What are the best LMM private equity databases nowadays?

Looking for recommendations on databases for doing industry canvassing in lower to middle market, US based. I.e. searching for all companies that can be found based on some keywords.

Doesn't have to be free. Most of the databases I've run across are pretty trash. Curious if anyone has anything half decent.

Thanks 

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