SheltonAI plans new strategic moves to accelerate international growth and broaden its global market presence.
SheltonAI, an artificial intelligence platform built for institutional investors in private markets, has announced a major global expansion and a series of high-profile hires as part of its rapid growth strategy for 2026. The company says the moves reflect strong demand for its technology and a growing client base across multiple regions.
Leadership hires and promotions
As part of the expansion, SheltonAI has strengthened its executive team with several senior appointments:
- Stephen Can joins as Director of Strategy. He previously served as an executive and founding leader at Blackstone Strategic Partners, bringing deep experience in private markets.
- Peter Song has been appointed Director of Operations, also coming from Blackstone Strategic Partners, where he held senior roles.
- Chris Cooper becomes Director of Finance. He brings extensive global experience, having served in finance leadership roles at Sequoia, SoftBank, and Clearlake Capital.
- Paige Shiring has been promoted to Director after previously working at Thoma Bravo.
In addition to these leadership changes, SheltonAI has added a new analyst class in New York for 2026 and more than ten professionals to its energy team, signaling increased investment in sector-specific expertise.
Global expansion across key regions
SheltonAI is preparing to launch new regional offices during 2026 as part of its international growth plan. The company has identified three major hubs for expansion:
- New York
- Sydney
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with the location of the regional office expected to be announced in February 2026
The company reports strong momentum at the start of the year, with more than ten new hires and over $1 billion in active management engagements driven by new clients and expanded mandates.
Platform capabilities and value proposition
SheltonAI’s platform is designed to support institutional investors in complex private markets, including private equity, private credit, real assets, and other alternative investments. The system provides:
- Daily valuation insights
- Benchmarking and demand indicators
- Manager and fund comparisons
- Fee validation and participation analytics
- Portfolio-level intelligence across private market strategies
By combining data, analytics, and governance tools, SheltonAI aims to help large institutional investors make more informed decisions and improve oversight of their private market portfolios.
Mission and outlook
“Our objective is clear: to help 100 million pension beneficiaries,” said Harrison Shaw, Executive Director of SheltonAI. “The growth we’re achieving reflects both the urgency of the challenge and the trust our clients place in us.”
About SheltonAI
SheltonAI is an AI-driven analytics and governance platform designed for institutional investors in private markets. The company serves pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments across the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
The company’s continued hiring, regional expansion, and growing assets under engagement highlight its ambitions to become a global technology partner for large institutional investors navigating the increasingly complex private markets landscape.
