As financial analysts, we've seen firsthand how time-consuming and overwhelming deal processes can be. During our tenures at Goldman Sachs and AKKR, we had front-row seats into the daily frustrations that come with 80+ hour work weeks that account to little more than combing through reports, restructuring presentations, and repeatedly making minor tweaks to the same deliverables. We resolved to turn our frustrations into conviction and set out to build a set of tools that would allow analysts to work at the speed of thought, without reinventing a firm's existing infrastructure.
What struck us most during our time in finance wasn't just the long hours—it was watching brilliant colleagues spend countless nights on tasks that seemed misaligned with their capabilities. These were graduates from top universities, strategic thinkers with exceptional analytical abilities, yet they spent the majority of their time on mechanical tasks that could be automated. The disconnect between talent and tools became increasingly apparent with each passing quarter.
The challenge wasn't just about efficiency—it was about unlocking human potential. We observed that when analysts could break free from the mundane aspects of their work, they produced insights that transformed deals and created real value for clients. But these moments were rare, buried under an avalanche of document processing, data entry, and formatting tasks. The existing technology solutions seemed to miss the mark, offering either overly rigid automation that didn't match firm-specific needs or complex systems that required complete workflow overhauls.
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We recognized that the key to meaningful change in financial workflows wasn't about replacing human judgment—it was about amplifying it. What if we could preserve the intellectual rigor and unique processes that make each firm special while eliminating the mechanical burden that weighs down their best minds? This question became our north star, leading us to develop technology that works alongside analysts rather than trying to replace their expertise.
We started Altitude because we believe that fast, reliable, and human-centric analysis shouldn't be compromised—it should be standard in modern finance, irrespective of the changes posed by new technologies. We're committed to being the partner that helps your firm amplify its capacity without forgoing well-established industry practices.
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