ISSUE 30 - September 2025
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The 2025 Private Equity Benchmark Report is here!
The 2025 Private Equity Benchmark Report analyzes data from over 170 firms worldwide. See how PE dealmaking has shifted over the past year, the challenges shaping today’s market, and the behaviors that separate top performers from the rest. Explore benchmarks on deal volume, origination, and engagement to refine your strategy, strengthen pipelines, and compete more effectively in a crowded market.
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AI at the core of relationship intelligence
Affinity AI powers relationship scoring, enrichment, and introduction mapping across your network. With Deal Assist, Notetaker, and Industry Insights, AI automates data entry and analysis so dealmakers can focus on high-value opportunities. Built with enterprise security and open APIs, Affinity integrates with the broader AI ecosystem without ever training on your data.
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See more than 18% of your deal universe
On average, private equity firms capture only 18% of the opportunities in their universe, leaving more than 80% of potential high-value deals untouched. Learn how AI is reshaping origination by revealing hidden pathways, expanding market visibility, and accelerating the move from target to signed deal.
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Campfire 2025: Affinity’s flagship relationship intelligence conference
On October 1st, private capital leaders will gather in San Francisco for a day full of fireside chats and strategic insights. From AI-driven deal sourcing to building a scalable, integrated tech stack—register now to learn from industry leaders, exchange insights, and build lasting connections.
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The state of AI in investing with BlackRock and OpenAI
Hear from experts at BlackRock and OpenAI as they explore how AI is reshaping workflows, unlocking new insights, and redefining what’s possible for deal teams. Learn where AI can drive real value and how to assess readiness across your portfolio.
VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY
“With its automation capabilities, Affinity does the heavy lifting. Triggers ensure we get the right data at the right time, and reports are automated and have a scheduled delivery. Since implementing these features, we’ve seen a ~60% improvement in data completeness and saved two and a half hours per person each week - making investors’ lives significantly easier.”
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