Preqin
Data
SourcingCompany DiscoveryData Enrichment, APIs & ExtractionCompany DataTransaction DataVC + PEenterprisePreqin is the dominant data platform for alternative investments, serving VC firms with comprehensive deal sourcing capabilities, performance benchmarking, and market intelligence across private capital markets. The platform enables venture capitalists to identify investment opportunities, conduct due diligence research, track fund performance, benchmark their returns against industry standards, and source LPs for fundraising. With over 20 years of private markets data collection, Preqin provides the foundational data infrastructure that powers most VC investment workflows.
Used by VC/PE Firms
Natixis Investment Managers
XAngeFounded
2003
Team Size
479
8%
Funding
EXITED
$54.9M total
Monthly Traffic
377,600
1%
Key Features
- •Comprehensive private markets database
- •Fund performance benchmarks
- •LP and investor profiles
- •Deal and transaction tracking
- •Market research and analytics
Use Cases
Deal Flow Generation
Source potential portfolio companies and track transaction activity across venture capital and growth equity markets
Fund Benchmarking
Compare fund performance against industry peers and vintage year cohorts for LP reporting and strategy refinement
LP Sourcing & Fundraising
Identify and research institutional investors, family offices, and other LPs for capital raising activities
Market Research & Thesis Development
Analyze sector trends, valuations, and competitive landscapes to inform investment strategy and thesis development
Due Diligence Research
Research target companies, their investors, board members, and transaction history during the due diligence process
Target Users
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