Cut out the noise.Get value from AI now.

You have ambitious goals. We help you apply GenAI where it matters — and prove it to your LPs.

AI adoption shouldn't be this hard

You're pushing to adopt GenAI, but running into questionable pilots, skeptical stakeholders, and under-developed vendor tools. You're not alone. We help investors get past the hype and deliver GenAI that drives real outcomes.

5%
Of AI pilots have delivered ROI
MIT finds the gap isn't just the technology — it's pairing a sound approach with the best AI-native tools.
The path forward
The 5% that succeed share a pattern: a clear thesis on where AI fits, rigorous vendor selection, and an approach designed for adoption from day one.
50%
Of these pilots stall before go-live
Gartner finds poor data quality, growing costs, and unclear value stall most GenAI initiatives before go-live.
The path forward
Pilots stall without a clear view of what GenAI can do today, how AI-native tools fit into your broader stack, and whether it all drives real value for your team.
8%
Of investors have fully deployed AI
State Street finds most GPs and LPs are still planning or piloting — the window to lead is wide open.
The path forward
The firms pulling ahead know where AI and agents can deliver today — and where they can't. That clarity, paired with hands-on execution, is the edge.

We're not just advisors — we're operators who've been in your shoes

Dealstitch is led by technologists who spent years delivering solutions to over 500 GPs and LPs. We help investors navigate a rapidly evolving GenAI landscape with informed guidance and a hands-on approach that drives real outcomes.

AI strategy & implementation

Identify high-impact AI opportunities and build practical roadmaps aligned with your investment thesis.

Technology & vendor evaluation

Evaluate AI-native tools and traditional systems with deep technical rigor, so they work together to drive real value.

Team training & adoption

Upskill your team with hands-on training tailored to how your firm operates, driving adoption that actually sticks.

LP readiness & DDQs

Prepare compelling responses for LP due diligence on your GenAI progress that position you as a forward-thinking operator.

Systems & data integration

Assess your stack for AI readiness, connect tools into your workflows, and improve data quality across operations.

Custom development

Build AI-native, systems, or data capabilities tailored to your deal flow, operational, or reporting needs.

You're in good company

Our track record spans decades of private markets technology delivery. We've partnered with firms across all major asset classes and at every stage of the technology adoption curve.

  • 500+
    Investor network

    We've helped GPs and LPs across private equity, venture, credit, real estate, and infrastructure solve complex technology challenges over the course of our careers.

  • 50+
    Workstreams mapped

    From deal sourcing and diligence to portfolio monitoring, fund accounting, LP reporting, and valuation analytics, we understand the full investment lifecycle.

  • 20+
    Years in private markets

    Our team includes founding partners and a global network of experienced AI engineers, consultants, and delivery specialists we bring to every engagement.

Meet our leaders

Dealstitch is an AI consultancy led by veteran private market technologists. Our team brings 20+ years of experience delivering software and data products for 500+ GPs and LPs globally. Since 2023, our work has focused exclusively on building and integrating GenAI capabilities for investors.

Clay Willingham

Clay Willingham

Founder & CEO

Clay has spent more than a decade working with private equity and venture capital firms, and their limited partners, as they sort through complex technology decisions. Having helped build and bring investment-grade products to market at scale, and knowing the day-to-day realities inside fast-moving firms, he understands what it takes for new tools to earn adoption and drive real outcomes.

Max Kashdan

Max Kashdan

Founder & CTO

Max has spent his career architecting the software and data infrastructure investors rely on every day. He has led engineering and product development for platforms used by hundreds of GPs and LPs, turning complex requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions. That technical depth, paired with close collaboration with end users, shapes how he approaches every engagement.

Put your AI plans into action now

Whether you're evaluating GenAI tools, stuck on a pilot, or reassessing your current technology, we help you identify high-value opportunities and deliver solutions that get adopted—and stay adopted.