In the latest feature for PitchBook News, experts across private equity argue that 2026 is the year of “necessity and survival” for artificial intelligence in the industry.

While many firms remain in the early stages of exploration, Anush Newman, CEO and founder at JMAN Group, highlights the urgent need for GPs to move beyond concept and into consistent, value-driven execution. From supporting portfolio companies to securing future reinvestments from LPs, this article outlines the essential roadmap for the year ahead.

Key learning outcomes:

• Portfolio foundations: Why GPs must be more insistent and consistent in helping portfolio companies lay the groundwork for data and AI.
• The cost of inaction: Understanding why delaying AI investment will erode firm value much faster than the upfront cost of experimentation.
• LP expectations: How transparency, speed and accuracy in data reporting are becoming as critical as financial returns for modern allocators.

To read the full article, click below.

Recent data reveals a staggering reality: nearly a quarter of a million mothers with young children have left the UK workforce due to the complexities of balancing career and childcare. The “motherhood penalty” is often framed as an inconvenience to businesses but the reality is that it’s a not just mothers that miss out, business and society do too. 

Natalie Cramp, Partner at JMAN Group, shares her honest, first-hand account of returning to the high-pressure Private Equity industry after maternity leave. 

Natalie highlights: 

• Retention makes commercial sense: The PwC Women in Work Index states that UK employers could save £260 million annually in recruitment and turnover costs simply by keeping women in full-time employment post-childbirth.  
• Support for Dads is essential: JMAN Group’s market-leading paternity policy removes the “choice” between bonding and bills. Research shows that countries with robust, paid paternity leave see significantly smaller gender wage and labour participation gaps. 
• True support isn’t superficial: It must go beyond the HR policy and be believed in and led from the top. It means acknowledging that the person returning is not the same person who left, and providing practical bridges like upskilling, flexible remote working, and phased returns. 
• It’s not all about money: The small things mean a lot, but the more you can do to take the financial stress out of decisions, the better. 

Click below to read Natalie’s full account of the “motherhood penalty,” the specific small things that make a big difference, and why JMAN Group is challenging the norms of the PE and data industry in a recent New Digital Age article. 

Driven by the rapidly-growing presence of JMAN Group in the US, industry publication Megabuyte caught up with Anush Newman and Richard Cowen, CEO and CFO respectively of JMAN Group, for an inside look at a landmark year.

In this exclusive update, the author ​​Jonty Lagden explores how the business has achieved a string of successes. Hitting a £30.1m revenue milestone, JMAN Group sits in the top quartiles for Organic Growth, Revenue CAGR, and EBITDA margin, reporting a Megabuyte Scorecard rating of 61, against an IT Consulting peer group average of 47.

As Anush and Richard told Megabuyte, the growth is thanks to JMAN Group’s unique blended delivery model and deep-rooted partnerships within the Private Equity sector. This has enabled the company to meet the continued demand for data engineering, analytics and AI delivery across PE-backed portfolio companies. 

With a global team now at more than 600 experts across London, New York and Chennai, plus investment from Baird Capital, JMAN is outperforming peer group averages and setting a high bar for data engineering and machine learning consultancy.

The article also covers: 

• How a vendor-agnostic approach to data and AI is driving 35% like-for-like revenue growth.
• Insights into how JMAN Group maintains top-quartile margins while expanding its international footprint.
• Why long-term engagements with portfolio companies are the engine behind a projected £40m+ turnover for FY26.

To read the full article, click the link below.

We are proud to announce that JMAN Group has once again been named by the Financial Times and Statista as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies for 2026.  This achievement marks our fifth consecutive year of being included in the prestigious list, and our seventh year since the awards began in 2018 reinforcing JMAN Group’s position as a premier commercial data partner.

The Financial Times and Statista jointly publish prestigious annual rankings that highlight companies in particular areas and provide international recognition for business excellence. In the latest rankings, JMAN Group has been awarded:

• Silver in Data Analytics & Big Data (as we did last year)
• Silver in Private Equity (a progress on last year’s Bronze)

This recognition is particularly meaningful as it is based on independent recommendations from our clients and industry peers. It is an achievement that reflects our global team’s commitment to combining deep commercial insight with cutting-edge data science to deliver tangible value for Private Equity funds and their portfolio companies – a genuine team effort that underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in management consultancy.

Click below to read the full 2026 Financial Times and Statista report.

In the world of data and AI, legal can’t be an after-the-fact function. As JMAN scales at the intersection of private capital and technical innovation, General Counsel, Sara Mackie is transforming legal from a fragmented effort into a robust architectural discipline.

In a Corporate Counsel Business Journal blog, Sara explains how she has built a legal function designed for velocity, accountability and durability, from managing cross-border data responsibilities to navigating the evolving landscape of AI regulation.

In this blog, you will learn:

• Legal as Architecture, Not Just Policy: In high-growth, tech-driven environments, the legal function must be “built” to scale alongside engineering and consulting teams.
• Velocity through Governance: Creating clear internal frameworks for legal means firms move faster with durable processes.
• AI Pragmatism: Human judgment and robust governance must keep pace with technical innovation to ensure accountability.

Click below to read the full blog.

In the latest feature for PitchBook News, experts across private equity argue that 2026 is the year of “necessity and survival” for artificial intelligence in the industry.

While many firms remain in the early stages of exploration, Anush Newman, CEO and founder at JMAN Group, highlights the urgent need for GPs to move beyond concept and into consistent, value-driven execution. From supporting portfolio companies to securing future reinvestments from LPs, this article outlines the essential roadmap for the year ahead.

Key learning outcomes:

• Portfolio foundations: Why GPs must be more insistent and consistent in helping portfolio companies lay the groundwork for data and AI.
• The cost of inaction: Understanding why delaying AI investment will erode firm value much faster than the upfront cost of experimentation.
• LP expectations: How transparency, speed and accuracy in data reporting are becoming as critical as financial returns for modern allocators.

To read the full article, click below.

The “triple-whammy” of high debt, energy costs and wage inflation is ending the era of low-productivity “zombie” firms. Featured in The Times, Anush Newman, co-founder and chief executive officer of JMAN Group, explains why data is now the ultimate tool for “creative destruction” and sustainable growth.

Whether you are navigating a new acquisition, seeking operational efficiency, or preparing for a high-stakes exit, this article outlines the roadmap for commercial success in a tougher landscape.

Key learning outcomes:

• Bridging the data gap: Why many firms struggle to replicate “shiny” investment figures post-acquisition and how to fix it.
• Driving organic growth: Using AI and data signals to acquire the right customers and reduce churn.
• Mastering the exit: How to use data-led storytelling to prove your success was deliberate to skeptical buyers.

Click below to read the full article.