Compliance · AML / KYC

LP Verification That's Thorough Without Being Painful

Replaces manual verification spreadsheets. Archstone handles identity verification, accredited investor checks, and AML screening in a single workflow — so you can onboard LPs in days instead of weeks.

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The LP onboarding bottleneck every GP dreads

You've got an LP ready to commit $500K to your fund. They've signed the subscription agreement. Now comes the part that derails closings: collecting their government-issued ID, proof of accredited investor status, source-of-funds documentation, and running AML/KYC checks. You send a checklist email. They reply with half the documents. You chase the rest over three follow-ups. Your compliance counsel reviews everything manually and flags a missing W-9. Another week passes.

For an emerging manager running a $10M fund with twenty LPs, this back-and-forth consumes dozens of hours per closing. And it doesn't end at onboarding — Regulation D requires you to have a reasonable belief that each LP is an accredited investor at the time of investment. If an LP's accreditation letter expires mid-fundraise, you need to know. If a new OFAC or sanctions list update flags a match, you need to catch it. Manual spreadsheets can't keep up.

Archstone replaces this entire process with a digital verification workflow. Each LP gets a secure portal to upload required documents. The system validates completeness, tracks accreditation expiration dates, monitors sanctions lists, and generates compliance-ready reports for your records and your auditor. What used to take weeks of email tennis now takes a few clicks.

Verification that runs itself

Digital identity verification

LPs upload government-issued ID and proof of address through a secure portal. Archstone validates document types, flags incomplete submissions, and stores everything in an encrypted, audit-ready format tied to the LP's profile.

Accreditation status tracking

Track each LP's accredited investor qualification method — income test, net worth test, professional certification, or entity status. Archstone monitors expiration dates on third-party accreditation letters and alerts you 60 days before renewal is needed.

Document collection workflows

Send a single link and your LP sees a personalized checklist of required documents — subscription agreement, W-9 or W-8BEN, accreditation letter, ID, and any fund-specific requirements. Auto-reminders chase outstanding items so you don't have to.

Expiration monitoring

Accreditation letters, government IDs, and entity certifications all have expiration dates. Archstone tracks every one and sends proactive alerts when documents are approaching expiry, so you're never caught with stale verification records during an audit.

Risk scoring

Each LP receives an automated risk score based on jurisdiction, entity structure, source of funds, and PEP (politically exposed person) screening. High-risk profiles are flagged for enhanced due diligence before you accept their commitment.

Compliance-ready reports

Generate a full AML/KYC compliance report for any LP or your entire investor base with one click. Each report includes verification status, document inventory, risk assessment, and a timestamped audit trail — ready for your fund auditor or SEC examination.

How GPs use AML / KYC verification

New LP Onboarding

Close new LPs in days, not weeks

When an LP commits, send them a single verification link. They upload their ID, accreditation letter, and W-9 in one session. Archstone validates completeness instantly, flags any missing items, and gives you a green light to proceed with the closing — no email chains required.

Annual Re-Verification

Keep your records current automatically

Archstone monitors accreditation and ID expiration dates across your entire LP base. When documents are 60 days from expiring, the system sends a renewal request directly to the LP. You see a dashboard of verification status across all investors at a glance.

Fund Audit Preparation

Hand your auditor a complete package

When your annual audit arrives, export a complete AML/KYC compliance package for every LP — verification documents, accreditation status, risk scores, and timestamped activity logs. What used to take a week of assembling files takes five minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What accreditation verification methods does Archstone support?

Archstone supports all SEC-recognized accreditation methods: income verification (individual or joint), net worth verification, professional certifications (Series 7, 65, 82), entity status (qualified institutional buyer, family office, trust), and third-party accreditation letters from licensed verification providers.

How is LP data stored and protected?

All LP verification documents are encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 encryption. Documents are stored in isolated, access-controlled storage buckets. Only authorized fund administrators can view LP verification records, and all access is logged in the audit trail.

Does Archstone run sanctions and PEP screening?

Yes. Archstone screens LP names and entities against OFAC SDN lists, global sanctions databases, and PEP registries. Screening runs automatically at onboarding and periodically thereafter. Any new matches trigger an immediate alert to the fund administrator for review.

Can international LPs use the verification workflow?

Absolutely. The workflow adapts for non-US investors — accepting W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E forms, international passports, and jurisdiction-specific documentation. Risk scoring accounts for the LP's country of residence and applicable international AML regulations.

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