About Us​

We Just Do One Thing

We recruit capital raising, investor relations and distribution professionals for the investment management industry, with a primary focus on real estate.

Real Estate Fundraising Is Our Niche

Working in one market lets us know it in depth. We build and maintain a candidate network of experienced fundraisers to fit the varied requirements of GPs across the US.

Every candidate we speak to is indexed by:

Level and experience
Investor types covered
Investor geography
Location
Compensation expectations

This gives each search a known starting pool and a consistent way to match people to a brief.

How We Work: The Indexed Search Model

Every person in our network is indexed by level, investor type, channel and region, so each search starts from a known pool. The search itself runs in five stages.

01

Appraisal

A detailed brief on the firm, its strategy, leadership and fundraising structure
The scope of the role, what success looks like and the problems the hire is expected to solve
Current LP base, expansion plans and compensation

02

Origination

Targeted outreach to pre-qualified people, filtered by LP coverage, geography, seniority and compensation
Search across our mapped network of 4,000+ US capital raising professionals
Competitor mapping by strategy, size and LP focus

03

Underwriting

A full breakdown of each candidate’s history and track record
How their current LP base is made up and how they have grown it
References taken, at the start of the process or towards the end

04

Due Diligence

A cover sheet with each resume, setting out relevance to the role and compensation expectations
Candidates briefed on the interviewers and the process, with feedback shared after every stage
A plan and milestones agreed with the candidate before an offer goes out

05

Close

Regular contact with the candidate before and after they start
Client check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days after placement

How We Solve Your Problems

Inch Wide, Mile Deep

We only work in real estate capital raising. Everyone you see is an experienced fundraiser.

Our Network Is Our Product

We speak to three to five active and passive fundraisers every day, which gives every shortlist depth and choice.

Tools

We identify and engage the network through sequenced messaging and personal approaches, so you do not have to.

Multi-Faceted Approach

Targeted outreach to pre-qualified professionals, our wider network, referrals and advertising, to get you in front of more of the right people.

Structured Search Process

Every candidate is coded by strategy, location, LPs served, LP locations, compensation and level, which saves you time.

Candidate Briefing

Each candidate is briefed on the firm’s background, strategy, performance, investor base, challenges, compensation and key people, so they arrive prepared.

Transparency

We tell you where a candidate falls short as well as where they fit, so nothing comes as a surprise at interview.

About The Founder​

Joe Reeves​​

Joe has spent more than 15 years in financial services recruitment and founded Francis King to focus on one market: capital raising for real estate managers.
 
His work centres on the US, with placements also made at public and private managers across the UK and Europe, from $200m boutiques to $14bn platforms.
 
He spends his spare time with his wife and four young children, Freddie, Harry, Archie and Mimi. What little time is left goes on running, entertaining, holidays and watching sport.

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn

Feel Free To Book An Appointment

If you are hiring, or you are a capital raising professional thinking about your next move, book a call and we will take it from there.

Book an appointment Today