The pace of innovation in alternative assets isn’t just accelerating, it’s reshaping how the industry approaches data, technology, and investment workflows. In this recent episode of the Investment Management Operations podcast, Griff Norville, Head of Technology Solutions at Hamilton Lane, sits down to unpack the major shifts transforming private markets infrastructure. You’ll find Daphne woven into this broader conversation about the evolution of private markets data and tech-led investor workflows.

Technology as an industry catalyst

In this discussion, Griff explores why private markets still lag in technology adoption despite an explosion in data volume and complexity. He highlights how firms are increasingly moving beyond manual workflows, spreadsheets, and fragmented systems toward integrated, tech-first solutions that can support everything from due diligence to reporting and performance tracking. The conversation underscores that the digital age in private markets is not just about tools, it’s about reshaping how investment decisions are informed, supported, and scaled.

In this discussion, Griff explores why private markets still lag in technology adoption despite an explosion in data volume and complexity. He highlights how firms are increasingly moving beyond manual workflows, spreadsheets, and fragmented systems toward integrated, tech-first solutions that can support everything from due diligence to reporting and performance tracking. The conversation underscores that the digital age in private markets is not just about tools, it’s about reshaping how investment decisions are informed, supported, and scaled.

Why it matters for Daphne and the industry

As private markets become more digitised, the need for structured, formatted data is paramount. Platforms like Daphne, which standardise and streamline fund data sit at the heart of that shift. By enabling asset managers to digitise and transmit fund information directly into partner platforms and analytics tools (Including Hamilton Lane’s own systems) Daphne is helping to remove friction from critical workflows in the investment lifecycle. This integration reflects a broader industry trend toward interoperability, where data flows seamlessly across systems, reducing manual overhead and increasing decision confidence.

At Daphne, we’re inspired by how technology leaders are pushing private markets beyond legacy practices. These discussions reinforce our mission: to build connected, transparent pathways for fund data that empower both asset managers and investors in a rapidly evolving landscape.