Global Capability Centres for Private Equity Firms
Build a scalable backbone for your portfolio operations
Deals move fast, and so does your team. You buy, build, and integrate. But your finance and back-office operations often struggle to keep pace. Costs climb, reporting slows, and visibility across platforms weakens.
A dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) changes that. It centralizes operational delivery, improves reporting consistency, and scales effortlessly with every new acquisition. For PE-backed groups, a GCC is not just a cost play. It is a control, speed, and value creation enabler.
The Challenge PE Firms Face
Rising costs and fragmentation
Each portfolio company runs its own finance, accounting, and compliance functions. The result is duplication, inflated overheads, and loss of margin.
Lack of consistency and control
Different systems and local processes make portfolio-wide reporting slow and unreliable. Benchmarking performance becomes difficult and risks creep in.
Slow post-deal integration
New acquisitions often hit operational bottlenecks during onboarding. Integration of finance and reporting functions can delay value realization.
Limited scalability
As the portfolio grows, support functions need more people and systems. Expansion becomes costly and inefficient.
Focus dilution
Your senior teams end up buried in routine tasks instead of driving value creation.
The GCC Advantage
We help PE firms build Global Capability Centers that solve these challenges head-on.
One hub for your portfolio
Centralize accounting, reporting, and compliance for all entities under a single, well-governed structure.
Standardized processes and systems
Establish one reporting framework and set of KPIs across the portfolio. Gain instant visibility on performance and control.
Faster integration and onboarding
When a new company joins, the GCC absorbs its finance and support functions quickly, keeping the integration curve short.
Smarter cost model
Reduce overheads through an efficient offshore base without losing control or quality. Build capacity at a fraction of onshore costs.
Robust governance and compliance
We design every GCC with strong oversight, auditability, and regulatory alignment from day one.
Shift focus to value
With the repetitive work handled offshore, your deal and finance teams can focus on analysis, optimization, and growth.
Why Partner with Samera Global
- Deep experience in setting up GCCs for financial and professional services firms.
- Custom models built for multi-entity, high-growth PE platforms.
- End-to-end delivery including design, recruitment, systems, and controls.
- Strong on-ground teams in India providing quality, continuity, and scalability.
The 90-Day Roadmap
1
Initial Consultation
We start with a deep-dive conversation to understand your business goals, priorities, and vision for the GCC. This helps us carry out feasibility study and design a model that aligns with your strategy.
2
0-30 Days
Strategy & Blueprint
We map your GCC from the ground up:
- Define scope (Associate Pay, Marketing, Appointment Management & Follow Up, Bookkeeping, Payroll, AR/AP)
- Choose the right entity & city (Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad,Hybrid)
- Appoint a local director & site lead
- Shortlist office spaces and IT vendors
- Draft HR & compliance policies (data security, code of conduct, leave policies)
By Day 30, you’ll have a clear blueprint + leadership in place.
3
31-60 Days
Incorporation & Infrastructure
We make your GCC official:
- Register your Pvt Ltd entity (PAN, GST, EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax)
- Open bank accounts & onboard a compliance CA
- Secure your office (leased/managed/coworking)
- IT & security stack live (firewalls, VPN, laptops, cloud accounting software)
- Begin hiring people and support staff
By Day 60, your entity + office + IT + first hires are ready.
4
61-90 Days
Go-Live & Integration
We bring your GCC to life:
- Associate Pay, Marketing, Appointment Management & Follow Up, Bookkeeping, Payroll, AR/AP
- KPI dashboards in place (SLA, TAT, error rates)
- Weekly governance calls with UK HQ
- Cross-border culture alignment (holiday calendars, team-building, integration)
- Compliance framework active (POSH, tax filings, PF/ESIC tracker)
By Day 90, your GCC is fully operational and integrated with HQ.
5
Ongoing Support
Once your GCC is live, we provide continuous support – performance tracking, optimisation, and scaling opportunities – so your centre grows with your business.
Our GCC packages
FEASIBILITY PACKAGE
GCC Potential Assessment
Who it’s for:
Businesses exploring whether setting up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India makes strategic and financial sense.
Inclusions:
- Market research on talent availability, cost structures, and infrastructure
- Risk assessment: legal, tax, compliance, and geopolitical considerations
- Financial modelling: projected savings and ROI
- Recommended GCC strategy (functions to start with, scale-up roadmap)
BASIC PACKAGE
Entity Setup
Who it’s for:
Startups and SMEs that want a simple, compliant presence in India.
Inclusions:
- Business structure advisory (Pvt Ltd, LLP, etc.)
- Drafting Articles of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (MOA )-Company bylaws
- Digital Signature certificate (DSC) and Director identification number (DIN) set up
- Legal incorporation & ROC filings
- FEMA Compliance- FDI declaration by Filling FC-GPR at RBI portal
- PAN, GST, bank account setup
- Compliance checklist & initial advisory-up to Form INC 20A
Outcome:
A legally established Indian entity ready for operations.
GROWTH PACKAGE
Entity + HR & Talent
Who it’s for:
Companies that need a presence + the right team to kickstart operations.
Inclusions:
- Everything in Basic Package
- End-to-end recruitment across roles (Tech, Ops, HR, Finance)
- HR policy creation & registration with labour laws
- Payroll management and employee benefits-Intro to Zoho & coordination with Zoho team
- Initial infrastructure support (office space advisory)
Outcome:
A fully registered entity with an operational team on the ground.
ENTERPRISE PACKAGE
Full GCC Setup
Who it’s for:
Mid-large businesses seeking a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India.
Inclusions:
- Everything in Growth Package
- Office setup (lease, design, IT infrastructure)
- Cross-border operational alignment with HQ
- Multi-department team buildout (Tech, Product, Marketing, Finance, etc.)
- Data security, legal, and tax frameworks- Meeting with the compliance officer/Indian CA
- Ongoing operational management OR BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer)
- Cultural Alignment & Engagement – Cross-Cultural Training, Leadership & Values Integration, Engagement programs to build a strong, connected culture
Outcome:
A turnkey GCC delivering multi-functional value from Day 1.
CUSTOM/B2B OUTSOURCING PACKAGE
Build Your Own
Who it’s for:
Businesses with unique needs.
Options:
- Customer support
- Marketing
- Content writing
- Full finance function set up including Accounting, Bookkeeping + VAT, YE + Corporation Tax, PTR
- AR/AP
Transform your Portfolio Operations to Become Future Ready.
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Or give us a call:
UK
(+44) 20 7100 8788
US
+1 (929) 542 1710
India
(+91) 011 4759 7224
Talk to our GCC specialists and explore how we can help you build a structure that scales with your next deal.