AltNovel is a global private markets fintech platform that empowers investors and advisers to structure portfolios and select fund strategies. It seeks to enable high-net worth individuals, family offices, and wealth managers to make well-informed decisions and access impactful private investment opportunities worldwide. AltNovel blends institutional-quality allocations with cutting-edge analytics, providing access to private equity, private credit, and digital assets. AltNovel has recently launched private equity and private credit funds.
Stergios Voskopoulos
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AltNovel
2023
Year founded
For AltNovel, access to our timely data is at the center of business development and investor engagement—supporting the multi-faceted ways it shows up in the market.
The Abu Dhabi-headquartered investment firm and fintech startup utilizes our market intel and research to connect with investors and differentiate its positioning in the private markets.
"We rely on PitchBook daily for its comprehensive, up-to-date market intelligence, which surpasses other sources in both depth and accuracy."—Stergios Voskopoulos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AltNovel |
Our company and investor profiles, and robust benchmarking functionalities used to compare financial performance are cornerstones of AltNovel’s diligence. These resources provide invaluable perspective into nuanced market dynamics both regionally in MENA and globally.
“Insights into trends and deal flows are particularly valuable,helping us to identify opportunities, make informed investment decisions, and refine our marketing strategies,” said Stergios Voskopoulos, founder and chief executive officer.
Pinpointing the right investors and customers in a changing landscape
PitchBook’s extensive market research support AltNovel in identifying investors interested in its product, particularly focusing on smaller family offices and high-net-worth individuals.
"PitchBook has helped to expand our network, making it easier to source investors and engage with the right stakeholders for investment opportunities."—Stergios Voskopoulos |
AltNovel approaches the market from a holistic point of view and relies on our product to strengthen these focus areas: business development, market insights, and establishing its position in both fintech and the fund management space. As it looks to the future, it anticipates that relationships sourced from PitchBook’s investor database will open new doors to funding and foster valuable collaborations.
Enhancing investment and fund strategies with hard-find-data
“On the fund analysis level, we specifically filter for these fund benchmarks, IRR, TPI, and DPI, within PitchBook to assess performance. These metrics easily allow for evaluating returns and comparing funds to market standards,” said Voskopoulos.
Access to fund performance and quarterly rankings, powered by detailed insight into the latest trends, informs and refines strategies.
When screening companies, it is essential to examine fundraising methods, capital sources, and valuations. Additionally, as the firm focuses on its private equity fund, AltNovel can use PitchBook to easily compare similar funds in terms of size, notable investors, available dry powder, investment preferences, headquarter locations, and much more.
This benchmarking capability is especially important in validating the strategy behind AltNovel Strategic Private Equity (ASPE), the firm’s flagship PE vintage fund designed to optimize liquidity and risk-adjusted returns across primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.
Refining due diligence powered by industry-leading research and insights
“PitchBook plays a pivotal role in our investment research and fund development, including our private equity vintage fund, AltNovel Strategic Private Equity (ASPE). With PitchBook’s detailed insights into market trends, industry performance, and competitor benchmarks, we ensure that every investment decision is backed by rigorous data analysis,” said Voskopoulos.
"From market reports to investment materials and internal decision-making, PitchBook helps AltNovel to consistently deliver high-quality, insightful materials that reflect our deep understanding of the private markets."—Stergios Voskopoulos |
When structuring ASPE-I, the firm counted on PitchBook to identify key market trends shaping private equity and secondaries. It analyzed fund performance benchmarks to validate its strategy. Beyond structuring its fund, AltNovel uses PitchBook to support its broader research efforts by tracking private credit, NAV lending, and liquidity solutions.
Frequently utilized PitchBook resources:
- Credit offerings:
Identify risks, lending opportunities, and macroeconomic impact across asset classes with PitchBook Credit, powered by LCD’s coverage of the credit life cycle. - Custom benchmarks:
Make strategic investment decisions and conduct better due diligence with fully customizable benchmarks. - Investor intel:
Gain a clearer understanding of an investor's track record and preferences by analyzing previous deals, fund performance, geography, and much more. - PE fund analysis:
Get a transparent view of private equity transactions and exits in the private markets, including lead partners, multiples, and valuations. - Research Center:
Track and understand market activity across the entire investment cycle with PitchBook Research.
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