For hedge funds

You need to talk to an expert by Thursday. Not sign a contract by Thursday.

Nomais is the expert-network alternative for hedge funds — a bespoke on-demand expert-call service. Submit a research brief and receive vetted expert profiles fast — faster than a traditional expert network. Consultations are pay-per-result: no sourcing fees, no annual commitments, no payment unless the call delivers value.

Submit a research brief

The problem

The cost of traditional expert networks

A five-figure annual retainer before you've seen a single profile. $1,000–1,500 per hour on top. 3–5 days to source, then more days to schedule. And if the expert isn't a fit — you've already paid.

This model was built for the largest funds with dedicated research teams and predictable call volume. If you're running lean, it's a bad deal.

A formal contract representing traditional expert-network commitments

The solution

A pay-per-result expert research service

You write a research brief. Five minutes.

Fast: 3–5 expert profiles on your desk — sooner than a traditional EN. Background, relevance to your question, compliance status — all verified.

You pick who you want to talk to. We schedule it.

Your analyst talks directly to the expert, one-on-one. Same quality of conversation you'd get anywhere.

Good call? Pay. Not what you needed? $0.

Running a systematic strategy? See our primary research as a service for AI-native funds. Building models? We also do domain-expert sourcing for AI training.

A vetted expert consultation in progress

How it works

From brief to expert call

Step 01

Tell us what you need to learn

Chat with your associate agent — no form. Describe your question in plain language; we shape it into a brief.

nomais.io · brief
I'm your research associate. What do you need to learn?
Are a target's inventory and lead-time claims accurate before earnings?
Understood. Who would know — former supply-chain leaders at the target's tier-1?
Yes. I need profiles by Thursday.
I'll source 3–5 vetted profiles quickly — faster than a traditional EN — for your review.

Step 02

Receive expert profiles

Fast: 3–5 vetted profiles with background, relevance summary, and compliance status — sooner than a traditional expert network.

nomais.io · profiles
Vetted expert profiles · fast
R. Patel
Former SC Director · target's tier-1
Compliance ✓
J. Müller
Procurement Manager · adjacent
Compliance ✓
A. Thompson
Logistics Lead · regional
Compliance ✓

Step 03

Choose and schedule

Select the expert(s) you want to speak with. We coordinate scheduling.

nomais.io · scheduling
Scheduling
9:00Tue
11:30Tue
14:00Wed
16:00Wed
9:30Thu
13:00Thu

Step 04

Talk and pay only if satisfied

Your analyst talks directly with the expert, one-on-one. Pay only for calls that deliver value.

nomais.io · expert call
Live
Structured transcript
Your analyst
Are their stated lead times accurate?
Former SC Director
No — overstated by ~2 weeks. Inventory is building.
Value delivered88%

The difference

Nomais vs. traditional expert networks

 Traditional ENNomais
Minimum to startFive-figure annual minimum$0 — pay per consultation
CommitmentAnnual contract + sourcing feesPer-engagement, no retainer
Time to expert3–5 days sourcing + schedulingDays, not weeks
If the expert isn't a fitAlready paidDon't pay
Works forFunds with steady, high call volumeAny team — one call or ongoing

In practice

What funds use Nomais for

Verify supply chain claims

Channel check

Verify supply chain claims

Confirm a target's inventory and lead-time claims before earnings.

Stress-test a trend hypothesis

Thesis

Stress-test a trend hypothesis

Pressure-test an industry trend with practitioners living it daily.

Understand enforcement reality

Regulatory

Understand enforcement reality

Learn how a regulation is actually enforced on the ground, not how it's written.

Operational due diligence

M&A

Operational due diligence

Assess a target's real operational status through people who've worked with it.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is an expert network?
An expert network is a service that connects investment and strategy teams with industry practitioners — former executives, customers, and operators — for one-on-one consultations. Traditional networks like GLG, AlphaSights, Guidepoint, and Third Bridge typically require annual contracts; Nomais works per-engagement instead.
Do hedge funds use expert networks?
Yes. Most hedge funds use expert networks for primary research — channel checks, thesis validation, due diligence, and regulatory ground-truth. Nomais gives lean funds the same access to practitioners without an annual minimum.
What are Nomais's advantages over traditional expert networks?
Traditional expert networks — GLG, AlphaSights, Guidepoint, Third Bridge, and Tegus (now AlphaSense) — typically require a five-figure annual contract and charge per call regardless of value. Nomais is the alternative for lean teams: no annual minimum, no sourcing fees, vetted profiles fast (days, not weeks), and pay-per-result — you only pay for calls that deliver value. Same quality of expert conversation; a different commercial model.
How much does an expert consultation cost?
Nomais charges per completed consultation. There are no sourcing fees, retainers, or hidden costs. Pricing depends on expert seniority and domain.
What if the expert isn't relevant?
Clients review full expert profiles before choosing to proceed. If no expert fits the research need, no payment is required.
Is there a minimum commitment?
No. Nomais operates on a per-engagement basis with no annual contracts or minimum spend requirements.
How is compliance handled?
All experts undergo sanctions screening, PEP verification, and conflict checks before their profiles are delivered to clients.

Your only investment is five minutes to write a brief.

Faster than a traditional expert network. $0 unless you're satisfied.

Submit a research brief