How Every Record in Joe Gets Verified Before It's Published
Joe's data isn't scraped or auto-populated. Every fund, GP, and transaction record moves through a defined sourcing and verification process before it ever reaches the platform.
A data claim is only as good as its sourcing. A performance number that's self-reported by a GP, scraped from a PDF, or auto-populated from a form carries a different level of confidence than one confirmed against an independent source. Joe's methodology exists so every figure on the platform can be traced back to how it was verified, not just where it came from.
The verification process
Every record — fund, GP, or transaction — moves through the same five steps before publication.
1
Source Pulled from primary materials, regulatory filings, consultant reports, pension board documents, fund presentations, and daily industry news.
2
Cross-check Matched against at least one independent source before acceptance, wherever an independent source exists.
3
Normalize Standardized to consistent definitions of Net IRR, TVPI, DPI, and RVPI so figures compare cleanly across providers, strategies, and vintages.
4
Research review Reviewed by Joe's research team before publication, not auto-populated and not filtered through a single GP's marketing deck.
5
Refresh Re-verified and updated as new source documents, filings, and disclosures become available.
What "verified" means, by data type
The same five-step process applies everywhere, but the sourcing standard looks a little different depending on what's being verified.
Fund performance records — cross-checked against at least one independent source before publication, not accepted on a GP's self-report alone
GP & sponsor profiles — team, investment thesis, and portfolio detail confirmed from primary sources and refreshed as firms update their own materials
Private company transactions — deal terms confirmed from filings, press coverage, or direct disclosure before a record is added
Non-sponsored business data — built from proprietary research rather than aggregated from other databases
Methodology FAQ
Is any of Joe's data scraped or auto-populated?
No. Every record is sourced from primary materials and reviewed by Joe's research team before it's published — nothing is auto-populated from a form or scraped from a website without review.
What happens if a fund or GP disputes a number?
Disputed figures are re-checked against the original source documentation. If the source supports a correction, the record is updated and the refresh is reflected the next time the record is pulled.
How often is data refreshed?
Fund, GP, and transaction records are re-verified and updated on a rolling basis as new source documents and filings become available, with new transactions and industry news added daily.
Can I see the source behind a specific record?
Sourcing detail is available on request for records you're actively using in diligence or reporting, reach out through your account team.
