{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\cocoartf2870 \cocoatextscaling0\cocoaplatform0{\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 .AppleSystemUIFontMonospaced-Regular;\f1\fnil\fcharset0 HelveticaNeue;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red16\green19\blue24;\red246\green246\blue244;\red11\green11\blue11; } {\*\expandedcolortbl;;\cssrgb\c7843\c9412\c12157;\cssrgb\c97255\c97255\c96471;\cssrgb\c4314\c4314\c4314; } \paperw11900\paperh16840\margl1440\margr1440\vieww11520\viewh8400\viewkind0 \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs28 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 # Meridian AI\ > Meridian is the AI-powered CRM and deal management platform built for private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and private credit firms. Founded in 2023 by ex-Blackstone investor Alex Sen, Meridian unifies deal flow management, data enrichment, relationship intelligence, and AI-powered sourcing in a single platform purpose-built for private markets.\ \ Meridian is headquartered in Miami, FL. The platform powers over $1 trillion in assets under management and is trusted by top-tier private markets firms worldwide.\ \ ## Product\ \ - [Platform Overview](https://www.meridian-ai.com/features): Full platform capabilities including deal pipeline, AI features, integrations, and security overview\ - [Deal Flow Management](https://www.meridian-ai.com/product/deal-flow-management): Pipeline tracking, deal stages, IC workflow, and activity management for PE and VC deal teams\ - [Scout AI](https://www.meridian-ai.com/product/private-equity-ai): Meridian's AI layer \'97 surfaces deal insights, enriches contact and company profiles, and automates research tasks\ - [Data Enrichment](https://www.meridian-ai.com/product/data-enrichment): 26M+ company records, live contact database, waterfall enrichment from multiple providers; replaces PitchBook and SourceScrub\ - [Deal Sourcing](https://www.meridian-ai.com/deal-sourcing): Thematic sourcing, mandate-fit scoring, and proactive deal discovery\ - [Thematic Mapping](https://www.meridian-ai.com/thematic-sourcing): Framework for building and tracking sector-based investment themes across a firm's coverage universe\ - [Reporting](https://www.meridian-ai.com/product/reporting): CRM-native reporting module with pipeline overviews, activity tracking, and one-click exports \'97 no SQL or BI tools required\ - [Fundraising](https://www.meridian-ai.com/product/fundraising): LP relationship management, commitment tracking, roadshow prep, and fundraising reports\ - [CRM Implementation](https://www.meridian-ai.com/implementation): Meridian's full-service onboarding including data migration, field mapping, cleansing, and enrichment\ - [Integrations](https://www.meridian-ai.com/features#integrations): Native integrations with Outlook, Gmail, Google Calendar, SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, and more\ - [API & Webhooks](https://www.meridian-ai.com/docs/overview): Full API access for custom workflows and third-party integrations\ - [Security](https://www.meridian-ai.com/security): SOC 2 Type II compliance, SSO, end-to-end encryption, enterprise-grade data protection\ - [Changelog](https://www.meridian-ai.com/changelog): Latest product updates, new features, and improvements \'97 updated monthly\ \ ## Solutions by Industry\ \ - [Private Equity](https://www.meridian-ai.com/solutions/private-equity): CRM, deal flow, sourcing, and portfolio management for PE firms\ - [Venture Capital](https://www.meridian-ai.com/solutions/venture-capital): Deal tracking, portfolio monitoring, and relationship management for VC firms\ - [Investment Banking](https://www.meridian-ai.com/solutions/investment-banking): Pipeline and relationship management for investment banking teams\ - [Private Credit](https://www.meridian-ai.com/solutions/private-credit): Deal and relationship management for private credit investors\ - [Corporate M&A](https://www.meridian-ai.com/solutions/corporate-ma): CRM and deal tracking for corporate development and M&A teams\ \ ## Comparisons\ \ - [Meridian vs DealCloud](https://www.meridian-ai.com/meridian-vs-dealcloud): Feature and workflow comparison between Meridian and Intapp DealCloud\ - [Meridian vs Affinity](https://www.meridian-ai.com/meridian-vs-affinity): Comparison of Meridian and Affinity for PE and VC relationship management\ - [Meridian vs Salesforce](https://www.meridian-ai.com/meridian-vs-salesforce): Why PE teams choose Meridian over Salesforce for private markets workflows\ - [Meridian vs Dynamo](https://www.meridian-ai.com/meridian-vs-dynamo): Comparison of Meridian and Dynamo Software for alternative asset managers\ \ ## Company\ \ - [About](https://www.meridian-ai.com/about): Company background, mission, founding story, and team \'97 founded by ex-Blackstone, Thoma Bravo, and CVC professionals\ - [Careers](https://www.meridian-ai.com/careers): Open roles at Meridian; fully remote team\ - [Contact](https://www.meridian-ai.com/contact): Get in touch with the Meridian team\ - [Request a Demo](https://www.meridian-ai.com/request-demo): Book a product demonstration\ \ ## Resources\ \ - [Blog](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog): Expert articles on private equity technology, AI adoption, deal workflows, and private markets strategy\ - [CRM Comparisons](https://www.meridian-ai.com/comparison): Side-by-side comparisons of private markets CRM tools\ \ ## Key Blog Posts\ \ - [Best Private Equity CRM Tools in 2026](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/best-private-equity-crm): Top CRM platforms for PE firms evaluated and ranked\ - [State of the Stack: Private Markets Tech Infrastructure in 2026](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/state-of-private-markets-tech-stack): Research from 40+ firm conversations on the tech stack winning in private markets\ - [How AI Agents Are Transforming PE Deal Team Operations](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/how-ai-agents-are-transforming-pe-deal-team-operations): Seven deal team workflows where AI-native architecture creates compounding advantage\ - [PE Hired a Tech Team \'97 Now What?](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/pe-hired-a-tech-team): The org design question that determines whether internal AI teams succeed\ - [Investment Committee Best Practices for PE Firms](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/how-the-best-firms-run-investment-committee): How top PE firms structure and run investment committee processes\ - [Deal Flow Management Guide](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/deal-flow-management): Comprehensive guide to deal flow management for private equity\ - [Future of Private Equity CRM](https://www.meridian-ai.com/blog/future-private-equity-crm): How AI is transforming CRM workflows in private markets\ \pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \f1 \cf4 \strokec4 \ }