While the buyside has been the most prominent user of alternative data since 2012 – since 2017, Eagle Alpha has been actively working with data-driven private equity firms that are keen to integrate alternative data into their established investment processes. This approach signifies a new frontier in investment strategy, where conventional methods are augmented by rich, diverse datasets.

In an environment of softer valuations, alternative data becomes a key tool in identifying lucrative buying opportunities. By leveraging nuanced market data, private equity firms can pinpoint undervalued assets and emerging market segments. In this domain, private equity firms often opt for annual subscriptions with data vendors. This continuous stream of data provides a robust foundation for identifying and assessing potential investment opportunities, a crucial edge in the competitive world of private equity…

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In the world of finance, every millisecond provides a stock trading advantage. Every insight helps investors assemble the optimal portfolio, maximizing gains and mitigating risk. A small discovery or tweak can mean millions, even billions of dollars in gains.

So while AI is being evaluated and applied in virtually every market sector, financial services is embracing it in a range of strategic ways as companies seek that financial edge; that includes tapping AI for data analysis and processing in support of major investment decisions.

One of the most promising applications of AI in the financial services sector is in private company investing. While it may not be the most widely discussed segment, the numbers speak for themselves: …

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