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Nov 27, 20244 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.

Oct 6, 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.

Jul 18, 20242 min read

Data as a Commercial Asset

The data landscape is rapidly evolving – reshaping how we understand and value companies.

Jul 9, 20243 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

Jun 18, 20242 min read

The Power of Advanced Modelling for Revenue Generation & Customer Retention

Leveraging advanced analytics is not just a strategy—it's a necessity.

May 27, 20243 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 8, 20241 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

Feb 7, 20242 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

Oct 31, 20234 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 3, 20232 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...

Sep 19, 20233 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...

Aug 15, 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...

Jul 11, 20231 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...

Jun 12, 20232 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 6, 20233 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...

May 2, 20232 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...

Apr 4, 20231 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...

Mar 28, 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 22, 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 15, 20232 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...

Feb 14, 20231 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 8, 20232 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 6, 20231 min read

Welcome Veronika!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of - Veronika Bauer to the DataDiligence team. Veronika is an experienced data science...

Feb 2, 20232 min read

Why settle for 5?

In the game of scrabble, the word ‘data’ has a score of just 5. Not too impressive to be honest. In the world of business - however -...