AI in Private Markets

Accelerating Adoption in 2025

A practical guide to implementing AI in private markets and laying the groundwork for future innovation.
Front page of 2024 GC Report

Due diligence is taking 64% longer

M&A due diligence timelines have risen from 123 to 203 days.
Time spent on due diligence (days)
"2024 was the year when companies that weren't involved in AI realized they should have been involved."
Paul Loynes
Former General Counsel
SoftBank Investment Advisers

2025: the year of AI adoption

AI is changing the way private markets firms operate, the skills they need, and how they deliver and measure success across the full fund lifecycle.

Fundraising
0x
timelines have doubled since 2021
Dealmaking
0%
of managers are using or planning to use AI within investment strategy or research
Portfolio management
0%
of European PE firms are or plan to use AI to support value creation by 2025
"AI won't replace professionals any time soon; professionals who use AI will replace those who don't."
Frederik Muelke
Head of Alternative Assets
Robin AI

Time to act

If you’re new to the space, 2025 is the year to take your first steps on the AI adoption journey. For those already on board, it’s time to discover what more is possible.