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New LaunchJun 17, 2026, 08:06 AM

StepStone & PitchBook Launch SPI Deal Benchmarking Solution

AI Summary

StepStone Group and PitchBook announced the general availability of SPI Deal Benchmarking, a solution providing deal-level performance and operating metrics directly within PitchBook workflows. This offering enables fund managers, investors, and service providers to access institutional-grade, granular benchmarking across various private market strategies. The solution aims to offer clearer insights into performance drivers, support rigorous deal underwriting, and enhance investor relations and investment strategy. This launch follows their partnership announcement in May 2026.

Key Highlights

  • StepStone Group and PitchBook announced the general availability of SPI Deal Benchmarking.
  • The solution provides deal-level performance and operating metrics directly within PitchBook workflows.
  • It offers granular, apples-to-apples benchmarking across private equity, venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure.
  • Accessible to fund managers and service providers via PitchBook, and to investors through SPI by StepStone.
  • The solution enhances deal-level analytics, provides clearer insights into performance drivers, and supports rigorous deal underwriting.
  • It aims to improve investor relations and investment strategy for fund managers.
  • StepStone Group manages approximately $885 billion of total capital, including $233 billion of assets under management.
  • PitchBook, a Morningstar company, serves over 100,000 clients worldwide.