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# Private-markets research grounded in source evidence

Altss combines independently collected public-source business information, Altss-developed research and derived analysis, and commercially licensed contact enrichment. Public facts carry source references, collection dates and relevant evidence; known source restrictions remain applicable. Licensed enrichment follows recorded provider or dataset permissions for the intended use and delivery. Collection method, factual verification, privacy duties and redistribution rights are separate questions.

Comparing methodologies? See how Altss's OSINT-first approach differs from [Preqin's survey-based model](https://altss.com/vs/preqin) and [PitchBook's mixed aggregation](https://altss.com/vs/pitchbook).

[Explore Data Methodology](https://altss.com/how-we-collect#data-framework)

## Our Data Framework

### Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

- We gather allocator and institutional data from verified public sources — filings, events, firm disclosures, and professional registries.
- Proprietary OSINT workflows detect new entities, relationships, and activity patterns across global markets.

### AI-Assisted Verification

- AI models identify duplicates, confirm entity matches, and score confidence levels for each field.
- Automated checks flag anomalies and route them for manual review before release.

### Human Validation

- Our research team reviews every AI-verified update.
- Each record must meet Altss evidence and completeness standards before publication.

### Direct Submissions

- Funds and organizations can verify or update their data directly.
- Verified submissions receive a “Confirmed by Altss” badge and are prioritized in allocator search results.

Quality & Refresh Cycle

## Verification dates vary by source and record

Public records carry source-specific dates where available. No population-wide measured refresh cadence or universal verification deadline is established here. Page modified, source captured, fact observed, entity verified and aggregate measured describe different events. Check the date attached to the relevant claim; a missing verification date means unknown. Stored source history does not establish a customer-facing historical-analysis interface.

Refresh cycle is triggered automatically by OSINT updates, filing changes, or manual corrections

OSINT

AI-Assisted Verification

Human Validation

Direct Submissions

OSINT

AI-Assisted Verification

Human Validation

Direct Submissions

Refresh cycle is triggered automatically by OSINT updates, filing changes, or manual corrections.

Each record includes a **source link**, **verification timestamp**, and **confidence score**.

Internal dashboards monitor freshness and change frequency across all entities.

## Security & Compliance

- SOC 2 Type II is in progress with Vanta for data security and availability
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Restricted access policies and continuous activity logging
- Dedicated compliance team overseeing validation integrity and incident response

Image: Shield icon representing data security and SOC 2 Type II (in progress with Vanta)

Sourced

 Public record context

Dated

 Record-specific dates

Reviewed

 Field verification

Scoped

 Source and license rights

## Reliable allocator intelligence depends on transparency

Altss replaces static directories and opaque scraping with a verifiable, source-dated data process built for institutional use.

[Try Altss in action](https://altss.com/book-demo)

## Canonical URL

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