Author

Alex Sen

Founder and CEO

Alex Sen is the Founder and CEO of Meridian, the next-gen CRM and deal management platform transforming how private equity firms source and close deals.

With nearly a decade of experience at top firms like Blackstone, Thoma Bravo, and CVC, Alex knows the challenges that hold dealmakers back.

He’s seen how outdated, clunky CRMs create more problems than they solve - slowing teams down, siloing critical data, and leaving firms scrambling to piece together insights from disconnected tools.

Determined to solve these problems, Alex founded Meridian in 2023.

Meridian gives private equity professionals the edge they need to compete at the highest level: helping them win the best deals, maintain long-term relationships, and make the right investment decisions.

Articles by Alex Sen

Buyer's Guides

Everything Firms Need to Know About Private Equity CRMs

Take a deep dive into private equity CRM systems, from what they do and key functionalities to tips for choosing and top tools to consider.

Deal Sourcing

Sector-Based Investment Research: Build Conviction Faster and Source Better Deals

Learn how to build a repeatable sector research program that helps your firm surface targets earlier, improves outreach, and speeds IC decisions.

Deal Sourcing

A Guide to Market Intelligence for Private Equity

Market intelligence gives PE firms a competitive edge for sourcing and closing the best deals. Learn about the workflows and tools top firms turn to.

Deal Sourcing

Tracking Investment Themes: How PE Firms Maintain Conviction Over Multi-Year Horizons

Design a durable theme-tracking system to refresh, validate, and operationalize theses over multi-year horizons.

Buyer's Guides

4 Leading 4Degrees Alternatives to Consider in 2026

This in-depth comparison looks at features, use cases, pricing, and more of top 4Degrees competitors to help you make the best choice for your firm.

Private Markets Insights

Top 7 Private Equity Themes for Firms to Watch for in 2026

Explore the top private equity themes for 2025/2026 and learn why thematic sourcing is critical in today’s market.