bunch expands European footprint with LFS partnership

By Milan Rojan

bunch has entered into a strategic partnership with Luxembourg Fund Services (LFS), strengthening its presence in Europe’s largest fund domicile while expanding its AI-native infrastructure for private markets.

Enrico Ohnemüller, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of bunch, said: “By combining that foundation with bunch’s AI-native private markets platform, we strive to give clients the best of both worlds: continuity of high-touch local service, and a modern operating infrastructure built for the complexity of cross-border private markets.”

Under the agreement, bunch has joined founder Massimo Longoni and CFE Finance Group as a shareholder in LFS. The transaction has remained subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with completion expected in the second half of 2026.

Massimo Longoni, Founder and Board Member of Luxembourg Fund Services, said: “With its proprietary technology, investment capacity and broader private markets capabilities, we believe this partnership… creates a stronger platform for our clients and positions the business well for future growth.”

The partnership has combined LFS’ Luxembourg-based fund administration expertise and long-standing client relationships with bunch’s AI-native private markets platform. Both companies have said the arrangement is intended to maintain continuity for existing clients while creating opportunities to modernise fund operations through digital infrastructure.

The combined offering has been designed to support institutional and alternative investment managers with services spanning onboarding, compliance, capital calls, fund accounting, investor reporting and broader fund lifecycle management. LFS’ leadership team and existing shareholders have remained in place to ensure continuity throughout the transition.

The partnership has supported bunch’s strategy of expanding its footprint across European wealth and fund administration markets while addressing growing demand for AI-enabled infrastructure as private markets continue to scale and regulatory requirements become increasingly complex.