The data powering private markets

How can LPs use Preqin's private markets data for manager selection and due diligence?

Limited partners can use Preqin to identify and evaluate fund managers across every stage of the investment lifecycle. Filter managers by strategy, geography, vintage year, and track record, then dive into transparent fund-level performance data — including net IRR, multiples, and cash flow metrics — to benchmark against peers. With performance data on 62,000+ funds and detailed investor profiles, LPs can conduct early due diligence, compare fund terms, and shortlist managers with confidence. Explore our manager selection solutions to learn more.

How does Preqin collect and validate its private markets data?

Preqin combines the expertise of 500+ multilingual researchers with cutting-edge technology to source, verify, and maintain data accuracy. We receive over 28,000 regular data submissions annually from 6,000+ GPs, and 75% of LP profiles are updated through direct researcher conversations. Data is also sourced from regulatory filings, FOIA requests, news monitoring (60+ global sources daily), and press releases. Every data point goes through a stringent verification process — cross-referenced against benchmarks and validated by domain experts — so you can trust the information underpinning your decisions.

How can GPs use Preqin's private markets database to support fundraising?

General partners can leverage Preqin's investor database of 33,000+ active allocators to identify prospective LPs by asset class preference, geographic focus, commitment size, and historical allocation activity. Build targeted outreach lists, track fundraising activity across the market, and understand which investors are actively deploying capital. Preqin also enables GPs to contribute their own fund data — free of charge — to increase visibility among 200,000+ professionals using the platform. Discover how our fundraising tools can help you raise capital faster.

What fund performance benchmarks and metrics are available in Preqin Pro?

Preqin Pro offers the most comprehensive suite of private capital performance tools available, including median, pooled, and money-weighted benchmarks, custom benchmarks, horizon IRRs, Public Market Equivalent (PME) comparisons, and the Preqin Quarterly Index. With transparent fund-level cash flow data across 62,000+ funds, you can benchmark by vintage year, strategy, geography, and fund size. Preqin pioneered the use of FOIA to collect transparent return data — complemented by voluntary contributions from 12,000+ fund managers — giving you unmatched depth for performance analysis.

Can I integrate Preqin's private markets data into my existing systems and workflows?

Yes. Preqin offers flexible Enterprise Data Solutions that allow you to access our full dataset via Feeds APIs (for bulk data ingestion into data lakes and decision-making models) or Operational APIs (for on-demand access in CRMs, dashboards, and reporting tools). Pre-built integrations are also available for Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel, Snowflake, and AWS. Whether you need to power a proprietary analytics environment or simply enrich your CRM, our data delivery is platform-agnostic and tailored to your technical requirements.