Research

Altss research

Original research and reports built on the Altss data platform — family office landscape analysis, LP capital flow studies, emerging manager intelligence, and regional fundraising market reports.

What's here

Flagship annual reports

Deep-dive analyses published once per year on major segments of private markets fundraising.

Regional and segment studies

Mid-year and ad-hoc reports on specific regions, LP types, or emerging themes.

Data-driven insights and frameworks

Shorter analytical pieces that apply Altss data to current market questions. Cross-posted with our Blog and Knowledge Center.

Altss Global Family Office Report 2026

The definitive annual analysis of the global family office LP landscape (in development — expected Q3 2026). Covers global family office census with regional breakdowns, direct investment patterns, emerging manager backing behavior, sector allocation trends, and generational transition dynamics.

The goal is to establish this as the definitive annual family office LP reference, in the way Preqin's global reports became the reference for institutional fund benchmarking.

Regional and segment studies

Published throughout the year on specific topics where Altss data offers unique perspective:

  • Emerging manager launch activity by region
  • LP capital flow by asset class and geography
  • Regional family office concentration analysis
  • Sovereign wealth deployment patterns
  • Secondary market LP dynamics
  • Specific geographic deep-dives (Europe, MENA, APAC family office reports)

Ongoing insights

Shorter pieces published on our Blog and Knowledge Center:

  • Monthly family office deal flow reports
  • LP targeting frameworks by strategy and stage
  • Competitive intelligence analyses
  • Industry benchmarks on fundraising cycle dynamics
  • Specific GP/LP case analyses (anonymized where needed)

Research methodology

Altss research is built on the same OSINT-first methodology that powers the core data platform. All reports cite sources, flag data quality where relevant, and document analytical methodology for reproducibility.

Core methodology principles: data-driven, not opinion-driven. Multi-source triangulation for every major claim. Transparent about sample sizes and coverage limitations. Focused on underserved research areas (family offices, emerging managers, non-US LPs). Cited by downstream analysts, advisors, and industry press.

Why Altss research matters

Most private markets research is published by competitors to Altss — and most competitors write research that maps to their data strengths. Preqin's reports emphasize fund benchmarking where Preqin is strongest. McKinsey and Bain emphasize macro patterns where their consulting data is strongest.

Altss's research emphasizes family offices, emerging managers, and international LP dynamics — areas where our OSINT-first data methodology provides perspective legacy platforms cannot.

If you're a GP trying to understand the family office LP base, or an LP trying to map emerging manager launches, Altss research is built specifically for your questions.

F.A.Q

Frequently asked questions

Are Altss reports free?
Most research is freely available. Flagship reports may have subscriber-gated full versions with public summaries.
Can I cite Altss research in my own materials?
Yes, with attribution. Research is cited by analysts, advisors, and industry press regularly.
Do you accept custom research engagements?
Not as a standard offering. Altss is a data platform, not a research firm. Occasional custom engagements for enterprise clients.
When will the Global Family Office Report 2026 publish?
Target Q3 2026. Subscribe to Altss updates to be notified.
How is Altss research different from With Intelligence or Preqin reports?
Altss research emphasizes family offices, emerging managers, and international LP dynamics — areas where legacy platforms have thinner data. With Intelligence is strong on editorial content and event intelligence. Preqin is strong on institutional fund benchmarking.

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