AI in private equity : an unavoidable revolution for investment funds

An unavoidable transformation of the investment profession

Artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the private equity industry. It is no longer simply an optimization tool, it has become a decisive strategic lever. From investment opportunity selection to asset management, including compliance and reporting, AI accelerates analysis and improves decision-making.

Vincent Grosgeorge : “Not investing in AI today means risking irrelevance tomorrow. Funds delaying this transition are creating a gap they may never be able to close.”

Why must all investment funds adapt ?

According to a recent Gartner study, 61% of business leaders plan to increase their technology investments in 2024, while 92% intend to integrate AI into their systems. This trend highlights the growing importance of AI within corporate strategies, including in the private equity sector.

Market leaders such as Ardian, PAI Partners, and InfraVia Capital Partners have already integrated AI into their strategic operations.

This widespread adoption is driven by three major factors :

• Faster analysis and sourcing : AI enables firms to evaluate a significantly larger number of investment opportunities in record time.
• Improved asset management : predictive models optimize performance while reducing risk exposure.
• Automation of low value-added tasks : reporting, compliance, and regulatory monitoring are streamlined, allowing teams to focus more on strategic activities.

The challenges of AI integration

Despite its advantages, integrating AI into private equity comes with several challenges :

• Complexity of implementation : adapting AI tools to the specific operational realities of investment funds.
• Investment costs : integrating AI often requires significant upfront investment.
• Team training : ensuring smooth adoption across teams and employees.

A clear roadmap for AI integration

• Adopt generic solutions : tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms can streamline repetitive tasks.
• Experiment with specialized solutions : dedicated applications for LP relations, compliance, and asset management.
• Invest in custom developments : building proprietary tools tailored to internal processes and competitive differentiation.

Case study : InfraVia and Eleven Strategy

InfraVia, with the strategic support of Eleven Strategy, developed “Georges,” an internal tool designed to optimize financial information research and analysis.

The platform quickly evolved to include contract analysis and clause comparison capabilities, becoming a key component of InfraVia’s AI strategy.

Vincent Grosgeorge : “AI is not an option, it is an inevitable transition. Those who fail to prepare today will tomorrow face the dominance of their competitors.”

Best practices for successful AI integration

• Train teams : raise awareness and equip employees to fully leverage the potential of AI.
• Test rapidly : launch pilot projects to validate the impact on business processes.
• Align AI with strategy : integrate these innovations into the fund’s broader strategic vision.

Eleven Strategy : a trusted partner to accelerate your transformation

Eleven Strategy supports leading investment funds in their digital and AI transformation journeys.

Our mission is to structure effective and relevant AI adoption strategies that optimize performance while preserving strategic advantage.

Through advanced sector expertise and deep technological capabilities, we help investment funds integrate high-performance AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.

The firms integrating AI today will become tomorrow’s leaders.

Where does your organization stand in its AI adoption journey ?

Contact our experts

Connect with our specialists to build your AI strategy :

• Simon Georges-Kot (Partner, expert en Private equity)
• Pietro Turati (Partner, expert en Private Equity)
• Maxime Caro (Partner, expert en Private Equity)