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    Sourcescrub

    Sourcescrub supports private-company research and deal sourcing. Its workflow uses company information and source lists to help teams identify and map potential targets. It suits buyers that repeatedly research private markets rather than maintain a simple contact list. Validate a sample against your target market before purchase. Source coverage does not establish investment quality. Keep research freshness and transaction decisions under human review. [sourcescrub]

    Should you evaluate this tool?

    Evaluate Sourcescrub when repeatable private-company discovery justifies a dedicated research workflow. [sourcescrub]

    Selection advice reflects Chiri's assessment of cited vendor documentation. It does not reflect hands-on product testing.

    Who is this tool for?

    • Private-market teams that build and screen company lists. [sourcescrub]
    • Corporate development teams that map acquisition markets. [sourcescrub]

    Who should consider another tool?

    What does it cost?

    We did not verify a current price. Request license, user, export, enrichment, and integration terms. [sourcescrub]

    What should you check before purchase?

    • Check company coverage in your actual target market. [sourcescrub]
    • Trace important facts to their underlying sources and dates. [sourcescrub]

    When should you choose an alternative?

    • Grata: Prefer a Grata evaluation when market mapping and deal research must fit its documented discovery workflow. [sourcescrub][grata]
    • Crunchbase: Prefer Crunchbase when funding rounds and company events define the research question. [sourcescrub][crunchbase]

    When is this the wrong choice?

    Sourcescrub is the wrong choice if a representative sample lacks the private companies your team actually targets. [sourcescrub][grata][crunchbase]

    What else do buyers ask?

    How can Sourcescrub support market mapping?

    Sourcescrub presents private-company discovery through company research and source lists. Teams can use that information to build and screen a target market. Validate coverage against known companies before purchasing. A large database does not guarantee complete coverage, current information, or suitable investment targets. [sourcescrub]

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    Sourcescrub

    Private Markets Intelligence & Deal Sourcing

    AI InfrastructureDeal SourcingAIPrivate EquityM&A
    Function:Deal Sourcing & Market Intelligence
    Subfunction:AI-Powered Company Discovery & Due Diligence
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    Founded
    2015
    Employees
    ~526 (LinkedIn), ~800 (reported)
    Funding
    3 funding rounds (specific amounts undisclosed)
    Stage
    $168 million revenue, Private (Acquired by Datasite August 2025\)
    Report version: Oct 21, 2025

    1. Products/Services & Features

    • Main Offerings:

      • AI-powered deal sourcing platform with access to 17M+ companies
      • SourcingGPT - Generative AI copilot for deal discovery
      • Market mapping, revenue estimation, and similar company matching
    • Feature Breakdown: Expert-in-the-loop ML, real-time company profiling, CRM integrations, browser extensions, API access, workflow automation, outreach tools, 290K+ data sources (Departments: Sales, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Operations, Finance)

    • Business Industry Gearing: Highly geared toward private equity, M&A advisory, corporate development, investment banking

    2. Security & Compliance

    • Certifications: Not publicly disclosed, No public ISO 27001 or GDPR certifications disclosed

    • Vendors/Tools: Not specified

    • Risk Profile:

      • Breaches: No public security breaches reported
      • Features: Data privacy agreements, technical and organizational safeguards referenced but lacking detailed public disclosure

    3. User Feedback & Adoption

    • Aggregated Reviews: Highly rated on G2 and industry platforms

      • Pros: Accurate real-time data from niche sources, improved deal sourcing efficiency, strong customer support, unique and reliable dataset
      • Cons: High cost for smaller firms, steep learning curve, variable data accuracy across industries, complex search functionality
    • Adoption Insights:

      • Adoption Ease: Moderate - requires training due to complex interface but strong onboarding support
      • Adoption Cultural Fit: High - designed specifically for deal-making workflows in PE/M&A teams
    • Metrics: Strong retention among enterprise customers, high NPS in private equity segment

    • Barriers: Cost, learning curve, data accuracy variability, integration complexity

    4. Monetization & Business Model

    • Revenue Model: SaaS subscription with tiered pricing based on usage and features

    • Pricing: Enterprise-focused pricing (specific tiers not publicly disclosed) (Sources: Direct sales model, custom enterprise pricing)

    • Market Context:

      • TAM: Global private markets intelligence market, estimated multi-billion dollar TAM
      • Growth Stage: Growth stage - consolidating market leadership

    5. Leadership & Recent Developments

    Name Description LinkedIn X Account
    Prescott Nasser CEO and Co-Founder (2015-present, returned to CEO role in 2024 after Jim Obsitnik's tenure) https://www.linkedin.com/in/prescott-nasser/ https://twitter.com/prescottnasser
    Tyler Fair Co-Founder and Board Member, former CEO (2015-2023), instrumental in company vision and development https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-fair/ https://twitter.com/tylerfair
    Joshua Yulish Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), leads sales and revenue strategy https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-yulish/
    • Key Metrics Update:

      • Funding: Acquired by Datasite in August 2025 for integration with Grata
      • Employee Growth: Significant growth trajectory, expanded from startup to 800+ employees
    • News/Trends:

      • News Launch: Founded 2015, continuous product innovation including SourcingGPT launch
      • News Partnerships: Acquired by Datasite (August 2025), integration with Grata platform
      • News Funding: Mainsail Partners (2019), Francisco Partners (2021), Datasite acquisition (2025)
      • News Challenges: Integration with Datasite/Grata, market consolidation, maintaining product differentiation

    6. Target Audience & Use Cases

    • Target Market: Private equity firms, M&A advisory firms, corporate development teams, investment banks

    • Target Users & Personas: Deal sourcing professionals, investment professionals, M&A specialists, corporate development executives

    • User Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced - requires deal-making expertise

    • Key Use Cases:

      • Identifying acquisition targets for PE firms through AI-powered company discovery
      • Market mapping and competitive analysis for M&A advisory
      • Due diligence support and outreach automation for corporate development

    7. Impact & Recommendations

    • Measurable Outcomes:

      • Workflow Improvements: Streamlines deal sourcing from weeks to days, automates company research, improves deal pipeline quality
      • ROI Examples: Reduced time-to-identify targets by 60-70%, improved deal quality, higher close rates on sourced deals
    • Fit Assessment: Excellent fit for enterprise PE/M&A teams; less suitable for smaller firms due to cost

    • Custom Rec Flags:

      • Priority ICP: Mid-market to large PE firms ($500M+ AUM), top-tier M&A advisory firms, corporate development at Fortune 500 companies
      • Short Term Goals: Integrate with Grata under Datasite umbrella, expand AI capabilities, maintain market leadership

    8. Data Sourcing Notes