Cambridge Associates Alternative
Get PE benchmark data without the institutional relationship. LP Data offers self-serve access to fund performance metrics from $500/year.
TL;DR
Cambridge Associates provides excellent benchmarks bundled with institutional consulting. LP Data provides similar benchmark data (IRR, TVPI, DPI by vintage and strategy) with instant self-serve access. No consulting relationship, no minimums, no sales calls.
The Cambridge Access Challenge
Cambridge Associates primarily serves large institutions with $100M+ portfolios. Their benchmark data is bundled with consulting relationships.
Getting access requires conversations with their team, understanding your needs, and often a consulting engagement. No self-serve option.
Their benchmark indices are typically available to consulting clients or through expensive data licensing agreements.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cambridge | LP Data |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Performance Benchmarks | ||
| Vintage Year Analysis | ||
| Strategy Breakdowns | ||
| Quartile Rankings | ||
| LP-GP Relationships | Limited | |
| Self-Serve Access | ||
| Instant Signup | ||
| Pricing | Consulting relationship | $500/year |
| Minimum Commitment | Institutional | None |
| Manager Selection Advice | ||
| Portfolio Construction | ||
| Custom Research |
Cambridge Associates
Full-service investment consultant. Benchmarks are one component of a broader advisory relationship.
- • Manager research and selection
- • Portfolio construction
- • Ongoing monitoring
- • Custom benchmark reports
LP Data
Self-serve benchmark data platform. Get the data you need, when you need it, without a consulting relationship.
- • Instant access to benchmarks
- • No sales calls required
- • $500/year flat pricing
- • Export and analyze yourself
LP Data is data-only. We don't replace consulting services:
- No manager selection consulting or advice
- No portfolio construction services
- No custom research or analysis
- No direct GP introductions
- Data only (not a consulting relationship)
LP Data is Best For
Analysts who need benchmark data without a consulting relationship or institutional backing.
Family offices and smaller institutions building PE programs who aren't yet at Cambridge's minimums.
Professors and students who need PE benchmark data for research without institutional access.
Financial journalists who need to verify performance claims or report on PE market trends.
Access Comparison
- Institutional clients primarily
- Minimum AUM requirements
- Bundled with advisory services
- 7-day free trial
- No minimums
- Sign up in 2 minutes
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No sales calls. No consulting engagement. Just data.