Guide

Eight essential Affinity lists for every deal team

At Affinity, the core feature that drives private capital dealmaking workflows—from deal sourcing to portfolio support and fundraising—is the Affinity list.This guide looks at key list features and how to use them across five crucial workflows:

‍Deal sourcing: Track and evaluate potential investments

‍Deal management: Move opportunities through your pipeline

‍Portfolio support: Manage founder requests and industry connections

‍Investor relations: Monitor limited partner (LP) relationships

‍Fundraising: Track your prospective and committed investors for your next fund

Whether you’re new to Affinity or you’re a seasoned power user, these eight essential lists will help you stay on top of your deal pipeline, strengthen investor relationships, and demonstrate your firm’s value to founders and LPs alike.

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Eight essential Affinity lists for every deal team

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