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StepStone, PitchBook Launch Deal Benchmarking

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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The launch of SPI Deal Benchmarking by StepStone Group and PitchBook Data is expected to positively impact the financial markets by providing more transparent and granular data for private market investments. This enhanced data will enable investors and fund managers to make more informed decisions, potentially leading to more efficient capital allocation and improved performance across private equity, venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure asset classes.

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StepStone Group and PitchBook Data, a Morningstar DBRS company, announced the general availability of SPI Deal Benchmarking on June 17, 2026. This solution, first unveiled in May 2026, provides institutional-grade, deal-level performance and operating metrics directly within PitchBook Data workflows. It combines SPI by StepStone's data with PitchBook Data's private capital intelligence and AI tools, offering granular benchmarking across private equity buyout, venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure. The solution aims to give market participants a clearer view of private market trends, enabling investors to compare deal performance, analyze track records, and improve decision-making. Fund managers can use these benchmarks to articulate differentiators, support fundraising, and inform investment strategy. The data is aggregated and anonymized to protect confidentiality.

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StepStone Group launched SPI Deal Benchmarking in partnership with PitchBook Data, enhancing its data services and market position in private markets investment. This product launch is expected to positively impact its revenue and client base.
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PitchBook Data, a subsidiary of Morningstar DBRS, launched SPI Deal Benchmarking in partnership with StepStone Group, integrating institutional-grade data into its platform. This enhances PitchBook Data's offerings and strengthens its position as a private capital markets intelligence provider.
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Joanna McGinley, EVP of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at PitchBook Data, highlighted the importance of the new benchmarking solution in meeting fund managers' needs for deeper, integrated performance evaluation.
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Tyler Johnson, Partner and Chief Technology Officer at StepStone Group, played a key role in the launch of SPI Deal Benchmarking, emphasizing its goal to provide clearer insights into private markets.
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Morningstar DBRS's subsidiary, PitchBook Data, launched a new benchmarking solution, which could indirectly benefit Morningstar DBRS through enhanced product offerings and market reach in private capital markets.
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