We’re proud to announce that Riverwater Partners rank third among emerging firms globally in the Nasdaq eVestment Q4 2024 Brand Awareness Rankings. This places us among the top asset management firms with under $2.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM).
Understanding the Nasdaq eVestment Rankings
Brand awareness in investment management means more than just being known. It shows how likely investors and consultants are to work with you and how interested they are in what you offer. Strong brand awareness helps at every stage – from getting initial attention to maintaining long-term client relationships.
The rankings measure two key factors:
- Firm Awareness: How many different consultants and investors view at least one of your products
- Product Awareness: How many of your products each consultant or investor explores
Nasdaq eVestment gathered this data in Q4 2024. During this period:
- 4,500+ investors and consultants
- From 780+ firms across 50+ countries
- Conducted over 173,000 profile reviews
Emerging Firm Excellence: Standing Out Among Global Asset Managers
“Achieving this ranking is particularly meaningful for an emerging firm like Riverwater Partners. In an industry dominated by larger players with extensive resources, our strong showing demonstrates our ability to establish meaningful connections with institutional investors and consultants.” Matt Drvaric, Institutional Sales.
Nasdaq eVestment notes that “Managers effective in creating brand awareness stand out from their peers.” Our strong showing reflects how well our approach to communication and investment excellence resonates with clients and consultants.
Building Trust Through Transparency and Thought Leadership
As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our core principles in our Small-cap Strategies:
- Investment Excellence: Delivering thoughtful, disciplined strategies that meet client goals
- Client-Centered Focus: Understanding each institution’s unique needs
- Thought Leadership: Contributing valuable insights in our areas of expertise
How Top Brand Recognition Impacts Relationships with Institutional Investors
The Q4 2024 rankings reveal interesting trends. Half of the firms with highest brand awareness in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are non-U.S. managers. Firms that focus on specific asset classes, especially hedge funds, often show stronger brand recognition.
For Riverwater Partners, these insights highlight the importance of clearly communicating our expertise to institutional investors.
What This Recognition Means for Our Investment Management Approach
We see this ranking not as a destination but as validation of our journey. We’ll continue the practices that earned this distinction while finding new ways to enhance our offerings.
We thank our dedicated team for making this achievement possible, and our clients and partners for their continued trust.
