scratch, in a way that’s extremely sophisticated and extremely intelligent.
Ram Parameswaran
Founder at Octahedron Capital
Implementing Tegus transformed Octahedron Capital's research efficiency and cost management, dramatically improving their operational capabilities. The fund experienced substantial time savings, with analysts able to complete tasks in a fraction of the time previously required. This efficiency boost was particularly valuable for portfolio managers trying to keep pace with their analyst teams. As one PM noted, "Every week, I want to do background research on companies to make sure I am trying to keep up with my very smart analyst team. For me, it's now a catch-up trade." The consolidated platform allowed for quick access to the latest expert insights and financial data, enabling the team to stay ahead of market trends and make timely investment decisions.
Financially, Tegus' cost-effective model significantly reduced research expenditures by eliminating the need for multiple expensive expert calls. This shift not only improved the bottom line but also freed up resources for more critical areas of operations. The platform proved especially valuable for competitive intelligence, allowing Octahedron Capital to gain insights on both public and private companies. As a crossover firm, they could leverage Tegus to gauge customer sentiment and validate investment theses across various sectors.
The partnership with Tegus addressed a critical challenge in investment management: the abundance of noise and rising costs. For a young, resource-constrained firm like Octahedron Capital, Tegus provided a solution that made them "smarter, more efficient, and helps us with limited resources, yet allow us to compete with the best in the business." By offering a comprehensive research solution, Tegus empowered Octahedron Capital to enhance their research capabilities, reduce costs, and significantly improve operational efficiency. This transformation underscored Tegus' commitment to revolutionizing investment research, enabling funds like Octahedron Capital to achieve superior outcomes in a competitive landscape.
Headquarters
New York City, NY
Industry
Hedge fund, Private equity investment
Focus
Technology companies, Startups, Public equities
It’s great to have a partner that makes us smarter, more efficient and helps us with limited resources yet allows us to compete with the best in the business.
Ram Parameswaram
Founder at Octahedron Capital
