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Since 2005, AlternativeSoft has simplified fund selection and portfolio construction for institutional investors — aggregating data into one intuitive platform and using state-of-the-art analytics to provide investment solutions.

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Company Timeline

20 Years of Innovation

From a London startup in 2005 to a global institutional analytics platform trusted by 150+ leading investors managing over $1.5tn in assets.

2025
Launched Cloud ODD

First company to apply AI to perform hedge fund due diligence — completing DDQs in minutes using AI-powered document analysis.

2024
20% Revenue Growth

Launched Java Excel API for generating customised fact sheets. Represented at seven global conferences. Published 20+ finance-focused articles.

2023
SOC 2 Certification

Enhanced development team with 10 new members. Introduced Microsoft PowerBI for fund reporting. First client successfully adopted Funds Due Diligence cloud platform. Renowned US university acquired AlternativeSoft.

2022
4th Consecutive Award

Awarded Best Risk Management Software by Hedgeweek for the 4th year in a row. Opened a new office in Poland.

2021
Chicago Office & US Expansion

Appointed Steve Gollins as Head of Sales in North America. Opened Chicago office to serve US institutional clients.

2020
3rd Award & Platform Launch

Awarded Best Risk Management Software for 3rd year. Added Private Equity stress test model, free Nilsson hedge funds database (1,700 funds), and launched web platform.

2019
Global Pension Fund Wins

Awarded Best Risk Management Software 2019 by clients. Two countries' pension funds purchased AlternativeSoft.

2018
Private Equity Module

Launched a dedicated Private Equity Module for both fund and portfolio-level analysis, extending capabilities beyond hedge funds.

2017
Web-Based Platform Launch

Launched first dedicated web-based software for fund selection, connecting to 17,000+ hedge funds and 250,000+ long-only funds.

2005
Founded

AlternativeSoft founded in London. Began simplifying the fund selection and portfolio construction process for institutional investors by aggregating data into one intuitive platform.

Testimonials

Trusted by Leading Institutions

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AlternativeSoft streamlines many useful performance-based analytics — one of the easiest softwares for portfolio what-if and customised fund fact sheets I have ever handled.

Aberdeen Asset Management
Head of Risk Management
★★★★★
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AlternativeSoft is a practical and user-friendly tool as part of our portfolio construction and risk management process. Their support provides added value.

AllianceBernstein
Risk Management & Portfolio Construction
★★★★★
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From statistical analysis to peer group analysis and stress testing — AlternativeSoft is one of the most effective and intuitive tools I have handled.

BNP Paribas Capital Partners
Hedge Fund Solutions
★★★★★
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