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      Using the Deal Search

      Find Private Market Deal Data with Inven’s Deal Search

      Looking to Find M&A transactions? Discover the pulse of the market with Inven's Deal Search. Uncover M&A transactions, funding rounds, and acquisitions from a vast array of news sources.

      We've analyzed millions of articles to bring you comprehensive, easily searchable data.

      Let's dive in!

      Inven deal search

      With Deal Search, you can:

      Find players active in the field: search for any niche and find which companies are doing acquisitions. Spot the next buyer, or buy-side client!

      Find prime acquisition targets: Spend your time wisely and easily filter out companies that have already been acquired, or highlight those with a specific portfolio duration.

      Learn about any industry: Create a list of companies and see all the transactions they’ve been involved in. Whether you want to learn what your competitors are doing, or what’s happening in your clients market - this will give you an easy access to the recent deals!

      Search within a portfolio company: Easily search and identify specific companies within a private equity firm's portfolio, providing valuable insights into their investment strategy and portfolio composition.

      Here's a video tutorial on how to use the Deals Search:

       

      Deal Search data in Inven is sourced from a vast array of news outlets and articles. We analyze millions of articles to bring you comprehensive and up-to-date information on M&A transactions, funding rounds, acquisitions, and more.

      Looking to Find Companies Acquired by a Specific Investor? 

      You can filter by specific investors or firms, allowing you to find investments they’ve made in your target industry. This provides valuable insights into which companies are active in particular niches and helps you better understand investor focus areas.

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      Here's a video on how to search within a specific portfolio company:

      How the Deal Search works

      1. Search for deals by describing the target, investors, divestor, or advisor.
      2. Filter results based on deal size or date.
      3. Access detailed transactions that match your search and understand deal dynamics.

      Frequently Asked Questions (Deal Search)

      What is Deal Search?

      Deal Search gives you instant access to over 1 million private market transactions, helping you identify comparable deals, understand buyer behavior, and track market activity in your space. Whether you're sourcing opportunities or researching market trends, Deal Search gives you the context you need.

      How is this different from other deal databases?

      Inven goes beyond basic deal lists by tying each transaction to enriched company profiles—including ownership, revenue estimates, headcount, transaction history, and more—so you can fully understand the players involved and the context behind each deal.

      Where does the deal data come from?

      We aggregate deal information from trusted sources, including press releases, firm websites, regulatory filings, and proprietary data pipelines—ensuring both breadth and depth of coverage.

      Can I filter deals by industry, size, or date?

      Yes. You can refine your search by industry or niche, geography, deal type and size, ownership structure, and date of transaction.

      How current is the deal data?

      Just like our company data, Inven's deal data is continuously updated, with new transactions added from verified public and proprietary sources.