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In addition to accessing the most active online network of business buyers, Searchfunder licenses research that is simply not cost effective for individuals. Access over 15,000 industry reports and 50,000 transaction financials. You also get monthly credits for contact information for your company sourcing campaign with the option to purchase more at drastically discounted rates. Searchfunder has pre-purchased access from these data providers in order to empower individual buyers and to help searchers level the playing field versus private equity.

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While a large number of our members come from dedicated programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, and other top programs, searching is no longer reserved for the elite. With the current abundance of dry powder in private equity, and an increasing number of business owners reaching retirement age, good deals rarely go unfunded.

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by a searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
in Miami, FL, USA

1yr ago

Industry Research Tools

Hi all, anyone here has used IBIS World or IQ Capital Pro to conducting industry research and/or identifying potential targets that can share their general impression?

Does Ibis World might have special pricing? what is the general quality/usefulness of their reports?

How do you use IQ Capital Pro?

Thank you all for your guidance,

Andrés

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Austin Community College in Hollywood Beach, Hollywood, FL 33019, USA

I’ve gathered reports from many sources. Not familiar with IQ Capital Pro though. Feel free to email me what industries interest you and I’m happy to send over any reports I have. redacted

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Northwestern University in Miami, FL, USA

Thank you Luke, the minute I posted I discovered the native integration with IBIS World. Congrats for the amazing platform you guys have built!