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.

Your competitive edge isn’t built on what systems your portcos use. It’s built on how fast you can turn their data — any data — into action.