The foundational toolkit for building a modern, alpha-generating private markets playbook.In private markets, relying on familiar networks and well-known deal flow is no longer enough. Firms need broader, deeper intelligence to identify high-potential opportunities before they become visible to the market. Fund managers surveyed for S&P Global’s 2026 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook said that fractured or unstructured data was the single greatest barrier to obtaining the intelligence needed for deals. Other top responses included lack of differentiated or proprietary data and inaccurate data.The stakes are high. The opacity of private markets can obscure complex ownership structures and create unforeseen post-acquisition liabilities. Incomplete or unreliable data can lead to flawed valuation models, hidden operational risks, and can introduce investment risk. Addressing these issues requires not just more data, but better data. Discover how the leaders in this space are using the right data to:Identify off-market and proprietary targets at scale.Support diligence with standardized financials, transaction data, and ownership intelligence.Map complex corporate relationships.Monitor portfolio performance, market shifts, and workforce dynamics after close.
