Article: The Practical Role of AI in the Private Markets, Why Now Is the Time to Act

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in private markets, it’s here, and AI is quietly transforming how private market firms operate.

In a recent article for FinTech Weekly, Allvue CEO Marc Scheipe lays out the compelling, real-world use cases for AI across private equity, private credit, and venture capital. Far from hype, AI is already proving its value by streamlining operations, reducing risk, and giving teams faster access to the insights they need to make smarter decisions.  Solutions like Allvue’s agentic AI platform, and AI agent Andi are already helping Private Credit, Private Equity, and Fund Administration teams automate workflows so that they can focus on scale and growth.

Scheipe makes a clear case: AI isn’t about replacing people, it’s about enhancing their capabilities. Whether it’s automating routine workflows like capital calls and valuation updates, flagging compliance gaps, or assisting with LP reporting, AI is helping teams move faster and with more accuracyWhen applied thoughtfully, AI doesn’t just improve one department, it creates operational consistency across the entire organization.

He also introduces a practical three-step adoption framework for implementing AI within a firm:

1. Pilot with repetitive tasks like document processing.

2. Expand into team-wide workflows such as marketing content and fund summaries.

3. Accelerate by rethinking processes from the ground up with AI at the center.

Most importantly, the article highlights the growing role of purpose built agentic AI tools that analyze information, take action, and drive efficiency.  In the data-driven world of the private markets, AI is a game changer and can help teams focus on what they do best – driving alpha.

Read Marc Scheipe’s full article in FinTech Weekly to learn why the real question isn’t whether AI belongs in the private markets, but where it will make the biggest impact first and how firms can benefit from it.