# Ed Brandman

> Ed Brandman is the founder and CEO of ToltIQ, an AI platform for private markets due diligence. A former KKR partner and chief information officer, he returned from retirement in 2023 following encouragement from his son and co-founder, Matt Brandman. His career spans financial technology roles at J.P. Morgan, Robertson Stephens, Renaissance Trading Technologies, OMT Partners and PwC.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at ToltIQ
- **Organizations:** ToltIQ, KKR, PwC, OMT Partners, Renaissance Trading Technologies, Robertson Stephens, J.P. Morgan, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group, Ipreo, Artivest
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Rutgers College, Rutgers University
- **Known for:** Led KKR’s technology function during an eleven-year tenure., Co-founded Renaissance Trading Technologies and ToltIQ., Served on the boards of Ipreo and Artivest.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Began his career at J.P. Morgan, working in equity trading technology.
- **—** — Served as CIO, head of electronic trading and director of operations at Robertson Stephens.
- **—** — Co-founded and led Renaissance Trading Technologies, developing trading software for Nasdaq market makers.
- **2003-2006** — Managing Partner at OMT Partners, according to KKR’s 2007 appointment announcement.
- **—** — Managing Director in PwC’s financial services advisory practice before joining KKR.
- **2007-2018** — Partner and CIO at KKR, with responsibility for global technology, data strategy and operations.
- **2018** — Retired from KKR.
- **2023** — Founded DiligentIQ, later named ToltIQ, after encouragement from son and co-founder Matt Brandman.
- **2025** — Announced up to $12 million in a two-tranche Series A led by FINTOP Capital and JAM FINTOP.
- **2026** — ToltIQ established a strategic relationship with PwC and announced a PitchBook integration.

## Achievements

- Led KKR’s technology function during an eleven-year tenure.
- Co-founded Renaissance Trading Technologies and ToltIQ.
- Served on the boards of Ipreo and Artivest.
- Joined the strategic advisory board of Investcorp Strategic Capital Group.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Published Same Data Room, Different Deal, discussing how corporate and private equity buyers approach diligence differently.
- **2026-06** — ToltIQ announced a PitchBook integration on June 24 for users with an individual PitchBook licence.
- **2026-06** — PwC and ToltIQ announced a strategic relationship on June 15. PwC reported 4,000+ Deals practitioners using ToltIQ on 5,000+ deals.

## Links

- Website: https://toltiq.com/team/ed-brandman
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-brandman

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Last updated: 2026-10-25