Fundraising today isn’t what it used to be. Allocators are busier than ever, competition for meetings is intense, and the old ways of finding contacts (spreadsheets, outdated databases, and word-of-mouth intel) just don’t cut it anymore.
But one thing has stayed consistent all these years, relationships are what matter.
For investment firms trying to raise capital, every wasted hour spent hunting for allocator information is time taken away from building relationships and closing commitments.
That’s why we built Dakota Marketplace: A database created by fundraisers, for fundraisers.
After spending nearly two decades raising capital ourselves, we knew exactly what was missing from the tools available to our industry. Dakota Marketplace delivers the most complete, accurate, and actionable allocator data available today, so your team can focus on what matters most: Raising capital.
The Only Database Built By Fundraisers, for Fundraisers
Dakota Marketplace was built from firsthand fundraising experience. Not scraped data. Our platform unites institutional investors, consultants, RIAs, advisors and family offices in one place, updated daily and verified by a team that’s been fundraising since 2006.
Each allocator profile goes beyond just names and titles. You’ll get:
- Firm-level insights on strategies, asset allocations, and investment preferences
- Verified decision-maker contact information you can trust
- Allocator histories and bios that provide valuable context for every outreach
- Turnover tracking to stay ahead of role changes
- Travel and meeting tools that help you plan and fill your calendar while on the road
With Dakota Marketplace, your team always knows who to call, what to say, and how to connect.
What That Means for Fundraising Teams
Whether you’re a boutique emerging manager or a global fund, Dakota Marketplace gives you the tools and data you need to scale your outreach and improve your results.
Your team can:
- Build target lists in minutes – Instantly generate custom reports on allocators, asset classes, and consultants that align with your strategy.
- Stay ahead of turnover – Never lose momentum when people move, Dakota Marketplace updates allocator roles daily so your contacts stay current.
- Maximize travel – Use mapping tools to identify and connect with qualified allocators in every city you visit.
- Access exclusive insights – Tap into Dakota Live! content, public plan minutes, presentation decks, and more to make every meeting count.
Built On Experience. Focused on Results.
At Dakota, we’ve been in your shoes. We know the challenges of fundraising firsthand because we’ve faced them ourselves.
Dakota Marketplace is the solution we wished we had years ago: a platform that simplifies the process, expands your reach, and gives you the confidence to call on the right allocators every time.
When your team has access to verified, relationship-driven data, the entire fundraising process transforms. You spend less time searching and more time connecting with the allocators who actually invest in your strategy.
Book a demo of Dakota Marketplace for access to curated, up-to-date contact information on allocators who allocate to your strategies.
