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Deal sourcing problem
Based on your experience, what's the biggest problem: getting a good database of potential targets or outreaching them effectively? It looks like there're only three database providers (PitchBook, ZoomInfo, Sourcescrub, etc.) and many general-purpose outreach solutions (Apollo, Outreach, etc.). I...
Industry Sourcing / Research
My fund is heavy on top-down niche industry thesis investing. Essentially, most of our investments have come from finding an niche industrial industry that we really like (good competitive dynamics, long-term price growth, fragmented market, high barriers to entry, etc.) and investing in the...
Corp Dev - Sourcing and Strategy / Market Intelligence
Hey all - was curious if anyone has worked in a 'Sourcing and Strategy / Market Intellegince function' within a Corp Dev team? At a high level, my understanding is that the team focuses on top-of-funnel M&A work covering things like industry trends, competitive landscape, market share analysis,...
List of Deal Sourcing Platforms (2021)
I have compiled a list of deal platforms that may be of interest to you. Have you used them before? What were your thoughts? Axial Privsource Interexo Sourcesrub dealcircle.de x5deals Dealstream If you know any others that are not listed, comment below.
deal sourcing
how large private equity firms find their goals or what means they use to negotiate sourcing, and some advice they can give me for networking for private equity deal opportunities
Winning Business as a Junior Banker?
All, Starting FT in IB upon graduation next summer. I have no interest in PE atm and see myself doing VC long-term but: I want to stay at my bank as long as possible. City, firm, and coverage group I want to be in. With some extra time on my hands, I'm planting seeds with potential clients within my...
How does sourcing work at the junior level? (VC or GE)
For some context, I am a junior at a VC fund that does not require sourcing at my level. I spend most of my time doing diligence/market analysis/execution. I'd like to build the sourcing skillset because I think it's crucial if I want to become a valuable asset to the firm. However, there seems to...
PE/Growth Equity Sourcing Commission Fair?
I received an offer at a growth equity shop out of undergrad and instead of bonus analysts are paid a commission of $2,500 + 30 basis points of the deal sourced. e.g If I source a $1M deal I would get $2500 + $3000 = $5500 as a bonus. Is this commission structure in line with other sourcing roles in...
Last time you didn't source a deal via email
When was the last time you didn't source a deal (i.e., become aware of it for the first time) via email? Where did it come from instead? Whether the deal came to you (e.g., teaser) or you went and got it (e.g., contacted an owner) doesn't matter so much to me.
Your best sourcing tips
What are some of your best tips for sourcing? I've listed some of mine below. I'm at a VC fund so this will be somewhat geared towards that but happy to make this a thread for PE sourcing as well as I suspect that will be relevant for more people – if you’re going to contribute tips maybe start...
PE Deal Sourcing Comp / Lifestyle
Hey all, I'm looking at making a career change from strategy consulting to PE deal sourcing. I'm a bit of an oddball, in that I was in sales before I moved into consulting. So I'm actually looking for a more commission-incentivized role that still combines some of the elements of finance / strategy....
Corporate Development M&A - Should I reach out to Boutique Investment banks for deal opportunities?
I recently got hired in the M&A department of a mid sized private company (
How to make deal sourcing sound good on resume?
Any tips on how to make a deal sourcing/business development internship at a PE firm look good for IB recruiting? I want to refrain from seeming like it's just a sales job, but have not done any modeling or real financial analysis. Maybe something about reading CIMs , writing NDAs, interacting with...
PE Business Development: How to actually get to the CEO?
Hey everyone, I wanted to get your take on how to best approach cold calling for a PE firm looking to generate new leads without having to go through a broker/banker. When do you think is the best time of day to call? How do you get around the "gatekeeper" in order to actually reach the...
Sourcing My First Deal (Personal Investment)
Hello WSO , I have some questions in regards to getting started on my first real estate investment. Basically, my goal would be to purchase a property and syndicate the capital stack so that I can leverage investor capital (and debt) to achieve the greatest return on my investment. I have some of my...
Deal Sourcing Software
Dear Community, we are currently investigating building a dedicated sourcing team. We want to support this team by an software solution that helps them to identify potential targets. Are there any software solutions/platforms out there that you can recommend for small - mid cap companies?
Sourcing Acquisition Targets
Hey guys, I just landed my first job as a PE associate, focusing on M&A for our portfolio companies. I've been using Google and CapIQ to moderate success but it's almost impossible to tell their size. The only real way I've found success is through networking. Anyone know of any easier ways to...
How Do You Source Deals?
I've heard heard countless times that knowing the right people and sourcing deals is way more important than your ability to build a model in CRE acquisitions. How does one typically go about sourcing deals in this space and do you have to be a social butterfly to be good at sourcing deals? I'd...
Buyer Lists
How do most banks decide what potential buyers to show their deals to? What resources are most commonly used to create buyer lists?
Sourcing a company in exchange for an internship... Possible?
So I'd like to present a hypothetical scenario to you guys, and I would appreciate any advice regarding this hypothetical scenario to maximize the (hypothetical) results.
www.dealmarket.com
Does anyone know this platform? Legit?
Deal Sourcing: Best Methods?
All: Deal sourcing is not a component of my current position, but the first month of the year has proved to be slow and as a result we're looking to uncover companies that fit our typical investment criteria without the aid of banks or other traditional deal sources. Has anyone found any databases...
Is PE consulting / deal sourcing / transaction services considered FO?
Hello y'all, Just had a phone interview with a company that presents themselves as a PE consulting and deal sourcing firm. I was looking for an internship and she asked which division I would be more interested in. Obviously, consulting is probably out because of the travel involved (but she...
Third Party Deal Sourcing
Does anybody have an idea where to find some examples of investment bank sourcing fees? For example, a contact that makes an introduction and the bank ends up doing a deal. Do they typically get 10% or... ? I'd appreciate any help!
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