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AlphaThesis
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Solutions

More time evaluating deals. Less time preparing data.

AlphaThesis connects the information, assumptions and scenarios behind an investment decision, giving deal professionals a clearer basis for evaluating every opportunity.

Deeper insight, Stronger deal decisions, Faster decision making
The problem we solve

Diligence takes too much preparation.
And still leaves blind spots.

  1. 01

    Too much preparation

    Manual work consumes limited analyst capacity.

    How AlphaThesis helps

    Bring documents and financial data together. Identify missing information and reduce repetitive preparation.

  2. 02

    Too many blind spots

    Disconnected information makes the deal thesis harder to test.

    How AlphaThesis helps

    Connect business context with reviewable assumptions. Compare targets and test alternative scenarios.

  3. 03

    Too much rework

    Changing inputs force teams to revisit their analysis.

    How AlphaThesis helps

    Keep inputs and analysis in a shared workflow. Update the assessment as new information becomes available.

The outcome: faster, better-informed deal decisions with less manual effort.

Core platform workflows

One deal.
Three practical workflows.

Together, these workflows support a practical decision: proceed, investigate further or stop. Each one takes repetitive work off the team's plate.

01

Document readiness

Identify which materials have been received, what is missing and which information still needs verification or review. Prepare for diligence and direct attention to unresolved gaps.

Time back: no more manual trackers to reconcile what has arrived, what is missing and what still needs checking.

The question it answers

Are we ready for diligence?

02

Financial analysis

Examine revenue, margins, operating trends and other financial information to understand what drives performance. Connect findings to the assumptions supporting the investment thesis.

Time back: less repetitive preparation before the analysis can start.

The question it answers

What drives performance?

03

Scenario comparison

Test how different operating and market assumptions affect the assessment. Compare targets or transaction alternatives against consistent criteria and strategic priorities.

Time back: change an assumption without rebuilding the analysis or re-checking every spreadsheet.

The question it answers

Does the thesis hold up?

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Value we deliver

Deeper insight. Stronger deal decisions. Faster decision making.

Less repetitive data preparation, and evidence that is easier to review. The value is demonstrated on a live deal, against measures agreed up front.

  • Decide faster

    Accelerate diligence and reach a go or no-go decision sooner.

  • Expand team capacity

    Reduce repetitive preparation across opportunities and mandates.

  • Deepen financial insight

    Review performance, margins and the assumptions behind the thesis.

  • Surface risks earlier

    Identify missing information and issues that need investigation.

  • Compare scenarios

    Test sensitivities and compare targets or transaction alternatives.

  • Keep teams aligned

    Share document status and analysis as deal information changes.

Success measures
  • Time to review
  • Analyst hours
  • Accuracy of findings
Who it is for

Potential users across investing, acquisitions and advisory.

Primary focus: private equity and investment banking. Other segments are a potential fit, depending on the deal, the information available and the team's workflow.

  • Primary focus

    Private equity firms

    Evaluate acquisition targets and test investment theses.

  • Primary focus

    Investment banks

    Prepare transactions and coordinate financial diligence.

  • Family offices

    Assess direct investments and compare opportunities.

  • Corporate acquirers

    Support corporate development teams evaluating strategic acquisitions.

  • Transaction advisers

    Organize diligence and review financial and operating information.

  • Restructuring firms

    Assess distressed businesses and compare recovery scenarios.

Integrations

Connects with the systems behind every deal.

Deal information lives in data rooms, shared drives, accounting systems and spreadsheets. AlphaThesis is designed to bring it together, on both the buy side and the sell side.

Documents & storage

Shared drives where deal files are collected and reviewed.

  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • OneDrive
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • Google Drive

Virtual data rooms

Controlled repositories used to share diligence materials.

  • Datasite
  • Intralinks
  • Ansarada
  • Firmex

Accounting & ERP

Target financials, ledgers and management accounts.

  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Sage Intacct
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • SAP

Microsoft 365

Where models are built and decisions are shared.

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Teams
  • Outlook
  • Power BI

Data platforms

Warehouses and clouds that hold portfolio and market data.

  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS

CRM & deal pipeline

Where opportunities are sourced, tracked and prioritized.

  • Salesforce
  • DealCloud
  • HubSpot

Connector availability and data access are agreed with each client during scoping. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are shown to describe compatibility only.

Data handling

Deal data, handled with discipline.

Every engagement starts by agreeing what data is shared, who can see it and how success will be measured.

  • Scoped access from day one

    Data access, users and responsibilities are agreed before work begins.

  • Evidence through a regulatory lens

    Every finding stays linked to the documents and assumptions behind it, so reviewers, auditors and investment committees can see how each conclusion was reached.

  • A shared, controlled workflow

    Document status and analysis are shared with the deal team, keeping everyone aligned as information changes.

  • Terms agreed per client

    Scope, pricing and terms are agreed with each client, including scoped enterprise agreements.

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How we engage

Start with one deal. Measure the difference. Expand with proven value.

  1. 01Scope

    Choose the workflow

    Identify the bottleneck and select a suitable deal.

  2. 02Prove

    Prove it on a live deal

    Agree on scope, data access, users and success measures, then establish practical value before broader adoption.

  3. 03Expand

    Expand across the team

    Choose an annual team plan or scope an enterprise agreement.

Which deal should we use to prove the value?

Scope, pricing and terms are agreed with each client.

Talk to us about a deal