What ROI can PE firms expect from AI?
ROI varies by use case, but the numbers are specific. Deal screening typically saves 240+ analyst hours per quarter. IC memo automation cuts prep time by 70%. LP reporting shortens quarterly cycles from weeks to days. Portfolio monitoring shifts from quarterly snapshots to live data.
Most firms see full ROI within the first quarter of deployment. The key is targeting specific, measurable bottlenecks rather than broad "AI transformation" projects. One bottleneck solved well is worth more than ten solved halfway.
Every engagement starts with a single question: which process, if faster, would create the most value for your firm right now? That focus drives the returns.