Private markets are changing fast. From new ESG regulations to advances in AI, the forces shaping investment decisions are multiplying.

Join Clarity AI and SESAMm as we explore the biggest shifts redefining private-market investing in 2026 and how data and technology are transforming due diligence, risk management, and deal flow.

Watch this replay to explore:

• What shaped private markets in 2025 -  and what’s ahead in 2026
• How AI is transforming due diligence, risk monitoring, and value creation
• What these changes mean for deal-flow, risk, and competitive advantage

Controversial business involvement is no longer a niche ESG issue. From fossil fuels and weapons to gambling, sanctions, and human rights abuses, exclusion policies are expanding and scrutiny is intensifying, especially across private markets.

As SFDR and the EU Taxonomy raise the bar, investors must prove that controversial exposures are identified, documented, and consistently screened, even when disclosures are limited.

In this ebook, SESAMm explores:

• How exclusion rules are evolving under SFDR, the EU Taxonomy, and investor mandates
• Why controversial involvement is harder to detect in private markets and secondaries
• Real-world case studies revealing hidden exposure and compliance risk
• How AI enables faster, auditable screening across public and private assets

Download the ebook to learn how investors can apply consistent, defensible exclusion screening at scale.

Forced labor remains a critical challenge for global businesses. Recent scandals across industrial and consumer sectors have shown how quickly hidden labor abuses can surface, sparking regulatory action, investor backlash, and lasting reputational damage.

Watch this webinar replay to hear Emily Day, Global Sustainability Specialist at Diginex, and Andrew Bernstein, Chief Commercial Officer at SESAMm, share data-driven insights and real-world lessons on how to anticipate and manage these risks effectively.

You’ll learn:

• The evolving regulatory landscape and its implications for investors and corporations
• Real-world case studies of forced labor controversies and their financial impact
• How leading firms are strengthening risk detection and due diligence to stay ahead of compliance and reputational challenges
  

Forced labor remains among the most pressing human rights challenges for companies worldwide. Despite stronger regulations and corporate pledges, millions remain trapped in exploitative conditions,  often deep within complex global supply chains.

As new laws increase scrutiny and liability, the cost of blind spots is rising. Investors, corporates, and private equity firms alike must now demonstrate active due diligence or face legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

In this whitepaper, SESAMm explores:

• The tightening global regulatory landscape on forced labor
• Exclusive data-driven insights from SESAMm’s AI platform on labor-related controversies
• Real-world case studies revealing how risks can remain hidden despite compliance efforts

Download the report to learn how data and AI are transforming the fight against forced labor - and how organizations can move from reactive to proactive risk management.

As regulatory demands grow and ESG expectations evolve, financial institutions face a critical question: Is sustainability compliance merely a cost center or can it drive measurable financial and competitive advantages?

Watch this on-demand webinar to hear Gwen Safa, Global Head of Sustainable Corporate Solutions at Barclays Investment Bank, and Sylvain Forté, CEO of SESAMm, offer actionable insights on transforming ESG challenges into strategic opportunities. 

Together, they unpack:

• Why leading firms are reframing ESG as a value driver, not just a regulatory obligation
• How to navigate the ESG backlash while staying aligned with long-term investor and stakeholder expectations
• Where ESG meets reputational risk and why both are critical to financial performance and trust

Whether you're managing risk, sourcing deals, or building client trust, this session offers a candid look at the shifting role of ESG and what it means for the future of finance.

As social values shape consumer expectations, companies are under growing pressure to align with progressive causes. But not all support is genuine. SESAMm’s latest report, Beyond Greenwashing: Unveiling the Spectrum of Colorwashing, explores how brands adopt the language of inclusion, without the action to match.

Colorwashing refers to the use of social justice themes in marketing—such as gender, race, or LGBTQ+ rights—to appear ethical or inclusive while avoiding meaningful change. The report analyzes major forms, including pinkwashing, rainbowwashing, racialwashing, bluewashing, and orangewashing.

Key Takeaways:

• Colorwashing is on the rise:  Mentions of pinkwashing, rainbowwashing, and blackwashing have grown sharply since 2020.
• It’s about image, not impact: Many companies leverage social issues for PR, but fail to back them with policy or internal reform.
• Consumers are calling it out: There’s an increasing backlash against symbolic gestures that lack substance, especially during high-visibility moments like Pride Month.
• AI can help: Real-time controversy detection enables investors and communications teams to monitor and address potential colorwashing early.

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Greenwashing is evolving—and so are the tools to uncover it.

In our most recent webinar, "How to Spot Greenwashing vs Real Sustainability Using AI," SESAMm CEO Sylvain Forté and Fingreen AI CEO Louis Frank sat down and unpacked the complexities of ESG credibility in today’s climate-conscious market. From emerging patterns in greenwashing to the rise of corporate silence—greenhushing—they explored what the latest data tells us and how AI is changing the game.

What you'll learn:

• Breaking Down ESG Buzzwords: An Introduction to Greenwashing, Greenhushing, and Greenwishing, showing how their mentions have surged in recent years—across sectors and regions.
• The Data Doesn’t Lie: While oil and gas and industrials are frequent offenders, every industry faces reputational risks—case in point: the controversies surrounding firms like DWS and BNY Mellon.
• Traceability & Transparency: How open methodologies can help verify commitments like Net Zero and SDG alignment.

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In our recent webinar, “Navigating UNGC Violations: Key ESG Risks for Investors Across Sectors,” SESAMm CEO Sylvain Forté and Head of Sales Andrew Bernstein break down the latest research on corporate alignment with the UN Global Compact (UNGC). The session also marks the launch of our UNGC Breach Detection tool, designed to help investors monitor and address UNGC-related ESG risks in line with SFDR’s PAI 10.

Watch this webinar to learn how to:

• Tech, Automotive, and Retail sectors show the highest number of confirmed and potential UNGC breaches.
• A significant gap exists between allegations and enforcement—many companies face claims without consequences.
• SESAMm’s new UNGC Breach Detection tool uses AI to identify and classify violations across industries, offering timely, data-driven insights.

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Webinar Replay: Navigating UNGC Violations - Key ESG Risks for Investors Across Sectors

As sustainability expectations rise, so does scrutiny. This ebook explores how industries are performing against the UNGC’s Ten Principles—and where risks are being overlooked.
Backed by SESAMm’s AI-powered UNGC violations screening, it offers a data-backed view into ESG alignment and accountability.

What You'll Learn:

• Commitment doesn’t always mean compliance: Public alignment with the UNGC is there, but our data reveals persistent ESG risks that often go unaddressed.
• Certain sectors face heightened exposure: The technology, finance, and automotive industries consistently rank among those most frequently linked to potential breaches.
• The enforcement gap is widening: A clear disconnect exists between alleged violations and actual accountability, emphasizing the need for real-time monitoring and stronger ESG oversight.