Due Diligence and Research

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February 17, 2026

by an member in Corona, CA, USA

Besides the IBIS Reports on searchfunder what are other great resources that I can use when looking to invest in new industries?
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Reply by a lender
from Cornell University in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hi ^redacted‌ - nice to meet you. DealStats on SearchFunder is great for comparing multiples on closed transactions across industries. It helps you price your deal and benchmark it directly against the company you're pursuing. Also check trade association websites for whatever industry you're exploring, they almost always publish annual surveys with real operator-level financial data. We have a lot experience financing various companies via the SBA. If you ever need help reviewing a deal, I am happy to help. We work with all the major SBA lenders. The bank pay us after your loan closes, so this is a 100% free service for you. You can email me directly at redacted or schedule a meeting with me: https://cal.com/francodeguzman/30min. Look forward to chatting!
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Reply by a professional
from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Atlanta, GA, USA
^redacted‌ - Use AI deep research with a prompt to cover core aspects of the industry - revenue dynamics, operations, industry, greatest risks. They can produce some incredible results these days, and can help you find some other hidden industry-specific gems that you can dive deeper into. Also, if you find a deal you like, try to find other active or historical deals in that same vertical where you might be able to get more context or even add them as potential acquisition targets.
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