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Software tools for acquisition research, outreach, and valuation
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4DegreesRelationship intelligence and deal-flow CRM for private equity and venture firms.
AcquiraAcquisition entrepreneurship platform offering an SBA loan calculator and buyer resources.
Acquisition AIAcquisitionAI – AI Calling At Scale
Acquisition Stars LOI GeneratorGuided 5-step wizard that creates Letters of Intent for business acquisitions based on entered transaction details.
Adobe Acrobat SignEnterprise e-signature platform integrated with Adobe Acrobat for document execution.
AffinityRelationship intelligence CRM used by private capital firms to manage deal sourcing.
AlphaSenseAI-powered market intelligence search engine for investment and deal research.
AltviaCRM and reporting software built for private capital firms' deal and investor workflows.
AnsaradaAI-enabled virtual data room and deal management platform for M&A transactions.
Apollo.ioSales intelligence and engagement platform with a 210M+ contact database for prospecting.
Arizona Escrow & FinancialEscrow company handling fund custody and closing coordination for business sales, franchise resales, and SBA-financed acquisitions.
A Simple ModelProvider of free and premium financial modeling templates including LBO models.
AxialDeal-sourcing network connecting business brokers, private equity, and buyers around private M&A opportunities.
BizEquityCloud-based platform delivering instant online business valuation estimates.
BizQuestOnline marketplace of more than 40,000 businesses and franchises for sale nationwide, owned by CoStar Group.
Breaking Into Wall StreetFinancial modeling training service providing LBO and merger model templates and courses.
CapLinkedSecure virtual data room used for M&A, asset sales, and fundraising transactions.
CaptargetBDR-style outreach service generating qualified lower-middle-market acquisition opportunities.
CaseMark LOI GeneratorAI tool that analyzes transaction details and generates a professionally structured Letter of Intent for M&A deals in minutes.
CB InsightsMarket intelligence platform tracking private company data, funding, and M&A activity.
Celtic BankFDIC-backed bank offering SBA 7(a) loans of $350K-$5M specifically structured for business acquisition financing.
ClayData orchestration platform that enriches prospect lists by combining 100+ data providers.
ClearbitData enrichment platform providing firmographic and contact data for prospecting.
Cobalt IntelligenceSecretary of State business verification API providing entity, filings, and officer data.
CognismGlobal sales intelligence platform providing verified B2B contact data.
Comparables.aiAI-powered financial benchmarking platform covering public and private company comparables.
CopperCRM platform built to integrate with Google Workspace for pipeline and relationship tracking.
CorpDev.AiAI platform combining an intelligent agent and deep research tools to help corporate development teams identify and evaluate acquisition targets at scale.
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)Online finance training platform offering LBO and acquisition financial modeling courses.
CyndxAI-driven deal-matching and capital markets platform for lower-middle-market dealmakers.
Dakota MarketplaceResearch platform tracking institutional investors and private capital allocators.
Data Axle (Reference Solutions)Business and consumer data platform used for direct company and owner searches.
DatasiteVirtual data room platform for M&A due diligence with AI-assisted document review.
Datasite AcquireBuy-side M&A data room product built specifically for acquirers to run financial due diligence and manage post-close workstreams.
DealCloudDeal, relationship, and firm management platform used by private equity and investment banks.
DealPotentialAI platform that forecasts and surfaces private company acquisition targets.
DealRoomM&A lifecycle platform combining data room, diligence checklists, and deal project management.
DealStreamDeal-sourcing platform connecting entrepreneurs and investors with businesses, franchises, and real estate for sale.
DigifyUser-friendly virtual data room platform for small and mid-sized business transactions.
DocuSignE-signature and agreement platform used to execute LOIs and purchase agreements.
DroomsEuropean virtual data room provider for securely sharing confidential documents during M&A due diligence and fundraising.
Dropbox SignE-signature tool (formerly HelloSign) used for signing deal and closing documents.
Dynamo SoftwareCRM and fund administration software for private equity, VC, and alternative investment managers.
eFinancialModelsMarketplace of downloadable financial model templates, including LBO and acquisition models.
EloquensMarketplace for business templates including leveraged buyout and acquisition financial models.
Empire Flippers Valuation ToolHow Much Is Your Online Business Worth
EquidamOnline business valuation platform combining multiple methodologies for startups and SMEs.
Financial Edge TrainingFinancial training provider offering a free downloadable LBO model template.
FindymailEmail finding and verification tool for cold outreach prospecting.
Finsider.aiAI platform automating quality-of-earnings reports for M&A financial due diligence.
FirmexSecure virtual data room provider for online due diligence and deal file-sharing.
FirmRoomVirtual data room provider designed for lean M&A deal teams.
GrataAI-driven private company search engine for finding lower-middle-market acquisition targets.
GrowthFactorM&A pipeline management software for tracking acquisition deal flow.
HarveyAI legal platform used by law firms for M&A due diligence document review.
IBISWorldIndustry market research provider covering thousands of industries with financial benchmarks.
iDeals VDRVirtual data room platform built specifically for M&A due diligence transactions.
Instantly.aiCold email outreach platform offering unlimited inboxes and warm-up for scaling outbound.
IntralinksSecure virtual data room platform built for M&A due diligence and complex transactions.
InvenAI platform that indexes 28M+ private companies to automate acquisition target research and market mapping for M&A deal sourcing.
IroncladContract lifecycle management platform with AI-assisted contract review and workflow.
Kira SystemsAI contract analysis software used for M&A due diligence clause and risk extraction.
KrollGlobal advisory firm providing valuation and financial due-diligence services for M&A.
LemlistCold outreach platform for personalized multichannel email and LinkedIn sequences.
LendioSmall business lending marketplace with an SBA loan payment calculator.
LuminanceLegal AI platform specializing in contract review and due diligence document analysis.
LushaB2B contact and company data platform for prospecting and enrichment.
MacabacusFinancial modeling toolkit and template library including LBO model templates for Excel.
MergrM&A database tracking private equity firms, deals, and acquisition activity.
MidStreetBusiness brokerage helping owners sell companies in the $1M-$20M range.
OnehubVirtual data room and file-sharing platform used for due diligence document management.
Orbis (Moody's / Bureau van Dijk)Global private company information database covering financials and ownership structures.
OutreachSales engagement platform for managing multichannel outbound prospecting sequences.
PandaDocDocument workflow and e-signature platform for proposals, LOIs, and closing documents.
PapermarkOpen-source data room platform for sharing due diligence documents securely.
PeerSenseCommercial lending calculator platform for SBA, DSCR, and business acquisition deal modeling.
PitchBookInstitutional-grade platform for private and public market deal, fund, and company data.
PreqinAlternative assets data provider covering private equity funds, deals, and investors.
PrivCoPrivate company financial data and business intelligence platform.
PrivSourceAI-powered buyer discovery platform and private deal network built for lower middle-market M&A sourcing and outreach.
ProjectionHubFinancial projection template platform including a dedicated search fund pro forma model.
PropStreamReal estate and business data platform offering skip tracing and owner contact lookups.
Q2QAI-native outbound deal-sourcing service that books calls with off-market business owners.
RogoAI analyst assistant used by dealmakers to build comps and analyze deal documents.
SaleshandyCold email software with sequences, deliverability tools, and lead finder.
SalesloftRevenue workflow platform for sales engagement and outbound cadence management.
Searcher OSDeal-sourcing and pipeline platform built for search fund and SMB acquisition entrepreneurs.
ShareVaultVirtual data room provider offering secure document sharing for M&A due diligence.
SmartRoomVirtual data room provider enabling secure sharing and collaboration on sensitive documents during M&A transactions.
SMB CompassSmall business lender offering an SBA loan calculator for acquisition financing.
SomekaExcel template provider offering an LBO model template for valuation and deal modeling.
SourceCoData and AI-driven off-market outreach service matching buyers with acquisition targets.
SourceScrubDeal-sourcing platform surfacing bootstrapped, founder-owned companies from niche data sources.
S&P Capital IQFinancial data and research platform used for company research and valuation comps.
SRS AcquiomM&A escrow and paying agent platform that holds and disburses transaction funds and manages shareholder payments for business sale closings.
UpmetricsAI-powered business planning platform that generates business plans, financial forecasts, and investor pitch decks from one workspace.
V7AI platform automating CIM review and due diligence document extraction for deal teams.
ValuAdderBusiness valuation software used by CPAs, brokers, and advisors since 2004.
ValuSourceBusiness valuation and damages-calculation software with data and report-writing tools.
ValuticoEnterprise-grade business valuation software offering 15+ valuation methods with global market data.
VeridionPrivate company data platform providing firmographic intelligence for deal sourcing.
Wall Street PrepFinancial modeling training provider offering LBO and M&A modeling courses and templates.
Windsor AdvantageOutsourced SBA 7(a) and USDA lending platform that powers banks and credit unions originating acquisition loans, having processed $5.9B+ since 2010.
WoodpeckerCold email tool focused on deliverability with condition-based automated campaigns.
ZoomInfoB2B contact and company intelligence platform with consumption-based data enrichment.