Private equity due diligence
for mid-market companies.
We help sellers evaluate PE deals with independent risk analysis, PE firm profiling, and valuation benchmarking. Enter every negotiation with clarity, leverage, and confidence.
Private equity is not always what it promises.
Every year, thousands of business owners sign deals they do not fully understand. The data tells a story that PE firms would rather you not hear.
Three tiers of protection.
Every engagement is tailored to your deal complexity. From rapid assessments to exhaustive investigations, we scale to match the stakes.
Get your PE Risk Score in under 3 minutes.
Choose Basic for a quick 6-dimension assessment, or Advanced for a granular 12-dimension analysis with company-specific inputs.
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We focus on industries where PE activity is high, deal structures are repeatable, and our analysis creates the most leverage for sellers.
Common questions about PE due diligence.
What is private equity due diligence?
PE due diligence is the process of independently evaluating a private equity firm, their deal terms, and their track record before entering a transaction. Unlike standard due diligence performed by the buyer, our process is conducted exclusively from the seller's perspective to identify risks, hidden costs, and unfavorable terms.
How much does PE due diligence cost?
Our engagements start at $10,000 for the SHIELD tier (rapid 2-3 week assessment) and scale to $75,000+ for CITADEL (comprehensive 6-12 week investigation). Pricing depends on deal complexity, the depth of analysis required, and whether add-on products are included.
Should I sell my company to private equity?
That depends on your goals, the specific PE firm, and the deal terms. Many PE transactions work well for sellers, but others result in debt loading, management replacement, and value destruction. Our role is to give you the data and analysis to make that decision with full visibility.
What industries do you cover?
We specialize in business services, consumer and retail, manufacturing, technology, distribution and logistics, and home and facility services. These are sectors with high PE deal volume where our analysis creates the most leverage for sellers.
Are you a registered investment advisor?
No. We are a research and analysis firm, not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or licensed appraiser. We provide market intelligence, risk assessments, and valuation benchmarks based on publicly available data and analytical methodologies. Our work is informational and does not constitute investment advice.
How is your PE Risk Score calculated?
Our PE Risk Score evaluates firms across six dimensions: management retention patterns, debt loading history, historical portfolio returns, fee structure transparency, portfolio company stability, and regulatory history. Each dimension is scored 0-100 and weighted based on its predictive power. The Advanced version adds six additional dimensions using company-specific inputs.