The data revolution is one of the most significant human advances of the 21st Century. But what does this mean for private markets?
To find out, we've surveyed 300 senior executives working in alternative investment firms across the UK, Europe and the US to learn about how they use, interact with, and analyse data.
THE STATE OF PLAY
Current data practices in private markets, key focus areas and strategic priorities
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The data revolution is one of the most significant human advances of the 21st Century. But what does this mean for private markets?
To find out, we've surveyed 300 senior executives working in alternative investment firms across the UK, Europe and the US to learn about how they use, interact with, and analyse data.
THE STATE OF PLAY
Current data practices in private markets, key focus areas and strategic priorities
DISCOVER MORE ››
OUR KEY FINDINGS
Size matters
of firms with funds of €1 billion or more have an established data strategy that drives their deal-making
Humans are essential
of firms with funds of under €250 million have a dedicated resource focused on their data strategy
of firms with funds of more than €1 billion have a dedicated resource focused on their data strategy
Confidence depends on size
of firms with larger funds are confident in the quality and accuracy of third party data sources
of firms targeting smaller funds are confident in the quality and accuracy of third party data sources
External validation is vital for ESG reporting – but it costs
of firms with funds of more than €1 billion lean on both internal management and third-party support to collect and report on ESG data
of firms with funds of under €250 million lean on both internal management and third-party support to collect and report on ESG data
Innovation costs
of all firms consider the need for continuous investment in next-generation technology as a main data challenge
cite this as the single most challenging aspect
Data can drive deals
of all firms consider measuring portfolio and / or project performance to be one of the most critical outcomes of a data strategy
Size matters
of firms with funds of €1 billion or more have an established data strategy that drives their deal-making
Humans are essential
of firms with funds of under €250 million have a dedicated resource focused on their data strategy
of firms with funds of more than €1 billion have a dedicated resource focused on their data strategy
Confidence depends on size
of firms with larger funds are confident in the quality and accuracy of third party data sources
of firms targeting smaller funds are confident in the quality and accuracy of third party data sources
External validation is vital for ESG reporting – but it costs
of firms with funds of more than €1 billion lean on both internal management and third-party support to collect and report on ESG data
of firms with funds of under €250 million lean on both internal management and third-party support to collect and report on ESG data
Innovation costs
of all firms consider the need for continuous investment in next-generation technology as a main data challenge
cite this as the single most challenging aspect
Data can drive deals
of all firms consider measuring portfolio and / or project performance to be one of the most critical outcomes of a data strategy
KEY FINDINGS SOURCE: Aztec Group & Acuris Report – Differentiation Through Data (Nov. 2022)
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