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Diligence-Ready Books

A data room that doesn't leak adjustments mid-process.

Working-capital normalization, QoE-ready add-backs, and a data room that doesn't leak adjustments mid-process.

11.2×
Median exit multiple
Capability 04 of 05
11.2×
Median exit multiple
0
Mid-process add-back surprises
−42%
Diligence cycle time
100%
QoE pass rate
How it works

A repeatable cadence, not a one-off project.

Every retainer follows this rhythm. The AI does the mechanical work; a senior advisor owns the judgment.

Week 1–2
01

QoE pre-mortem

Run the buyer's analysis before they do. Find the gaps.

10 days
Week 3
02

Adjustment defense

Document every add-back with source evidence.

5 days
Week 4
03

Data room build

Structured, indexed, version-controlled. Permissioned access.

5 days
Ongoing
04

Diligence response

We sit on Q&A. 24-hour turnaround on buyer requests.

Live
The model

Machines for speed. Humans for judgment.

AI handles

  • Detects transaction-level anomalies
  • Generates margin bridge analyses
  • Tags add-back candidates automatically
  • Builds data room indexes

Senior advisor owns

  • Defends adjustments to buy-side QoE
  • Coaches founders through diligence calls
  • Negotiates working capital targets
  • Decides what's defensible vs. risky
What you receive

Deliverables, every cycle.

  • QoE-ready trial balance
  • Working capital normalization schedule
  • Add-back register with evidence
  • Indexed virtual data room
Best for
Founders 6–18 months from exit
PE add-on candidates
Strategic sale processes
Common questions

Answers, before you ask.

Do you replace our M&A advisor?

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No, we work alongside investment bankers. They run the process; we own the financials.

Can you handle hostile diligence?

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Yes. We've been on both sides of QoE and know where the pressure points are.

What if our books aren't clean today?

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We'll do a 4–6 week cleanup before the data room opens. Better now than mid-process.

Ready to put this to work?

Start with a $400 diagnostic. Two weeks. One senior advisor.