Executive Summary In 2024–2025, investment managers moved from proofs-of-concept to production pilots. In 2026, the winners will scale agentic (workflow-driven) AI that is explainable, governed, and measured—not just impressive demos. The firms that pull ahead will pair relationship intelligence with … Read More
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Stay up to date with the latest thinking on CRM, deal management, and relationship intelligence. From private equity to venture capital and beyond, our articles are designed to help investment firms source better deals, strengthen relationships, and scale with confidence.
Future of Relationship Intelligence (2025): How Graphs, Signals & AI Agents Will Change Dealmaking
Executive Summary: Why Relationship Intelligence Is Moving From Static CRM Fields to Live Graphs In private markets, access and timing are everything. The firms that consistently win are not those with the biggest lists, but those with the clearest view … Read More
Fund of Funds CRM Guide (2025): Manager Selection, ODD/IDD, Pacing & LP Reporting
Executive Summary Funds of funds win by doing two things consistently: selecting winning managers and strengthening GP relationships over time. That requires more than a contact list. You’re sourcing emerging managers across strategies and geographies, running ODD/IDD with evidence, pacing … Read More
Best CRM for Venture Capital in 2025: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Executive Summary Venture capital is a network sport played at pipeline speed. Deals begin long before a deck arrives, and they rarely travel in straight lines. Partners, founders, angels, co-investors, customers, experts, and LPs all collide across threads that pause, … Read More
Accelerator CRM Guide (2025): Applications, Cohorts, Mentors & Investor Relations
Executive Summary Startup accelerators and incubators play a critical role in the global innovation ecosystem. Each year, thousands of founders apply to programs such as Y Combinator, Techstars, and Seedcamp, hoping to secure mentorship, funding, and a network for growth. … Read More
Hedge Fund IR CRM Guide (2025): Investor Relations, Fundraising & Compliance
Executive Summary Performance still matters—but in 2025, asset growth is won or lost in investor relations. LPs expect faster responses, deeper transparency, and audit-ready reporting. At the same time, regulatory scrutiny has intensified (SEC examinations, marketing rule, record-keeping, MNPI controls), … Read More
Family Office CRM Guide (2025): Relationships, Deal Flow & Governance
Executive Summary Family offices have grown at an unprecedented pace. According to EY and UBS, there are now more than 10,000 family offices worldwide, with at least half founded in the last 15 years. Assets under management are measured in … Read More
Private Equity CRM Software (2025): How It Works, Key Features & Why It Matters
Private Equity CRM Software: Executive Summary (2025) Private equity (PE) is a relationship and process business. Your competitive edge comes from three capabilities working in lockstep: superior coverage (who you know), consistent execution (how you work), and credible reporting (how … Read More
Private Credit CRM (2025) Guide: Direct Lending, Covenants & MNPI
Private Credit CRM: Executive Summary Private credit is one of the fastest-growing private markets segments. Direct lending, mezzanine finance, unitranche structures, and specialty finance now account for more than $1.6 trillion in global AUM, with assets expected to double again … Read More
CRM vs Excel for Deal Teams (2025): Pros, Cons & When to Switch
CRM vs Excel Executive Summary (2025) Deal teams love Excel for speed and flexibility. But once you’re managing sensitive buyer lists, NDAs/CIMs, and firm-wide coverage, spreadsheets introduce governance risk, data drift, and adoption headaches. Use Excel for small, short-lived pipelines. … Read More