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comparable-transaction-finder
Searches M&A and funding databases for relevant comparable transactions
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/business/venture-capital/skills/comparable-transaction-finder
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- business
- skill id
- vc-skill-021
- specialization
- venture-capital
SKILL.md
Comparable Transaction Finder
Overview
The Comparable Transaction Finder skill searches M&A and funding databases to identify relevant comparable transactions for valuation analysis. It supports VC method valuations, exit analysis, and benchmarking by finding appropriate transaction comparables.
Capabilities
Funding Round Comparables
- Search for similar-stage funding rounds
- Filter by sector, geography, and size
- Analyze valuation multiples and terms
- Track round timing and market conditions
M&A Transaction Comparables
- Search acquisition databases
- Identify strategic and financial acquirers
- Analyze deal multiples and structures
- Track earn-out and contingent payments
Comparable Filtering
- Apply sector and sub-sector filters
- Filter by company stage and metrics
- Apply geographic and timing filters
- Screen for comparable business models
Comparable Analysis
- Calculate relevant valuation multiples
- Adjust for differences in comparables
- Weight comparables by relevance
- Document selection rationale
Usage
Find Funding Comparables
Input: Target company profile, search criteria
Process: Search databases, filter results
Output: Comparable funding rounds, multiple analysis
Find M&A Comparables
Input: Target profile, acquisition criteria
Process: Search M&A databases, analyze deals
Output: Comparable acquisitions, exit multiples
Build Comparable Set
Input: Valuation context, comparability criteria
Process: Select and weight comparables
Output: Curated comparable set, adjustment factors
Analyze Market Conditions
Input: Time period, sector focus
Process: Analyze transaction environment
Output: Market conditions assessment, trends
Comparability Factors
| Factor | Importance | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Business Model | High | SaaS vs. marketplace vs. services |
| Stage/Scale | High | Revenue, growth rate, maturity |
| Sector | High | Direct vs. adjacent sector |
| Geography | Medium | US vs. global, regional markets |
| Timing | Medium | Market conditions, recent relevance |
| Profitability | Medium | Margin profile, path to profit |
Integration Points
- Comparable Analysis Process: Core skill for comp analysis
- VC Method Valuation: Support exit multiple assumptions
- Valuation Specialist (Agent): Support valuation work
- Multiple Calculator: Feed comparables for calculations
Data Sources
- PitchBook for funding and M&A data
- CB Insights for market intelligence
- Capital IQ for transaction data
- Crunchbase for funding rounds
- SEC filings for public transactions
- Proprietary deal databases
Best Practices
- Select comparables thoughtfully, not just by sector
- Document selection rationale clearly
- Adjust for meaningful differences
- Consider market timing and conditions
- Use multiple comparable sets for triangulation
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