Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from hype to reality in private equity. AI is the engine. But without high-quality data as fuel, it can’t deliver value.

A recent article in Private Equity International highlighted just how quickly this shift is happening. The majority of GPs now rank AI as a top strategic priority, citing benefits such as efficiency gains, better data and reporting, improved decision-making, and stronger risk management. LPs are also beginning to explore practical use cases in areas like portfolio monitoring, deal sourcing, and performance analysis.