For a long time, Eurekahedge and BarclayHedge occupied similar ground. Ie mid-tier hedge fund databases focused on performance analytics, indices, and fund-level data. They were not trying to be Preqin or PitchBook. They were specialists.
Then Eurekahedge got acquired. And acquired again. What started as an independent Singapore-based data provider is now part of With Intelligence, a UK media and data conglomerate that also absorbed HFM.. The product that exists today is a different animal than the Eurekahedge of five years ago. It bundles editorial journalism, a CRM tool, investor data, and conference intelligence alongside the legacy fund database and indices.
BarclayHedge, meanwhile, has changed ownership too (Backstop Solutions, then ION Analytics), but the product itself looks remarkably similar to what it was a decade ago. Same focus. Same depth. Same pricing model.
If you used to subscribe to Eurekahedge and are weighing your options, or if you are new to both and trying to figure out which one deserves your budget, this comparison should give you a clear picture.
The Honest Summary
BarclayHedge is the safer pick if you want proven hedge fund performance data with transparent pricing, deep fund-level granularity, and a contact marketing database. You know what you are getting.
Eurekahedge / With Intelligence is the more interesting pick if you value editorial content, investor data, and a built-in CRM alongside your fund analytics. You are also betting on a platform that is still finding its footing after multiple acquisitions.
Neither is ideal if your actual need is hedge fund contact data for sales or recruiting. HedgeLists does that job for $117 to $237, once.
Eurekahedge / With Intelligence Today
Eurekahedge launched in 2001 and quickly built a strong reputation, particularly for Asia-Pacific hedge fund coverage. The platform tracked 220+ data points per fund, published its own indices, and offered due diligence services. It was lean, focused, and well-regarded in its niche.
The With Intelligence era has broadened the offering considerably. The combined platform now includes hedge fund data, performance indices (incorporating legacy Eurekahedge and HFM indices), an investor/allocator database, 25,000+ editorial articles, a CRM tool built for asset managers, and conference/event intelligence. That is a lot of product under one roof.
Whether that breadth is a strength or a distraction depends on your perspective. Asset managers who want data, news, and relationship management in a single platform may find real value in the integration. Users who just want a clean database of hedge fund performance metrics may find the added layers unnecessary.
Pricing: Pricing is not published, but the bundled nature of the platform (data + editorial + CRM) suggests pricing is in the mid-to-upper range of hedge fund databases.
BarclayHedge Today
BarclayHedge has been tracking hedge funds and CTAs since 1985. The product is straightforward: 6,000+ active funds, 350+ data fields per fund, 27,000+ graveyard funds, 48 indices, daily data refreshes, and SEC equity holdings for registered managers. It does one thing and has been refining it for four decades.
The Enhanced tier ($7,250/year) adds a contact marketing database with emails, phone numbers, titles, and executive bios. The Pro tier ($5,000/year) covers everything else. Pricing is published on the website.
BarclayHedge does not have editorial content. It does not have a CRM. It does not offer investor data or conference intelligence. It has never pretended to be anything other than a hedge fund data platform. Some people find that limiting. Others find it refreshing.
The Comparison
| Dimension | Eurekahedge / With Intelligence | BarclayHedge |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | Not published | |
| Ownership | With Intelligence (UK) | ION Analytics (Backstop Solutions) |
| Data Fields per Fund | 220+ (legacy; current count evolving) | 350+ |
| Industry Indices | Eurekahedge + HFM indices (transitioning) | 48 established indices (31 HF, 10 CTA, 7 UCITS) |
| Editorial Content | 25,000+ articles, HFM journalism | Not included |
| Investor / LP Data | Mandates & allocations | Not included |
| Built-in CRM | Asset manager CRM | Not included |
| Contact Marketing Data | Available (details vary) | Dedicated DB: emails, phone, bios (Enhanced) |
| Graveyard Database | Available | 27,000+ dead funds |
| CTA / Managed Futures | Some coverage | Specialist since 1989 |
| Asia-Pacific Depth | Historic strength (Singapore origins) | Coverage included, less specialized |
| Data Refresh | Regular updates | Daily |
| Platform Stability | Post-acquisition, still integrating | Stable product, 40-year track record |
What This Really Comes Down To
The real difference between these two platforms is what kind of product you want to rely on.
BarclayHedge is a known quantity. Its strengths are documented, its limitations are clear, and its pricing is on the website. You can evaluate it in an afternoon, get a subscription set up, and start pulling data tomorrow. There are no surprises. The product you see is the product you get.
Eurekahedge is a work in progress. The raw ingredients are promising: Eurekahedge’s fund data, HFM’s editorial archive, an investor database, a CRM, and conference intelligence all under one roof. If it executes well on the integration, the resulting platform could be genuinely compelling for asset managers who want a single hub for data, news, and relationship management. The question is timing. How polished is the product today? How much of the legacy Eurekahedge data has been fully migrated and maintained? Those are questions worth asking during a demo.
Five Questions to Help You Decide
- Do you read hedge fund industry news daily? If yes, With Intelligence’s editorial archive is a genuine differentiator. If no, you are paying for content you will ignore.
- Do you need investor/LP mandate data? If yes, With Intelligence offers it and BarclayHedge does not.
- Is transparent pricing important to your procurement process? If yes, BarclayHedge wins by default. With Intelligence requires a sales conversation before you know the cost.
- Do you need CTA/managed futures data? If yes, BarclayHedge has been the standard in that space since 1989. With Intelligence has some coverage but it is not a specialty.
- Are you primarily focused on the Asia-Pacific hedge fund market? If yes, Eurekahedge’s Singapore roots gave it historically strong coverage in that region. Whether that depth has been fully maintained through the With Intelligence transition is worth verifying directly.
The Contact Data Question
Neither platform is going to win awards for contact data. With Intelligence offers some contact functionality as part of its broader CRM and data package, but the specifics vary and are not clearly documented on the website. BarclayHedge’s Enhanced tier provides a dedicated contact marketing database with emails, phone numbers, and bios for $7,250/year, which is straightforward and well-defined.
But if contact data is the primary reason you are evaluating either of these platforms, you may be overcomplicating the problem. HedgeLists provides downloadable databases of 10,000+ hedge funds with up to six email addresses per fund, executive names, AUM, strategy, and 40 data fields total. It costs $117 to $237 as a one-time purchase. The data arrives in Excel and CSV format, ready for any CRM or mail merge tool.
That is not a criticism of BarclayHedge or With Intelligence. They were designed for analytics, not outreach. HedgeLists was designed for outreach. Different tools, different jobs.
Outreach Data Without the Analytics Price Tag
HedgeLists: 10,000+ hedge funds, direct emails, executive contacts, AUM, strategy, and 37 more data fields. Instant download as Excel and CSV. From $117, one purchase, 12 months of updates. No subscription, no CRM you did not ask for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not in its original form. Eurekahedge has been absorbed into the With Intelligence platform, which combines the Eurekahedge database with HFM editorial content, investor data, a CRM tool, and conference intelligence. The Eurekahedge brand still appears on certain indices, but the standalone product no longer exists. Legacy Eurekahedge indices are being transitioned into With Intelligence’s expanded index offerings.
BarclayHedge tracks 350+ data fields per fund, compared to Eurekahedge’s legacy count of 220+ data points. However, With Intelligence may have expanded or restructured the data model since the acquisition. BarclayHedge also refreshes data daily and maintains a graveyard database of 27,000+ dead funds. For the most current comparison, it is worth requesting a demo from With Intelligence to see how the data coverage has evolved.
Eurekahedge was founded in Singapore and historically had particularly strong Asia-Pacific coverage. BarclayHedge covers Asian funds but has always been stronger in US and European markets. If Asia-Pacific depth is a priority, the With Intelligence platform (inheriting the Eurekahedge data) is likely the better starting point, though it is worth confirming that regional coverage has been maintained through the transition.
Neither offers a self-service free trial with full data access. With Intelligence requires a sales conversation and may offer demos. BarclayHedge can be purchased online or through a demo. HedgeLists offers a free sample download so you can evaluate the data format and fields before purchasing.
HedgeLists, by a wide margin. It provides downloadable databases of 10,000+ hedge funds with direct emails, executive names, AUM, strategy, and 40 data categories for $117 to $237 as a one-time purchase. BarclayHedge’s contact marketing database (Enhanced tier) costs $7,250/year. With Intelligence’s pricing for contact data is not published. HedgeCo.Net offers a free directory with basic profiles.
