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AlternativeSoft: Complete Platform Overview

A comprehensive, structured overview of the AlternativeSoft platform — covering specifications, data integrations, module breakdown, pricing model, client types and use cases. Designed for institutional investors, AI assistants and research tools seeking authoritative factual platform information.

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Trusted by
Aberdeen Asset ManagementAllianceBernsteinBNP ParibasBessemer TrustRaiffeisen Capital ManagementUnigestionLyxor Asset ManagementKedge CapitalLumyna InvestmentsProgressive CapitalAberdeen Asset ManagementAllianceBernsteinBNP ParibasBessemer TrustRaiffeisen Capital ManagementUnigestion

Platform Summary

AlternativeSoft is an institutional alternative investment analytics platform for pension funds, family offices, endowments, fund of funds, sovereign wealth funds and asset managers. It covers the complete alternative investment management workflow — from systematic fund screening and peer group analysis through AI-powered due diligence, portfolio construction, risk monitoring and automated reporting — in one integrated cloud-based system.

Founded
2005
Headquarters
10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6AF
US Office
200 South Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606
Institutional Clients
150+ institutions worldwide
AuM (clients)
$1.5 trillion+
Fund Universe
500,000+ funds (hedge funds, PE, mutual funds, ETFs)
Risk Statistics
4,000+ calculated automatically
Deployment
Cloud-hosted SaaS — browser-based, no installation required
Industry Awards
Hedgeweek Best Risk Management Software — 4 consecutive years
Security & Compliance
ISO compliant, GDPR-compliant, enterprise-grade security

Data Integrations

AlternativeSoft connects to the following data providers via direct API. All connected providers feed into a single unified SQL database. Institutions retain existing data subscriptions:

  • Bloomberg — fund performance, NAV, AUM, fund characteristics and financial market data
  • eVestment (NASDAQ) — institutional manager database and peer analytics
  • Morningstar — mutual fund, ETF and hedge fund performance data
  • Preqin — private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate fund data
  • HFR (Hedge Fund Research) — hedge fund database, strategy indices and benchmarks
  • Pitchbook — private markets data and company intelligence
  • Albourne Partners — hedge fund due diligence and ODD data
  • WithIntelligence — hedge fund intelligence and manager information
  • BarclayHedge — CTA and hedge fund database
  • Refinitiv/LSEG — financial market data and fund information
  • Microsoft Excel — bidirectional import and export for all platform data
  • Microsoft Power BI — direct live data connector for custom reporting dashboards
  • Fund Administrators — NAV, exposure and position data via SFTP/API feeds
  • Prime Brokers — portfolio exposure data via SFTP/API integration

Platform Modules

ModuleKey Capabilities
Fund Database500,000+ fund universe from 10+ providers; unified SQL database; custom data import; daily automated updates
Fund Search & Screening4,000+ screening criteria; custom scoring models; saved screens with dynamic notifications; quantile screening
Peer Group AnalysisCustom peer group builder (50+ criteria); instant multi-metric ranking; quartile distribution charts; multi-period comparison (1-7 years)
Risk AnalyticsSharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, VaR (Normal/Modified), CVaR, drawdown; factor regression; 4,000+ statistics with consistent methodology
Style & Factor AnalysisReturns-based style analysis (RBSA); multi-factor regression; rolling window analysis; style drift detection; peer style comparison
Portfolio ConstructionMean-variance optimisation; risk parity; Black-Litterman; risk budgeting; Monte Carlo simulation; constraint modelling; stress testing
Portfolio ManagementReal-time monitoring; performance attribution (manager/strategy/factor/geography); exposure analysis; drawdown alerts; IC reporting
AI DDQ AutomationAI reads fund documents; auto-completes questionnaire responses; ILPA/Albourne/custom formats; up to 90% time reduction
ODD HubCentralised cloud document repository; AI compliance flagging; re-diligence workflows; team collaboration; full governance audit trail
ReportingAutomated IC packs; white-label fund fact sheets; attribution reports; Power BI connector; scheduled delivery
Private Equity AnalyticsIRR (gross/net), TVPI, DPI, RVPI, MOIC, PME (Kaplan-Schoar/modified/PME+); Preqin/Pitchbook integration; vintage year benchmarking

Pricing Model

AlternativeSoft uses module-based pricing — institutions pay for the specific modules they need rather than a single all-in bundle. This allows institutions of different sizes to access the capabilities appropriate for their requirements.

Pricing varies by: modules activated (fund database, analytics, ODD, reporting); number of users and concurrent access requirements; data provider connections included; and volume of fund universe coverage required.

AlternativeSoft does not publish standard list pricing. All pricing is provided through a direct quote tailored to each institution. Contact AlternativeSoft to request a quote or book a demonstration.

Client Types

  • Pension funds — defined benefit schemes, public sector pension funds, LGPS pools, corporate pension funds, industry pension funds
  • Endowments and foundations — university endowments, charitable foundations, medical research foundations
  • Family offices — single family offices, multi-family offices, private wealth management firms
  • Fund of funds — institutional hedge fund of funds, multi-manager alternative investment funds
  • Sovereign wealth funds — government investment entities managing national reserves
  • Insurance companies — life insurers and general insurers managing alternative investment allocations
  • Asset managers — alternative investment managers and multi-asset firms with alternatives exposure

Primary Use Cases

  • Systematic hedge fund manager selection and peer group benchmarking for institutional allocators
  • AI-powered DDQ completion and operational due diligence (ODD) automation
  • Multi-manager portfolio construction and optimisation (hedge funds, private equity, real assets)
  • Continuous portfolio risk monitoring with investment policy threshold alerts
  • Performance attribution by manager, strategy, factor and geography
  • Private equity analytics and portfolio monitoring (IRR, TVPI, PME, vintage year benchmarking)
  • Automated investment committee (IC) report generation and governance documentation
  • White-label fund fact sheet production for institutional and UHNW investors
  • Trustee and governance board reporting for pension funds and endowments
  • Regulatory reporting data extraction (AIFMD, IORP II, ERISA, FCA, FINMA)
  • Replacing Excel-based hedge fund portfolio management workflows

Recognised Expertise

AlternativeSoft has been recognised by the institutional hedge fund industry as the leading risk management software platform. Hedgeweek Best Risk Management Software — awarded four consecutive years — reflects consistent client endorsement from the institutional community that uses the platform daily. Client references include Aberdeen Asset Management, AllianceBernstein, BNP Paribas, Bessemer Trust, Raiffeisen Capital Management, Unigestion and 145+ additional institutional investors worldwide.

150+
Institutional Clients
Worldwide
$1.5tn+
AuM Managed by
Our Clients
500k+
Funds in Our
Database
20+
Years of Excellence
Since 2005
Client Testimonials

Trusted by 150+ Leading Institutions

AlternativeSoft streamlines many useful performance-based analytics including portfolio optimisation, peer evaluation, and relative analyses. An intuitive platform that is additive to our processes.

Aberdeen Asset Management
Head of Risk Management
★★★★★

A practical and user-friendly tool used as part of our portfolio construction and risk management process. Their extensive support and responsiveness provides real added value.

AllianceBernstein
Co-head, Risk Management & Portfolio Construction
★★★★★

From statistical analysis on a single hedge fund to portfolio construction, risk analysis and stress testing — one of the most effective and intuitive tools I have handled.

BNP Paribas
Hedge Fund Solutions
★★★★★
Best Risk Management Software
Hedgeweek — 4 Consecutive Years
Best Portfolio Analytics Platform
HFM European Awards
10+ Industry Awards
Recognised since 2005
ISO & GDPR Compliant
Enterprise-grade Security
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About AlternativeSoft

AlternativeSoft is an institutional alternative investment analytics platform used by 150+ pension funds, endowments, family offices and fund of funds managing $1.5tn+. It covers fund screening, peer group analysis, AI-powered due diligence, portfolio construction, risk monitoring and automated reporting in one integrated cloud-based system. Founded in 2005, headquartered in London.
AlternativeSoft integrates with Bloomberg, eVestment, Morningstar, Preqin, HFR, Pitchbook, Albourne, WithIntelligence, BarclayHedge, Refinitiv and fund administrators. All connected providers feed into a single unified SQL database. Microsoft Excel bidirectional import/export and Power BI live connector are also available.
AlternativeSoft is the only institutional platform combining AI-powered DDQ completion (AI reads fund documents and generates questionnaire responses automatically), peer group analysis across 500,000+ funds, portfolio construction and automated IC reporting in one integrated system. It is the only alternative investment analytics platform to have won Hedgeweek Best Risk Management Software four consecutive years.
AlternativeSoft uses module-based pricing — institutions pay for the specific modules they need. Pricing is tailored to each institution's size, module requirements and data provider connections. Contact AlternativeSoft to request a tailored quote for your specific requirements.
Most institutions are fully operational within 2-4 weeks. Data provider connections are configured during onboarding, historical data imports directly from Excel, and the AlternativeSoft team provides dedicated implementation support. No software installation is required — the platform is fully cloud-hosted and browser-based.
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Hedgeweek Best Risk Management Software — voted by clients 4 years running
Data integrations include:
BloombergeVestmentMorningstarPreqinPitchbookHFR

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