sc0red is a platform that helps corporate M&A professionals, private equity firms, investment banks, and advisors identify and assess right-fit acquisition targets using AI-driven analysis.

sc0red is for M&A professionals, including those in Corporate Development, M&A advisory, Investment Banking, and Private Equity who need faster and more precise acquisition target identification, especially in lower-tech, fragmented industries.

How does sc0red help with M&A target identification?

sc0red enablers you to create a digital investment thesis and apply it at massive scale to any number of potential targets to surface high-value, right-fit, acquisition-ready companies. It evaluates factors like leadership data, financial signals, and much much more to refine target lists.

How does sc0red compare to traditional M&A research methods?

Unlike traditional M&A-focused databases, sc0red cuts through the noise to apply your unique investment thesis at scale to surface the best targets, using a proprietary scoring system that cannot be influenced by the companies you scan. This reduces reliance on stale data and manual research, and eliminates the learning curve presented by traditional methods.

How much does sc0red cost?

sc0red offers flexible pricing plans based on the number of companies you assess, how many custom assessments you create, and how many custom data sources you want to connect. If you interested, please contact us for details.

What industries does sc0red specialize in?

sc0red can be used for any industry. We get especially positive feedback from M&A professionals focused on lower-tech, actively consolidating industries such as industrial services, commercial HVAC, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services.

How accurate is sc0red's AI-driven analysis?

sc0red integrates numerous data sources and applies AI to identify patterns that match acquisition theses. While AI-driven assessments are highly accurate, users can validate key insights and refine assessment criteria and search parameters for better results.

What if I need a deeper analysis of a target company?

sc0red allows you to request a deeper review of any acquisition target, incorporating additional data sources and expert validation to ensure accuracy and alignment with your strategic goals.

Can I use sc0red for due diligence?

Yes. sc0red speeds up early-stage due diligence by aggregating financial, operational, and market positioning data. It helps you shortlist the most viable targets before engaging in full due diligence, where targets can upload verification to sc0red, creating an AI powered data room.

How does sc0red handle data privacy?

sc0red ensures strict confidentiality and compliance. We do not store sensitive user data beyond what is required for assessments, and all processed data is securely managed. You can learn more on our Privacy Policy page.

How frequently is sc0red’s data updated?

sc0red continuously integrates fresh market insights, user feedback, and proprietary research to ensure our assessments stay current and aligned with real-world M&A activity.

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What is sc0red?: sc0red is a platform that helps corporate M&A professionals, private equity firms, investment banks, and advisors identify and assess right-fit acquisition targets using AI-driven analysis.
Who is sc0red for?: sc0red is for M&A professionals, including those in Corporate Development, M&A advisory, Investment Banking, and Private Equity who need faster and more precise acquisition target identification, especially in lower-tech, fragmented industries.
How does sc0red help with M&A target identification?: sc0red enablers you to create a digital investment thesis and apply it at massive scale to any number of potential targets to surface high-value, right-fit, acquisition-ready companies. It evaluates factors like leadership data, financial signals, and much much more to refine target lists.
How does sc0red compare to traditional M&A research methods?: Unlike traditional M&A-focused databases, sc0red cuts through the noise to apply your unique investment thesis at scale to surface the best targets, using a proprietary scoring system that cannot be influenced by the companies you scan. This reduces reliance on stale data and manual research, and eliminates the learning curve presented by traditional methods.
How much does sc0red cost?: sc0red offers flexible pricing plans based on the number of companies you assess, how many custom assessments you create, and how many custom data sources you want to connect. If you interested, please contact us for details.
What industries does sc0red specialize in?: sc0red can be used for any industry. We get especially positive feedback from M&A professionals focused on lower-tech, actively consolidating industries such as industrial services, commercial HVAC, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services.
How accurate is sc0red's AI-driven analysis?: sc0red integrates numerous data sources and applies AI to identify patterns that match acquisition theses. While AI-driven assessments are highly accurate, users can validate key insights and refine assessment criteria and search parameters for better results.
What if I need a deeper analysis of a target company?: sc0red allows you to request a deeper review of any acquisition target, incorporating additional data sources and expert validation to ensure accuracy and alignment with your strategic goals.
Can I use sc0red for due diligence?: Yes. sc0red speeds up early-stage due diligence by aggregating financial, operational, and market positioning data. It helps you shortlist the most viable targets before engaging in full due diligence, where targets can upload verification to sc0red, creating an AI powered data room.
How does sc0red handle data privacy?: sc0red ensures strict confidentiality and compliance. We do not store sensitive user data beyond what is required for assessments, and all processed data is securely managed. You can learn more on our Privacy Policy page.
How frequently is sc0red’s data updated?: sc0red continuously integrates fresh market insights, user feedback, and proprietary research to ensure our assessments stay current and aligned with real-world M&A activity.