Benchmark results
Median number of contacts added per user
Similar to all firms and top firms, network growth was inconsistent forfirms like yours, with a large mid-year dip followed by a rebound in Q4 2023. In Q1 2024, network growth increased 16% QoQ forfirms like yours, likely in an attempt to source more network-driven deals after an inconsistent year for dealmaking.
Median number of emails sent and received per user
Engagement grew for top firms, but was inconsistent for everyone else. With a 35% QoQ increase in emails in Q1 2024 (alongside an increase in network growth and a decrease in deal volume),firms like yours are likely prioritizing outbound deal sourcing and portco support.
Deal volume
View chartMedian number of deals added per firm
While top firms held the majority of deals, firms like yours saw inconsistent deal flow. Firms like yours saw decreases every quarter except for Q3 2023, when deal volume increased 13% QoQ. In Q1 2024, deal volume was down 35% YoY for firms like yours, though all firms and top firms also saw YoY declines during this period.
Engagement
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