PitchBook Tops Waters Technology Rankings as Best Alternative Data Provider
Event summary
- PitchBook named 'Best Alternative Data Provider' in the Waters Technology Rankings 2026, decided by industry professionals.
- Award announced on July 1 at the Waters Technology Risk & Markets Show in London.
- PitchBook tracks over 12.75 million companies, 3 million deals, and 600,000 investors globally.
- Recent launches include PitchBook Valuation Estimates (February) and Time to Exit feature (July).
The big picture
PitchBook's win underscores the growing importance of alternative data in private capital markets, where transparency and real-time insights are critical. As competition intensifies among data providers, the ability to offer comprehensive, AI-enhanced analytics will be key to sustaining market share. With over 100,000 clients globally, PitchBook's scale positions it as a dominant player, but maintaining innovation will be essential in an evolving regulatory and technological landscape.
What we're watching
- Data Differentiation
- How PitchBook's expansion of AI-driven tools will affect its competitive positioning in private capital markets.
- Market Adoption
- Whether the recognition will accelerate client acquisition and retention, particularly among institutional investors.
- Product Innovation
- The pace at which PitchBook can integrate new data sources and machine learning capabilities to maintain its lead.
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