How a Global Private Equity Fund Achieved 5x Efficiency in European Deal Origination with Raylu AI

At a Glance

Challenges

• Rising European deal volume

• Matching the U.S. model’s depth and rigor in analysis

• Ensuring frictionless fit with existing systems

Benefits

• 5x greater efficiency with minimal headcount

• Insights fully aligned with the firm’s specific investment criteria

• Instant operational improvements and cost savings

Objectives

A global mid-market private equity fund operated a U.S. model with a 10-person origination team that turned banker-sourced deals into concise two-page summaries for a separate investment team.

In Europe, the same team handled both origination and evaluation, stretching resources as deal volume increased. To address this, they sought to replicate the U.S. model's efficiency and analytical depth with a standalone origination function, avoiding the complexity and expense of a large specialized team.

The solution needed to:

• Uphold rigorous analytical standards

• Integrate seamlessly with existing CRM and reporting systems

• Deliver the same efficiency as the U.S. team with a leaner structure

"With Raylu AI, our newly established European origination team rapidly matched the rigorous, data-driven output of our long-standing U.S. operation—while running far leaner and at a fraction of the cost."
— COO, Global Midmarket Private Equity Fund

Solution

Raylu AI was deployed to replicate the capabilities of the U.S. origination model with a much smaller team, enabling:

• High Accuracy & Recall – Capturing critical insights (99% accuracy, 96% recall) to maintain the firm’s high standards.

• Efficient Data Extraction – Surfacing key information 30% more effectively than other tested AI tools.

• Seamless Integration – Fitting into existing workflows, templates, and CRMs with minimal disruption.

Benefits

5x Efficiency at Lower Cost
A two-person European team matched the output of the 10-person U.S. team.

Customized, High-Quality Insights
Bespoke AI aligned perfectly with the firm’s strategic criteria and unique investment perspectives.

Immediate ROI
Rapid onboarding led to instant improvements in deal screening speed and quality.