Industry Benchmark

How Leading Allocators Are Automating DDQs

Exclusive benchmark report reveals the competitive advantage: while 73% struggle with manual processes, the leading 27% achieve 90% time savings through automation.

73%
Still completely manual
(the majority)
40→4
Hours per DDQ
(90% reduction)
27%
Already automated
(the leaders)
300%
AI adoption growth
(year-over-year)

The Competitive Advantage Is Real

Leading allocators aren't just saving time—they're gaining strategic advantages in manager selection speed and thoroughness

Manual vs. Automated: The Performance Gap

Manual Process (73%)
40hrs
Per DDQ review
Limited capacity
Error-prone
Automated Process (27%)
4hrs
Per DDQ review
10x capacity
Consistent quality

By Firm Size

Automation adoption varies dramatically by AUM: larger firms lead, but cloud solutions are changing the game for mid-market allocators.

45%
$10B+ FIRMS AUTOMATED

ROI Analysis

Real payback data: most firms see return on investment within 6-12 months, with capacity gains equivalent to 0.5-1.0 FTE.

8mo
AVERAGE PAYBACK PERIOD

Implementation

Step-by-step roadmap from early adopters: foundation (months 1-2), automation (3-4), optimization (5-6). Proven process.

6mo
FULL DEPLOYMENT TIMELINE

Where Time Goes

45% of time spent on PDF extraction, 35% on questionnaire drafting, 20% on review. Most of this can be automated today.

80%
OF WORK AUTOMATABLE

Peer Examples

$45B pension fund cut DDQ time 87%, $8B endowment increased manager capacity 40%. Real case studies with specific results.

40%
CAPACITY INCREASE

2026 Outlook

50% of $1B+ allocators will automate by end-2026. Early movers gain competitive advantage in manager selection speed.

50%
WILL AUTOMATE BY 2026

Which Camp Is Your Organization In?

Manual processes are becoming a competitive disadvantage. See how automation could work for your specific situation.