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LP Data provides PE fund performance data from public pension disclosures at a fraction of the cost. Audited data, not self-reported.
TL;DR
LP Data covers fund performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, DPI) and LP-GP relationships from 161 pension disclosures. It lacks Preqin's deal-level data and fundraising pipeline, but costs 95% less and uses audited public data instead of GP self-reports.
Common Preqin Pain Points
Preqin subscriptions start at $10,000+/year and can run to $50,000+ for comprehensive access. That prices out individual researchers, small allocators, and most academics.
Getting access requires sales calls, demos, contract negotiations, and often 6+ week procurement cycles. No self-serve option for quick access.
Preqin collects data directly from GPs. Funds that underperform may stop reporting, creating survivorship bias. Strong performers may report more frequently.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Preqin | LP Data |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Performance Data (IRR, TVPI, DPI) | ||
| LP-GP Relationships | ||
| Manager Profiles | ||
| Vintage Year Analysis | ||
| Strategy Classification | ||
| Data Exports (CSV/Excel) | ||
| Pricing | $10,000+/year | $500/year |
| Data Source | Self-reported by GPs | Audited pension disclosures |
| Free Trial | ||
| Self-Serve Access | ||
| Deal-Level Data | ||
| Fundraising Pipeline | ||
| Service Provider Data |
We believe in being upfront about our limitations. LP Data is not a complete Preqin replacement for all use cases:
- No deal-level transaction data (individual portfolio company investments)
- No fundraising pipeline or currently-raising funds
- No service provider database (lawyers, placement agents)
- Coverage limited to funds held by US public pensions
- No real-time data updates (quarterly lag from pension disclosures)
LP Data is Best For
Analysts, consultants, and due diligence professionals who need fund performance data without an enterprise budget.
Family offices, emerging managers, and smaller institutional investors building their PE allocation strategy.
Professors and students researching private markets who need access to real performance data for papers and coursework.
Financial journalists covering private markets who need to verify fund performance claims and track industry trends.
Pricing Comparison
- Enterprise sales process required
- Multi-year contracts common
- Additional modules cost extra
- 7-day free trial
- Self-serve instant access
- Cancel anytime
Save $9,500+ annually by switching to LP Data
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