Scientific Infra & Private Assets

Based in the UK, Scientific Infra & Private Assets specializes in providing advanced market indices and benchmarks for private asset markets, utilizing AI-driven analytics to enhance investment transparency and performance evaluation. Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA) was founded in 2016 and operates out of London, UK. The company focuses on delivering analytics that measure the risk and performance of private asset markets, including private equity and infrastructure funds. The firm's founder has not been specified in available information.

In March 2026, PEI Group, a portfolio company of Bridgepoint Group, acquired SIPA, integrating its capabilities into a larger framework for enhanced investment decision-making. Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA) primarily offers market indices and benchmarks designed to measure the risk and performance of private asset markets, which encompass a broader scope than just private equity and infrastructure funds. Their flagship product, the privateMetrics® platform, employs an advanced AI-driven asset pricing model to deliver high-frequency, robust risk and performance data. This platform allows users to access customized benchmarks, fund alpha calculations, and a comprehensive index catalog, catering to institutional investors and asset managers across Europe and North America.

The company's solutions aim to facilitate accurate comparisons of fund and manager performance against transparent benchmarks, ultimately assisting clients in identifying funds that can consistently generate positive alpha. In addition to these technological offerings, SIPA actively engages with clients through webinars and seminars, further solidifying its presence in the private markets community. SIPA generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for its privateMetrics® platform and related services. Clients, including institutional investors and asset management firms, engage with SIPA by subscribing to access its data and analytics capabilities, which help in decision-making regarding alternative investments.

The subscription structure may vary based on the level of access to features such as custom benchmarks and advanced analytical tools. SIPA also collaborates with industry partners and organizes specialized events that allow for additional client engagement. Revenue is driven by these partnerships and the ongoing demand for sophisticated benchmarking solutions in private asset markets, which are critical for investor performance and risk management. The firm’s established reputation as a data provider, recognized notably by awards such as Best Data Provider at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2026, contributes to its market standing and client acquisition.

SIPA's strategy for future growth includes the development of new products that leverage its existing AI-driven analytics capabilities, with plans for a major product release in the next year. The company intends to expand its services into new markets, targeting North American and Asian regions by 2027. Recent funding from the acquisition by PEI Group will be utilized to integrate SIPA's private market indices and analytics, enhancing transparency and valuation tools for investors, thus supporting informed decision-making in private asset investments.