Service Providers in Private Markets and Hedge Funds 2026

As private markets become more complex, service providers are being called on to deliver more than operational support. Explore the data, trends, and GP insights shaping competition across placement agents, law firms, fund administrators, auditors, custodians, and prime brokers.

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• How service providers can support the democratization of private markets and increasingly complex fund structures

• How firms can respond to demand for faster, more detailed, and more transparent reporting

• Where AI and automation can improve operational delivery while preserving human expertise and professional judgment

• Results from our latest 'The anatomy of a winning mandate' survey, which reveal insights into how GPs select their service providers.

The report positions service providers as increasingly important technology, strategic, and data partners to private markets firms.