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Inven vs. Grata

Inven is the first deal sourcing platform built to uncover the full private market—globally. Using AI, Inven consolidates proprietary data on over 21M+ companies helping you find, analyze and connect with unique opportunities in seconds.
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    Gartner 4.5 starts

    "I don't know what the secret sauce is, but there are definitely
    names that showed up on Inven that didn't show up on other
    deal sourcing platforms."

    Ben Rapaport
    Partner and Co-Founder at Edgehill Management

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    Why more companies are choosing Inven

    +30%
    Higher coverage

    "There are a lot of companies that Inven has which other platforms don't. The same search with Inven brought a vast number of companies that other softwares missed."

    Craig McNally
    Managing Partner at Desert Horizon Capital

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    93%
    Industry-leading search accuracy

    "With Inven it's easy to very quickly generate a high-quality target list in a given sector."

    Ben Rapaport
    Partner and Co-Founder at Edgehill Management

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    Intuitive user experience

    "The UI is creative. Easy to use, easy to understand, easy to navigate. Easy to find what you’re looking for quickly."

    Richard Phillips
    Co-Founder at Crossroads Capital

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    Inven vs. Grata
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    Inven goes beyond Grata. Built from the ground up with AI, Inven offers the most accurate search, broader data coverage, and a user experience that just makes sense. See the difference below.

    Coverage

    21M+ most relevant companies in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania

    Database consists of 16M companies. Their website does not specify the countries these companies are based in. Users have reported limited effectiveness outside the US, especially with non-English websites.

    Search accuracy

    Inven’s search algorithm delivers 93% accuracy, setting a new benchmark in deal sourcing. It maintains high-quality results—even when exploring beyond the top 1,000 results.

    Users have noted that certain filters can be challenging to use, making it difficult to exclude irrelevant companies from search results.

    Additionally, some company records are incorrect or missing, and limitations in ownership data and contact information can hinder efficient prospecting.

    Data collection

    Inven is built on AI-driven data collection, using the most granular and up-to-date data from websites, government registers, news, blogs, social media, and more.

    Manual work remains essential, as the data collected by AI must be verified by the team.

    AI maturity

    Al isn't just an add-on at Inven—it's built into the very foundation of the platform. Advanced algorithms drive every aspect of how we collect, analyze, and consolidate data to deliver unique insights and features.

    Some users have reported that AI features are underdeveloped, with results often requiring manual verification.

    Contact Data

    Contact data on 430M+ professionals with verified emails for titles such as CEO, Founder, Owner, Head of M&A and CFO.

    Information on 8M professionals with phone number, email and LinkedIn profile.

    CRM integration

    Yes. Included in the price.

    Yes, as an add-on.

    Intent signals

    Identify aging owners seeking an exit, or predict upcoming funding rounds.

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    Search by location

    Search companies headquartered in any specific country, state city or radius—internationally.

    City and state searches are limited to US-based companies. Others can only be searched by country.

    Deal search

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    Buyer list building
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    Keyword & similar company search
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    Natural language search
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    AI data enrichment
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    Public multiples
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    Trusted by 600+ companies

    "I'm very impressed with Inven's offerings and currently considerInven as the market leader in terms of performance."

    German Investment Bank

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    exclusive TO inven

    Intelligent features you’ll find only in Inven

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    Wider company coverage across the globe

    Find what others miss with Inven’s high coverage of the lower middle market and middle market.

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    Unbeatable search accuracy

    Inven’s AI-driven search understands nuanced queries and delivers high-quality results beyond the top-ranked results.

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    Best-in-market user experience

    Inven's intuitive search experience makes it easy to find the right deals quickly, with no complex setup or steep learning curve.

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    Inven's descriptive search with results

    Deal sourcing with natural language search

    Just describe what you're looking for, or give Inven a single example company. In seconds, you'll get a tailored list of relevant companies, complete with proprietary data points.
    • Descriptive search: Type in kind of company you’re after—in your own words. Inven builds a customized list that fits your criteria.
    • Similar company search: Use a company as your reference point. Inven instantly finds all similar companies out there.
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    Spot owners looking for an exit

    Inven’s AI analyzes millions of data points to surface the most relevant opportunities in seconds. Use Inven-exclusive filters to find companies that match your exact deal criteria, including:
    • Intent to sell: Find companies likely to face an upcoming generational handover.
    • Ownership type: Private, family-owned, public, private equity, VC.
    • Growth: Headcount expansion and website traffic trends.
    • Geography: Headquarters and operating locations.
    • Deal data: Funding history, private transactions and M&A activity.
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    Inven intent signals

    Smarter prospecting with
    AI Screener

    AI Screener curates relevant companies for you. You can dig deeper, ask specific questions, categorize businesses, and instantly verify key details. Why you will love AI Screener:
    • Automated list building: AI generates a curated list, eliminating tedious research.
    • AI-powered data enrichment: Just ask, and AI Screener will enrich your list with the relevant details.
    • Categorization & classification: Identify company types instantly.
    • Yes/no answers: Quickly confirm offerings without digging through websites.
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    World-leading contact data from multiple sources

    Inven integrates contact data from three powerful sources, offering you unmatched coverage. With access to verified contact information for over 430M professionals, including key decision-makers like CEOs, Founders, Owners, Heads of M&A, CFOs, and more, Inven ensures you can instantly connect with the right people.
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      Frequently asked questions

      Do you have questions? We are here to help.
      What is Inven?
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      Inven is an intelligent company data platform designed for M&A professionals, private equity firms, and Investment bankers. It helps users to identify acquisition targets, potential buyers, and market trends with ease. Inven consolidates and analyzes data on over 21 million companies, providing deep insights, predictive signals, and comprehensive company profiles – all in one place. Inven eliminates the need for manual research, delivering relevant companies and key data points instantly.

      How Inven works?
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      Using Inven is effortless, and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the most user-friendly platforms available. Simply tell Inven what you're looking for, and it does the rest. Our AI pulls data from millions of sources, analyzes it, extracts key insights, and delivers a refined list of relevant companies. No more endless searching—just the right opportunities and critical data points, instantly.

      How does Inven use AI?
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      AI isn’t just an add-on at Inven—it’s built into the very foundation of our platform. AI is integrated into every aspect of how we collect, analyze, and combine data into the unique data points and features we offer. Powered by the industry’s first AI engine of its kind, Inven redefines deal sourcing—all while ensuring an intuitive and seamless user experience. The AI works quietly in the background, continuously surfacing the most relevant companies with the most up-to-date data. And thanks to natural language search, you can find high-potential deals other platforms miss, just by describing what you’re looking for.

      How do I get started with Inven?
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      You can get started by filling up the form on our Get Started page or by directly booking a call with one of our AEs. In the call, they’ll show you how Inven works and walk you through how it could support in your use case.

      How is Inven different from other deal sourcing platforms?
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      Inven is the only deal sourcing platform that combines global reach, a first-of-its-kind AI engine, and a user experience built for speed and results. This unique combination allows us to gather and analyze data at scale, ensuring no opportunity is missed. We believe powerful tools should be simple to use—our intuitive search experience makes it easy to find the right deals quickly, with no complex setup or steep learning curve.

      Does Inven integrate with CRM platforms?
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      Yes, you can sync your data with Salesforce, Affinity, and HubSpot for seamless deal sourcing and management.

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