Due Diligence for M&A

Inspect before you invest.

We deliver deep-dive due diligence reports for independent sponsors, search fund entrepreneurs, and lower-middle-market acquirers — in days, not weeks.

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How we work
From discovery call to boardroom-ready report — a process built for speed without sacrificing depth.
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Discovery Call

You tell us about the target. Industry, deal size, what's keeping you up at night. We listen for what you're not asking — the questions that matter most.

2

Deep Research

We pull from SEC filings, earnings calls, industry data, patent records, news archives, job listings, and review platforms — triangulating across sources to find what others miss.

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Report Delivery

Within 48 hours, you receive a polished, sourced, boardroom-ready report. Market analysis, competitive landscape, financial assessment, risk matrix, and our candid recommendation.

See what you get
Every report is custom. Here's a sample — a real due diligence analysis of a California FRP manufacturer currently on the market.
Due Diligence Report
California Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Manufacturer
Asking Price$3,500,000
Annual Revenue$3,524,000
Cash Flow$834,634
Implied Multiple4.2x

A real target. Real analysis.

This 17-page report covers market sizing, competitive landscape, California operating environment, financial analysis, risk assessment, growth opportunities, and a recommended deal structure — all sourced and ready for the boardroom.

17 pagesComprehensive
9 sectionsStructured
48 hoursTurnaround
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What sets us apart
Anyone can prompt an AI. We bring methodology, triangulation, and judgment.
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Source Triangulation

We cross-reference SEC filings against earnings calls, Glassdoor reviews against patent filings, news sentiment against job listings. One source lies. Five that agree tell you something real.

Speed-to-Insight

Traditional firms take 2–3 weeks. We deliver in 48 hours. Same depth, better sourcing, a fraction of the time — because the deal window doesn't wait.

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Vertical Focus

We specialize in lower-middle-market M&A. Manufacturing, distribution, B2B services, industrial. We know the multiples, the risks, and the questions that matter in this space.

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Negative Space Analysis

The most valuable insight is often what's missing. A competitor with no engineering hires. A supplier whose Glassdoor mentions "inventory issues" 3x the industry average. We find the gaps.

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Diligence Checklist

Every report includes a phased diligence checklist — what to verify pre-LOI, what to confirm post-LOI. You'll know exactly what to ask and when.

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Human Judgment

AI does the heavy lifting. A human reviews every report. You get the speed of automation with the judgment of someone who understands what's at stake when you write a check.

Simple, transparent pricing
No retainers required. Start with a one-off report. Upgrade when you're ready.

Deep-Dive Report

$2,500
per target
  • Full due diligence analysis
  • Market & competitive landscape
  • Financial assessment & multiples
  • Risk matrix with mitigations
  • Growth opportunity analysis
  • Recommended deal structure
  • Phased diligence checklist
  • 48-hour turnaround
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Retainer

$5,000
per month
  • Unlimited reports
  • Same-day turnaround
  • Live deal review calls
  • Custom research requests
  • Confidential deal screening
  • Industry benchmarking data
  • Dedicated analyst team
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Ready to inspect your next deal?
Tell us about your target. We'll tell you what we'd look for — no obligation, no cost.

What happens next

You send us the details. We respond within a few hours with a preliminary assessment and a scope of work. If you like what you see, we get started. You'll have a full report in 48 hours.

Not ready to commit? Download the sample report above. It's a real due diligence analysis on a real target — exactly what you'd receive as a client.

📧 kevin@preflightresearch.com
📍 Based in the United States