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Is your portfolio AI-ready? Why data strategy is the key to value creation.
AI is reshaping valuations, but without the right data strategy, many businesses risk falling behind. With 61% of companies already embeddin
Feb 142 min read


The UK’s AI Blueprint: What you need to know
The UK is doubling down on AI with AI Growth Zones, expanded computing power, and a push for AI in public services—all while balancing innov
Jan 162 min read


AI is for life, not just for Christmas!
The RSPCA reminds us that ‘a dog is for life, not just for Christmas’, the same applies to AI.
Nov 27, 20244 min read


The growing importance of data & AI due diligence in a changing legal landscape
As legislation like the EU AI Act and the UK’s DMCC Act become increasingly prominent, one message was clear: data and AI DD is vital.
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Data as a Commercial Asset
The data landscape is rapidly evolving – reshaping how we understand and value companies.
Jul 19, 20242 min read


AI Due Diligence: evaluating substance over hype in investment opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a cornerstone of business innovation. It's no surprise that the majority of investment memorandums
Jul 10, 20243 min read


The Power of Advanced Modelling for Revenue Generation & Customer Retention
Leveraging advanced analytics is not just a strategy—it's a necessity.
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Scaling AI pragmatically, particularly for PE-owned companies & investors
It’s hard not to get caught up in the hype and sheer potential of AI – particularly generative AI. Which is why McKinsey's recent article..
May 28, 20243 min read


CFO insights: Data is the tide that lifts all ships
Unlocking CFO potential: The power of data and analytics for private equity-owned businesses
May 9, 20241 min read


Converting data outputs into business outcomes
Data-driven growth goes beyond technical competence in analytics. Translating insights into actions necessitates identification of the most
Feb 7, 20242 min read


New York State of Mind
Last week, Adam and I had the extraordinary opportunity of speaking at Riverside Acceleration Capital’s CEO Forum in New York. The topic...
Oct 31, 20234 min read


Onwards and upwards
Wow, what an incredible experience spending last week with our phenomenal DataDiligence team in the beautiful city of Prague! 🏰 As we...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


How can Generative AI boost your product strategy - and your company's value?
Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text, images, music, or code, based on existing...
Sep 20, 20233 min read


GENERATING RETURNS - Generative AI's impact on key sectors and private equity investments
The technological landscape is rapidly changing. And investors’ attention with it. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a...
Aug 16, 20233 min read


AI readiness
How AI ready is your business? Or the business you are looking to invest into, or divest from? 'AI readiness' is now, arguably, the first...
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Unlocking Hidden Value: Data Monetisation for Private Equity-Owned Businesses
In today's data-driven world, leveraging data to generate revenue is a game-changer – especially for private equity-owned businesses who...
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Value creation & risks: Generative AI for private equity managers and portfolio companies
Generative AI is an exciting and transformative technology. It presents significant value creation opportunities but also inherent risks...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Pricing. Pricing. Pricing.
It’s no secret that M&A deal activity started slowly in 2023. So, I was delighted to note in EY's 1Q 2023 Private Equity Pulse that March...
May 3, 20232 min read


Data diagnostic: the next step in value creation
"Global M&A activity shrank to its lowest level in more than a decade in Q1 2023, as rising interest rates, high inflation and fears of a...
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Sustainability: if you can't measure it you can't improve it
Sustainability is a critical concern for individuals, businesses, investors, and governments worldwide. As we strive towards a more...
Mar 29, 20231 min read

Every company is a data company
Irrespective of sector. Geography. Or maturity. Every single company in the world creates data as a result of its operations. And almost...
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Do more
‘The best of times, and the worst of times,’ was the headline takeaway I wrote at the top of my notepad during last week's The Riverside...
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Data DD insights: Radiology
Data and analytics play an important role in HealthTech, so it is no wonder many of our data due diligence projects are in this hot...
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Getting Frank about due diligence
In 2021, JPMorgan Chase & Co. paid US175 million for Frank – a platform "designed to make college more affordable for millions of...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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