Why AI matters in private capital markets
Private capital markets face intense competition, compressed timelines, and rising investor expectations. Many firms still rely on spreadsheets or disconnected CRMs, leaving gaps in sourcing and relationship management.
AI is emerging as a competitive differentiator. According to Intapp’s 2025 Tech Perceptions Survey, 72% of professionals are now…
Private capital markets (PCM) firms face an increasingly competitive landscape. High-value opportunities are scarce, manual research is slow, and critical relationship data is often siloed. To stay ahead, firms must source smarter, act faster, and close with confidence.
That’s why leading firms are turning to Intapp DealCloud with AI Assist—a purpose-built solution that surfaces opportunities…
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What is support staff in a law firm?
Law firm support staff are the non-lawyer professionals who keep firms running smoothly. This includes paralegals, legal assistants, administrators, billing specialists, receptionists, document managers, and more. They handle the daily operations, from welcoming new clients to collecting payments, so lawyers can focus on the legal work that…
For an established dispute-resolution organization that is turning 100 next year, the American Arbitration Association seems to be doing everything but acting its age. Long among the world’s leading providers of human arbitrators and mediators for a range of disputes, the AAA is now preparing to launch its first AI-powered arbitrator in November. The AI…
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It all started with a inflammatory headline on an article shared on Mastodon. It was from a politically aligned media site that was suggesting that a new Congressional Bill would deprive Americans of rights. I read the article and then I read the bill. By the time I returned to Mastodon,…
Which, of course, brings us back to the original point about these kinds of jobs. You need to know people. Employers need to have employees who know people, as well as know people themselves, and job seekers need to have connections. The only way this works is if you get referrals, and you only get…
This week, we talk with Gabe Pereyra, President and co-founder at Harvey, about his path from DeepMind and Google Brain to launching Harvey with Winston Weinberg; how a roommate’s real-world legal workflows met early GPT-4 access and OpenAI backing; why legal emerged as the right domain for large models; and how personal ties to the…
Editor’s Note: A single breach turned digital trouble into factory-floor downtime—spotlighting the high-stakes boundary between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Jaguar Land Rover’s August 31 intrusion and global shutdown show how tightly connected operations can amplify risk: an IT foothold can ripple into production, and a halted line can echo back into business…
In investment banking, client relationships and deal pipelines move fast. Success hinges on capturing intelligence, reducing compliance risk, and making sure every banker has access to the right data at the right time. A modern CRM platform, built specifically for investment banking, can provide the edge needed to win deals and strengthen client trust. Below,…
The big takeaways:
Effective privilege log management helps law firms meet discovery obligations…
In any legal practice, a small percentage of your clients likely contributes to a large percentage of your revenue, referrals, or long-term business success. These are your VIP clients, the ones who are not only loyal but also enthusiastic advocates for your firm. Recognizing and nurturing these relationships can lead to increased profitability, enhanced client…
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Editor’s Note: A single breach shut down Europe’s busiest airports—this weekend’s cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE platform exposes a stark truth: modern aviation’s digital convenience comes at the cost of dangerous interdependencies. As airport terminals fell back to handwritten baggage tags and overwhelmed staff, cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals must confront the broader implications…
We’ve seen a lot of discussion about AI projects not showing significant ROI, and this may be because the results are not trustworthy, which raises the question of whether the data being modeled is reliable. If AI is surfacing incorrect information because the model was built on outdated and inaccurate data, the problem lies with…
Editor’s Note: Sourced from the Institute for the Study of War’s update dated September 19, 2025, this assessment highlights Estonia’s report that three Russian MiG-31s violated its airspace near Vaindloo Island for roughly twelve minutes—flying without filed plans and with transponders off—and Tallinn’s subsequent invocation of NATO Article 4, which triggered rapid allied air-policing under…
