Archive · 25 Jul 2025
GIC Uses AI 'Devil's Advocate' for Smarter Dealmaking
Imagine a really smart computer that helps a big money company called GIC decide where to invest.
This computer, using AI, asks tough questions about deals, like a devil's advocate, to make sure the investments are good.
It uses data from many years of past deals.
This helps GIC's employees get ready for tough questions when they pitch investment ideas to their bosses.
GIC is also investing in companies that are making and using AI, especially in the US.
GIC, a Singapore sovereign wealth fund, is using AI tools to evaluate investment deals.
The AI tools include a Virtual Investment Committee and an "Agentic Devil's Advocate" chatbot.
The platform uses large language models and internal data from over four decades of dealmaking.
GIC's AI is used to simulate conversations and ask tough questions to prepare staff.
GIC is investing in AI companies, specifically enablers, monetizers, and adopters in the US.
- Who
- GIC, a Singapore sovereign wealth fund, is implementing AI.
- What
- GIC is using AI tools to analyze investment deals.
- When
- The AI platform was recently unveiled by GIC.
- Where
- Singapore
- Why
- To improve investment decisions and prepare staff for deal evaluations.
Optimism
Cautious
Impact of AI on Investing
Optimism
AI is improving decision-making within investment firms.
Cautious
Some worry about AI's potential impact on jobs or investment quality.
- Fund Name
- GIC Pte
- Location
- Singapore
- AI Tools
- Virtual Investment Committee, Agentic Devil's Advocate
- Data Source
- 44 years of dealmaking data
- Investment Focus
- AI companies
- Asset Management
- $847 billion (estimated)