Think Outside the Books.

DealBrief completes cyber, legal, reputation, and leadership diligence in under 3 hours — so you close with facts, not guesswork.

Sample Deal Brief
Target: Metal Supermarkets – Franchise Resale

Deal Brief: Metal Supermarkets – Franchise Resale

 

Executive Summary

Metal Supermarkets is a franchised metal supply chain with 85+ locations across North America, operating since 1985.1

 

Cyber Findings

  • No major data breaches reported in public databases
  • SSL certificate properly configured across main domains
  • Email security protocols (SPF, DKIM) properly implemented

 

Legal & Liens

  • No federal or state liens found against corporate entities
  • Trademark registrations current and active
  • Franchise disclosure documents filed properly with regulators

 

Reputation Signals

  • Strong BBB rating (A+) with minimal complaints
  • Positive franchise owner sentiment on industry forums
  • No major ESG controversies identified

 

Leadership Background

  • CEO: 15+ years industry experience, no litigation history
  • Management team stable with low turnover

 

Red Flags

  • None identified requiring immediate attention
Traditional diligence drags 4–12 weeks. DealBrief delivers a documented risk brief in under 3 hours.

Why Non-Financial Due Diligence?

Cyber & Data Exposure

Identify breaches, open ports, leaked secrets, misconfigured storage, and software supply-chain risk before they become your liability.

Legal & Compliance

Surface lawsuits, liens, regulatory actions, sanctions, and license gaps that can stall integration or trigger indemnities.

Reputation & Leadership

Analyze press, social sentiment, executive history, ESG controversies, and Glassdoor chatter to gauge cultural and reputational fit.

Built for professionals who can't wait

Acquirers

Validate targets in < 4 hours. Enter the LOI phase armed with hard facts.

Brokers

Package diligence for buyers and lenders same-day; shorten deal cycles.

Lenders & Investors

Reveal hidden risk pre-term-sheet; protect portfolio IRR.

How It Works

1

Submit basic details

Company name, domain, leadership.

2

Automated multi-source crawl

Live web search, court dockets, breach databases, corporate registries, media.

3

Receive Deal Brief PDF

Actionable report + source links < 3 hrs.

Use-Case Gallery

🎯Roll-up acquisitions

Rapid target screening for serial acquirers building market dominance through multiple acquisitions.

🏪Franchise diligence

Comprehensive franchise system analysis including franchisor stability and territory risk assessment.

🏦SBA 7(a) lender checks

Enhanced borrower screening for SBA lenders requiring thorough non-financial risk evaluation.

🚀VC / growth equity add-ons

Portfolio company add-on acquisition screening to identify synergies and integration risks.

What Our Clients Say

“DealBrief cut our pre-LOI diligence from 3 weeks to 4 hours. We can now move faster on competitive deals.”

Sarah Chen

VP Acquisitions, Regional Growth Partners

“As a broker, I can now package comprehensive risk analysis for buyers same-day. It's a game-changer for deal velocity.”

Mike Rodriguez

Principal, Mountain West Business Brokers

“The cyber and legal findings helped us avoid a costly acquisition with hidden compliance issues. ROI was immediate.”

David Park

Senior Credit Officer, Community Bank SBA Division

FAQ

How long does a Deal Brief take?

Typically 2–3 hours; max 6 hours for edge cases.

What sources are used?

Live web, corporate registries, court systems, breach repos, regulatory portals, news, podcasts, social media.

Does it replace financial diligence?

No. It complements your financial review by exposing non-financial risk.

Is my data private?

No. Inputs and generated briefs can be deleted at your direction and never sold or shared with third parties.

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