1. Why SMB Due Diligence is Broken. And How AI Can Fix It
Buying or selling a small business is one of the most consequential decisions an owner or investor can make. Yet the process of due diligence, meant to verify a company’s financial, legal, and operational health, is often one of the weakest links in SMB M&A.
2. The Problem with Today's Due Diligence
Unlike large-cap transactions where armies of consultants and bankers are deployed, SMB deals are constrained by time and cost. Buyers face three main challenges:
- High Costs: Quality-of-earnings reviews, legal checks, and operational analysis can cost tens of thousands of dollars, often a dealbreaker for transactions under $10M.
- Fragmentation: Information is scattered across documents, emails, and ad hoc checklists, making it hard to form a complete picture.
- Inconsistency: Without standardized processes, two buyers looking at the same business may walk away with completely different assessments.
The result? Deals drag, risks get missed, and in many cases, buyers forgo diligence altogether: a dangerous shortcut.
3. How AI Changes the Game
This is where AI is uniquely suited to step in. At DEALPRINT, we believe diligence should be fast, standardized, and accessible to every buyer. Our platform leverages AI to:
- Automate document review: Upload financials, contracts, and data rooms, and get immediate red-flag analysis.
- Standardize checklists: Ensure every deal is reviewed against best practices, not just individual buyer experience.
- Surface insights instantly: Highlight risks, missing data, and trends in seconds, not weeks.
4. The New Standard for SMB M&A
market. For buyers, it means confidence in decisions. For sellers, it means smoother processes and higher close rates. And for the market overall, it means more transactions actually getting done.
At DEALPRINT, our mission is to bring Wall Street-level rigor to Main Street deals. Because when diligence is no longer the bottleneck, more entrepreneurs and investors can focus on what matters most: building the future.
5. Connect with Us!
We're excited about the momentum we're building and would love to connect with you. Whether you're an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, or simply interested in the future of SMB M&A, we'd love to hear from you.
To learn more about DEALPRINT or to get involved in our journey, please reach out to us at seb.krappe@dealprint.io. We're always looking to connect with passionate individuals who share our vision for transforming how small and mid-sized businesses are bought and sold.
Thank you for being part of our story. This is just the beginning.