Operational Due Diligence: Matching Expectations, Improving Outcomes
Operational due diligence (“ODD”) is a relatively recent component of the due diligence process for many hedge fund professionals. It wasn’t until 2008 that the industry began to see widespread guidance on the topic, and it has only been in the last three years that a number of investors have formed separate ODD teams. Because the concepts and processes behind ODD are still in their nascent phases, there is still a fair amount of uncertainty around best practice guidelines, causing frustration for both managers and investors alike. In an effort to begin to establish a better framework
