# Michael Aldridge

Michael Aldridge is Senior Director of Sales at Carta, driving the global commercial strategy and execution for Carta's LP Portfolio Analytics solution. Previously, he was the Co-founder, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Accelex (acquired by Carta).

## Latest from Michael Aldridge

**$226B secondaries boom highlights LPs’ needs for better data**  
With secondaries volume reaching an estimated $226 billion in 2025, private market investors face mounting complexity. Only modern data infrastructure can provide the accuracy and transparency LPs need to underwrite high-stakes deals.  
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**The audit trail: A fund’s system of record**  
Learn the components of an audit trail and explains why maintaining a complete record is essential for your operational integrity and fiduciary duty.  
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**Investor reporting: From compliance to strategy**  
Understand the essential components of investor reporting for private funds, including the key performance metrics LPs expect, common operational challenges, and best practices for delivering a modern, transparent experience.  
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**Why purpose-built data extraction outpaces DIY for private capital call schedules**  
Find out how to solve your capital call challenges with AI in this comprehensive guide to financial data extraction tools.  
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**Extracting portfolio company data from PE fund manager reports**  
Learn how to extract granular private equity information and PortCo data from fund reports for enhanced portfolio monitoring.  
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**Five must-have data points for fund reporting**  
Learn more about the five critical data points that, when used correctly, can significantly impact fund performance and investment outcomes.  
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