GITNUXREPORT 2025

AI In The Private Equity Industry Statistics

Most private equity firms heavily invest in AI for operational, deal, and risk benefits.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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AI-based talent acquisition tools are used by 55% of private equity firms to identify and evaluate potential executives

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AI-based scenario modeling enhances strategic planning for private equity portfolios, used by 66% of firms

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72% of private equity firms report cost savings from AI implementations within their portfolio operations

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The adoption of AI in private equity has led to a 50% reduction in manual data analysis tasks

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AI tools have reduced portfolio monitoring costs by 30% for 58% of private equity firms

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AI-driven deal sourcing has increased deal flow efficiency by 40% in private equity

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72% of private equity managers use AI for due diligence processes

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AI-enhanced data analysis can identify potential investment targets 35% faster than traditional methods

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AI tools in private equity due diligence increase risk assessment accuracy by 25%

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60% of private equity firms utilize natural language processing for market intelligence

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AI-based sentiment analysis is used by 52% of private equity firms to evaluate potential investments

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42% of private equity deals in 2023 involved AI-assisted valuation methods

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The use of AI in private equity due diligence has grown by 150% over the past three years

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40% of private equity firms surveyed plan to deploy AI-powered virtual assistants for deal sourcing by 2024

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64% of private equity firms measure AI’s impact on their deal flow and operational metrics

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76% of private equity firms see AI as vital for digital due diligence

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48% of private equity firms use AI for legal document review and contract analysis

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By 2025, 88% of private equity firms expect AI to be integral in portfolio management

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45% of private equity professionals believe AI reduces human biases in investment decisions

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In 2023, AI contributed to a 15% increase in private equity fund returns globally

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67% of private equity executives believe AI reduces operational risks in portfolio companies

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58% of private equity firms report an improvement in portfolio company transparency due to AI-driven reporting tools

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AI apps used in private equity can improve deal valuation accuracy by up to 20%

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AI-driven credit analysis helps private equity firms better assess solvency and credit risk, increasing accuracy by 35%

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AI has improved data collection and integration efficiency by 60% in private equity firms

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82% of private equity firms believe AI improves portfolio company operational efficiency

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AI algorithms can reduce valuation errors in private equity deals by up to 30%

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AI-driven automation reduces private equity deal closing times by an average of 20 days

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78% of GPs see AI as a key driver for competitive advantage

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70% of private equity firms reported improved data quality and consistency after implementing AI solutions

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78% of private equity firms have invested in or piloted AI solutions as of 2023

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65% of private equity firms plan to increase AI investments over the next two years

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The global private equity AI market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2026

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55% of private equity firms use machine learning to forecast portfolio company performance

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70% of private equity funds are investing in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions

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The adoption rate of AI in private equity due to operational efficiencies increased by 50% from 2021 to 2023

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69% of private equity firms use AI to optimize exit strategies

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48% of private equity firms have dedicated AI teams or specialists

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83% of private equity firms plan to increase their data analytics budget to include more AI tools

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59% of private equity firms consider AI a critical component of their digital transformation strategy

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AI-driven predictive analytics are used by 54% of private equity firms to identify market trends

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AI-powered chatbots support 65% of private equity investor relations teams by providing real-time data and insights

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71% of private equity firms utilize AI models for risk management and mitigation strategies

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AI solutions are being adopted at a 45% higher rate in North American private equity firms compared to Europe

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80% of private equity firms believe AI will be a core part of their investment strategy by 2025

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62% of private equity firms see AI as essential for competitive differentiation in the market

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53% of private equity firms use AI for portfolio company performance benchmarking

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39% of private equity firms invest in AI startups directly as part of their portfolio diversification strategy

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58% of private equity firms report that AI significantly improves their ability to detect financial frauds or anomalies

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74% of private equity firms consider AI a key enabler for digital transformation within their investments

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The average AI investment per private equity firm increased by 55% from 2020 to 2023

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49% of private equity firms utilize AI to automate compliance and regulatory reporting

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54% of private equity firms have increased their AI R&D budgets in the last year

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63% of private equity firms believe AI can help identify new revenue streams within portfolio companies

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Key Highlights

78% of private equity firms have invested in or piloted AI solutions as of 2023
65% of private equity firms plan to increase AI investments over the next two years
AI-driven deal sourcing has increased deal flow efficiency by 40% in private equity
82% of private equity firms believe AI improves portfolio company operational efficiency
The global private equity AI market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2026
72% of private equity managers use AI for due diligence processes
AI algorithms can reduce valuation errors in private equity deals by up to 30%
55% of private equity firms use machine learning to forecast portfolio company performance
70% of private equity funds are investing in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
The adoption rate of AI in private equity due to operational efficiencies increased by 50% from 2021 to 2023
AI-enhanced data analysis can identify potential investment targets 35% faster than traditional methods
69% of private equity firms use AI to optimize exit strategies
AI tools in private equity due diligence increase risk assessment accuracy by 25%

With 78% of private equity firms investing in or piloting AI solutions and expectations that 88% will consider AI essential by 2025, it’s clear that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing deal sourcing, operational efficiency, and risk management, positioning the industry for a new era of competitive advantage.

AI Technologies and Tools Utilized

AI-based talent acquisition tools are used by 55% of private equity firms to identify and evaluate potential executives
AI-based scenario modeling enhances strategic planning for private equity portfolios, used by 66% of firms

AI Technologies and Tools Utilized Interpretation

With over half of private equity firms leveraging AI to sniff out top executives and two-thirds harnessing its power to refine strategic foresight, artificial intelligence is transforming the industry from a traditional chess game into a data-driven battlefield for competitive advantage.

Cost Savings

72% of private equity firms report cost savings from AI implementations within their portfolio operations
The adoption of AI in private equity has led to a 50% reduction in manual data analysis tasks
AI tools have reduced portfolio monitoring costs by 30% for 58% of private equity firms

Cost Savings Interpretation

With AI driving a 72% cost savings boost and slashing manual data tasks by half, private equity firms are proving that smart tech isn’t just optional—it’s essential for staying competitive in the high-stakes world of asset management.

Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence Enhancements

AI-driven deal sourcing has increased deal flow efficiency by 40% in private equity
72% of private equity managers use AI for due diligence processes
AI-enhanced data analysis can identify potential investment targets 35% faster than traditional methods
AI tools in private equity due diligence increase risk assessment accuracy by 25%
60% of private equity firms utilize natural language processing for market intelligence
AI-based sentiment analysis is used by 52% of private equity firms to evaluate potential investments
42% of private equity deals in 2023 involved AI-assisted valuation methods
The use of AI in private equity due diligence has grown by 150% over the past three years
40% of private equity firms surveyed plan to deploy AI-powered virtual assistants for deal sourcing by 2024
64% of private equity firms measure AI’s impact on their deal flow and operational metrics
76% of private equity firms see AI as vital for digital due diligence
48% of private equity firms use AI for legal document review and contract analysis

Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence Enhancements Interpretation

As private equity firms increasingly wield AI as their secret weapon—boosting deal flow efficiency, sharpening due diligence, and unveiling investment targets 35% faster—it's clear that the industry is swiftly evolving from traditional gut instincts to data-driven precision, transforming the competitive landscape into a high-tech battleground where intelligence isn't just a virtue, but a vital tool for survival.

Future Outlook and Strategic Planning

By 2025, 88% of private equity firms expect AI to be integral in portfolio management

Future Outlook and Strategic Planning Interpretation

With 88% of private equity firms gearing up to embed AI into portfolio management by 2025, it's clear that the era of human-only decision-making in private equity is rapidly giving way to a data-driven dawn—where algorithms, not just analysts, hold the key to value creation.

Impact on Performance

45% of private equity professionals believe AI reduces human biases in investment decisions
In 2023, AI contributed to a 15% increase in private equity fund returns globally
67% of private equity executives believe AI reduces operational risks in portfolio companies
58% of private equity firms report an improvement in portfolio company transparency due to AI-driven reporting tools
AI apps used in private equity can improve deal valuation accuracy by up to 20%
AI-driven credit analysis helps private equity firms better assess solvency and credit risk, increasing accuracy by 35%
AI has improved data collection and integration efficiency by 60% in private equity firms

Impact on Performance Interpretation

With AI's transformative impact—reducing biases, enhancing transparency, and boosting returns by 15%—private equity firms are not just leveraging technology, but reshaping the very DNA of informed, smarter investment strategies.

Impact on Performance, Cost Savings, and Strategic Outcomes

82% of private equity firms believe AI improves portfolio company operational efficiency
AI algorithms can reduce valuation errors in private equity deals by up to 30%
AI-driven automation reduces private equity deal closing times by an average of 20 days
78% of GPs see AI as a key driver for competitive advantage
70% of private equity firms reported improved data quality and consistency after implementing AI solutions

Impact on Performance, Cost Savings, and Strategic Outcomes Interpretation

These staggering stats reveal that AI isn't just a tech trend but the new secret weapon in private equity, transforming operational efficiency, reducing valuation slip-ups, expediting deals, and sharpening competitive edges—proof that in the race for profit, AI is the new horsepower.

Private Equity AI Adoption and Investment

78% of private equity firms have invested in or piloted AI solutions as of 2023
65% of private equity firms plan to increase AI investments over the next two years
The global private equity AI market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2026
55% of private equity firms use machine learning to forecast portfolio company performance
70% of private equity funds are investing in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
The adoption rate of AI in private equity due to operational efficiencies increased by 50% from 2021 to 2023
69% of private equity firms use AI to optimize exit strategies
48% of private equity firms have dedicated AI teams or specialists
83% of private equity firms plan to increase their data analytics budget to include more AI tools
59% of private equity firms consider AI a critical component of their digital transformation strategy
AI-driven predictive analytics are used by 54% of private equity firms to identify market trends
AI-powered chatbots support 65% of private equity investor relations teams by providing real-time data and insights
71% of private equity firms utilize AI models for risk management and mitigation strategies
AI solutions are being adopted at a 45% higher rate in North American private equity firms compared to Europe
80% of private equity firms believe AI will be a core part of their investment strategy by 2025
62% of private equity firms see AI as essential for competitive differentiation in the market
53% of private equity firms use AI for portfolio company performance benchmarking
39% of private equity firms invest in AI startups directly as part of their portfolio diversification strategy
58% of private equity firms report that AI significantly improves their ability to detect financial frauds or anomalies
74% of private equity firms consider AI a key enabler for digital transformation within their investments
The average AI investment per private equity firm increased by 55% from 2020 to 2023
49% of private equity firms utilize AI to automate compliance and regulatory reporting
54% of private equity firms have increased their AI R&D budgets in the last year
63% of private equity firms believe AI can help identify new revenue streams within portfolio companies

Private Equity AI Adoption and Investment Interpretation

With over three-quarters of private equity firms embracing AI—predominantly to optimize performance, bolster cybersecurity, and gain a competitive edge—it's clear that in the race toward digital transformation, those ignoring AI risk being left behind by the 2026 market projected to hit $4.2 billion.