Broadridge announced a strategic partnership and minority investment in CENTRL, a Silicon Valley firm that delivers AI‑powered due diligence solutions for financial institutions, to enhance its data‑driven fund solutions portfolio.
The investment follows Broadridge’s Q1 FY2026 results, which showed strong recurring revenue growth and margin expansion, giving the company the financial flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions that accelerate its AI agenda.
CENTRL’s platform automates data collection and workflow for due diligence, research, and RFP response. The technology will be embedded into Broadridge’s Fi360 RFP Director and other client‑facing tools, reducing manual touchpoints and improving accuracy for asset managers, retirement recordkeepers and advisors.
Dan Cwenar, President of Data‑Driven Fund Solutions, said the partnership will help clients modernize due diligence and RFP workflows, improve operational efficiency and better manage risk. Sanjeev Dheer, CEO of CENTRL, added that embedding AI into these processes will move firms from fragmented manual work to streamlined, data‑driven operations.
Analysts responded to the announcement with a mix of upgrades and price‑target adjustments. DA Davidson upgraded Broadridge to a buy rating, while RBC Capital lowered its price target but maintained an outperform rating, reflecting the company’s solid fundamentals and the strategic value of the AI investment.
The deal positions Broadridge to capture growing demand for AI‑enabled compliance and operational efficiency in the asset‑management space, reinforcing its broader strategy to modernize financial services operations.
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