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Preqin Acquires Colmore, Latest Deal to bring Market Data and LP Portfolio Management Closer Together

Preqin Acquires Colmore, Latest Deal to bring Market Data and LP Portfolio Management Closer Together

As Preqin announces the acquisition of Colmore, PE Stack takes a look at the deal and how the stated strategy compares to other integrated market data and SaaS solutions in the competitive LP-focused solutions space.

How are Private Equity and Venture Capital Tech Firms Funded?

How are Private Equity and Venture Capital Tech Firms Funded?

Predictable recurring revenue streams, sticky products, a growing industry… in addition to the valuable services they provide, private capital software and data vendors also represent a compelling investment opportunity.

An LP's Fiduciary Duty?

An LP's Fiduciary Duty?

In a ‘buyers’ market’ fundraising environment, the onus tends to fall on fund managers to adapt and prepare for a demanding and extended process. But what about LPs? After all, almost all LPs have a fiduciary responsibility to their stakeholders to engage in a best-practice fund sourcing process. As the ratio of available funds to planned commitments gets ever-larger, LPs must also consider how their processes must evolve if they are to retain confidence in their ability to select the best funds.