The verdict in three sentences
A private equity firm website with an investor portal is budgeted at EUR 25,000 to 70,000 excl. VAT in 2026 (about GBP 21,000 to 60,000), depending on the number of funds and the level of integration. Most of the cost sits in the secure area: two-factor authentication, permissions per fund and per LP, a document access log and distribution of quarterly reports. The public site should stay restrained, bilingual and flawless on regulatory and SFDR disclosures.
What an LP expects from an investor portal in 2026
Institutional limited partners (insurers, family offices, funds of funds) compare their managers' portals. They expect single access to all their funds, quarterly reports published on fixed dates, capital calls and distribution notices, ESG reports and SFDR annexes, in English and often French.
For a manager with 4 funds and EUR 900 M under management, serving 300 LPs, the typical scope covers a public site of 15 to 25 pages, a secure area segregated by fund and by investor, and an admin console for the investor relations team.
| Component | 2026 range (EUR excl. VAT) | Watch points |
|---|---|---|
| Public site EN and FR (15 to 25 pages) | 12,000 to 25,000 | Team, strategy, portfolio, regulatory notices |
| Investor portal (permissions per fund and LP) | 8,000 to 22,000 | Strict segregation, bulk document upload |
| Two-factor authentication (TOTP, SMS or SSO) | 2,000 to 5,000 | Account recovery without leaks |
| Access log and audit exports | 2,500 to 6,000 | Who opened which document, when |
| SFDR pages and regulatory documents | 1,500 to 4,000 | Article 8 or 9, sustainability policy, complaints |
| Publication notifications (email) | 1,000 to 3,000 | Bulk send per fund, no attachments |
| Penetration testing before launch | 3,000 to 7,000 | Report kept for compliance |
Public site and compliance: regulator, SFDR, GDPR
The public part is a reputation tool. It presents the investment thesis, the team, portfolio companies (with management approval) and ESG publications. Obligations to cover: sustainability disclosures required by SFDR (risk integration policy, principal adverse impacts statement), complaints handling policy, remuneration policy, GDPR notices and cookie management. In London, FCA financial promotion rules add the same principle: nothing promotional should reach retail visitors.
One simple rule avoids risk: no fund performance or marketing document should be accessible without authentication and verification of professional investor status. The access log then serves as evidence during an inspection or a dispute.
Build, rent or combine?
Three options coexist. Specialised SaaS portals launch quickly but charge per investor or per fund. Custom development costs more upfront but pays off beyond 2 or 3 funds. The hybrid option (custom site, SaaS data room) is common but fragments the LP experience.
| Criterion | Specialised SaaS portal | Custom build | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | EUR 3,000 to 10,000 | EUR 25,000 to 70,000 | EUR 18,000 to 35,000 |
| Annual cost (300 LPs, 4 funds) | EUR 18,000 to 40,000 | EUR 4,000 to 9,000 | EUR 12,000 to 25,000 |
| Time to launch | 4 to 6 weeks | 10 to 16 weeks | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Brand image | Limited | Full | Partial |
| Ownership of data and logs | Vendor | You | Mixed |
| 5-year total cost | EUR 93,000 to 210,000 | EUR 45,000 to 115,000 | EUR 78,000 to 160,000 |
Mini case study
Mark, head of investor relations at a manager with 4 funds, EUR 900 M under management and 300 LPs, currently pays EUR 32,000 a year for a SaaS portal and still emails some reports.
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- Custom project chosen: EUR 52,000 excl. VAT (public site 18,000, secure area 20,000, 2FA and access log 8,000, SFDR 2,000, pentest 4,000)
- Maintenance and hosting: EUR 6,500 per year
- Annual saving: 32,000 - 6,500 = EUR 25,500
- Payback: 52,000 / 25,500 = about 2 years
On top of that, about 6 hours are saved per quarter on each reporting campaign, with full traceability of document views.
FAQ
How much does a PE firm website cost without an investor portal?
A compliant bilingual public site costs EUR 12,000 to 25,000 excl. VAT. The secure area usually adds EUR 15,000 to 45,000 depending on the number of funds.
Is two-factor authentication essential?
Yes, institutional LPs increasingly require it in due diligence. Its cost remains modest, EUR 2,000 to 5,000 excl. VAT.
Must data be hosted in the UK or the EU?
It is not mandatory, but hosting in the EU or UK simplifies GDPR compliance. Count EUR 150 to 400 per month for secure, backed-up hosting.
How long until launch?
10 to 16 weeks for a custom project, penetration testing included. Plan go-live ahead of a quarterly reporting campaign.
Can we import historical reports?
Yes, a bulk import per fund and per quarter costs EUR 1,500 to 4,000 excl. VAT for a few thousand documents.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of funds, LPs and your compliance requirements: we will price the public site, investor portal and security with an indicative budget and a timeline aligned with your next reporting cycle. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
