Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of the M&A process, helping deal teams manage growing volumes of information, accelerate review workflows, and improve efficiency. In this Q&A from Pitchbook's Q3 2026 M&A Report, Padma Duvvuri, SVP, Product Management, AI & Data at DFIN, shares insights on where AI is delivering value today, how it is transforming due diligence and virtual data rooms, and why governance and human oversight remain critical to successful adoption.
Highlights
- Where AI is creating the most practical value across the M&A lifecycle.
- How AI-assisted workflows can help streamline due diligence and document review.
- The role of AI within virtual data rooms and document intelligence.
- Why trust, governance, and accountability remain essential as adoption grows.
- How leading firms are using AI to gain efficiency while keeping experts at the center of decision-making.
Get the full interview with Padma Duvvuri to learn how M&A professionals are approaching AI adoption, balancing automation with human judgment, and preparing for the next phase of AI-enabled dealmaking.
