BlackRock Aladdin launches end-to-end private markets workflow for institutional investors

February 5, 2026 (Preqin News) – Bigger allocations to private markets and more diverse investments are reshaping how investors monitor portfolios and measure risk, according to BlackRock Aladdin.

The technology business has launched a new end-to-end private markets workflow for investors, combining extensive, premier data and technology from Preqin with the eFront platform. The combined capabilities mean institutional investors have comprehensive research, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring tools on a single platform.

The integration accelerates the firm’s strategy to modernize private markets by increasing transparency and data-based insight for clients as they expand allocations across the whole portfolio.

The combined pre- and post-investment capabilities of eFront Insight 'reinforces what we set out to accomplish with the acquisition of Preqin – a combination of rich data, advanced analytics, and scalable technology that helps investors navigate private markets with clarity and confidence,’ said Sloane Collins, BlackRock’s head of product for Aladdin Private Markets.

The move comes as institutional investors continue to grow their allocations to private markets. Average alternatives allocations increased from 15.7% in 2020 to 19.6% in 2024, according to Strategic Asset Allocation: Private equity, a Preqin Insights+ report.

eFront Insight enables LPs to map and identify high-quality fund managers and conduct in-depth manager due diligence by strategy, track record, and operations – utilizing automated visual analytics and AI-enhanced tools. Post-investment, institutions are equipped with a range of tools that transform portfolio monitoring into a core part of strategic decision-making.

‘For the first time, clients can bring pre-investment intelligence and post-investment analytics together in a single, integrated workflow, narrowing the gap between how institutional investors manage assets across private and public portfolios,’ said Collins.

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