November 2024 Product Update

Data Updates

People Data

We significantly expanded and refreshed our people data in November. Key updates include:

• 13,000 new individuals across ~850 new VC managers
• 182,000 people records refreshed for improved accuracy
• Reference cards optimized for faster loading

International Holdings Data

As part of our continued effort to track all of the disclosed stock holdings of the 12,000+ managers in OWL, we improved the way we gather EU data in November, adding additional data in Germany and the Netherlands. We added nearly 1,000 positions across both countries, and are continuing to add more data sources in Europe.

Allocator Data

We believe that we have the most accurate and up-to-date endowment profiles in the industry. Given the number of endowments releasing performance and annual reports in October and November, we have been focused on making sure that information is quickly available to our users. We now have nearly 100 FY2024 returns on our endowment tracker, along with updated asset allocation and holdings data for any endowment that has reported it publicly.

Manager Additions

We continue to add to OWL’s manager roster. In November, we added close to 1,000 managers, focused primarily on VC managers. We are now tracking more than 12,000 managers on OWL, up from ~4,000 in March. Examples of the new VC managers include (links will only work for OWL customers):

• Acre Venture Partners
• Jump Capital
• Vela Partners

Location Search Enhancements

We’ve updated the manager location search experience with a more consistent interface and new filters. Key changes include:

• New Filters:
  • Position Count
  • Market Value
  • Dollar Turnover

• Updated Filters:
  • Radius: Relocated and visually improved
  • Tags: Matches the tags used elsewhere on the site
  • AUM: Users can now select a range

• Styling Enhancements:
  • Adjusted slider widths and font sizes for uniformity
  • Tags are displayed below the manager name

Manager Address Map

Clicking on an address on a manager page now clearly identifies the given manager’s location on a map. Using that location as an anchor, users can more easily explore other managers that are located nearby.

These location search improvements will make it even easier for allocators to discover new managers and optimize their travel plans.

Update Table Formatting

To improve usability on all screen sizes, we’ve introduced a new table format across the site. The left-hand columns are now pinned by default, allowing horizontal scrolling for other columns. This is especially helpful when viewing OWL on a mobile device, which we find ourselves doing more and more!

Mobile View

Other Updates

• Data downloads for employee data now include email addresses (where available) and LinkedIn info, making it easier to analyze employee data.
• Fund names across the platform now link to detailed fund pages, allowing quicker navigation within a manager’s various funds.
• Email alerts now include a link to aggregated employee changes across a user’s custom portfolio:

Many of these updates were based on user feedback and suggestions. Please keep sharing your ideas and pain points, and we will continue incorporating them into our product roadmap!

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