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Reaching 1,000 Customers: The Decisions That Defined Inven

Inven reached 1,000 customers in three years. Read Niilo’s thoughts on how fast decisions, customer insight, and solving real problems shaped the platform we’re building today.

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Co-founders of Inven

Reaching 1,000 Customers: The Decisions That Defined Inven

Inven reached 1,000 customers in three years. Read Niilo’s thoughts on how fast decisions, customer insight, and solving real problems shaped the platform we’re building today.

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Best Buyer List Tools

Best Buyer List Tools for M&A Teams (2025 Review)

This review outlines the leading platforms used to build buyer lists today, and how each supports modern M&A workflows across investment banking, private equity, and corporate development.

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Best M&A databases

Best Database for M&A (2025 Guide)

This guide reviews the major types of M&A databases and explains why Inven – the leading AI-native M&A data platform – has become the preferred environment for buy-side and sell-side workflows.

Deal Sourcing
Inven earns 16 badges for G2 Winter 2026

Inven named G2 #1 Momentum Leader in Financial Research for Winter 2026

We’re excited to share that Inven is the #1 Momentum Leader in Financial Research in G2’s Winter 2026 report, earning top recognition in 16 categories across ease of use, user satisfaction, and market intelligence leadership.

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Deal Sourcing
Best Private Market Databases

The Best Private Market Databases in 2025 (Review): Why M&A Teams Choose Inven First

This review outlines the major categories of private market databases and explains why Inven has become the first choice for firms seeking global visibility and faster sourcing workflows.

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Find private company financial information

How to Find Private Company Financials: A Guide for M&A and Investment Teams

Finding reliable private company financials can be one of the most difficult steps in M&A evaluation. This guide shows how deal teams access financial data across regions – and how Inven provides structured financial data, modeled estimates, and global company signals to support faster, more confident sourcing decisions.

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Case studies

Discover the magic of Inven in action through our case studies! Learn how our customers are utilizing Inven to identify acquisition targets and build buyers lists.

IGC Partners Expands Buyer Reach and Closes More Deals with Inven

IGC Partners Expands Buyer Reach and Closes More Deals with Inven

With Inven, IGC Partners uncovers niche mid-market opportunities missed by traditional platforms. They’re finding 3× more qualified buyers, preparing lists twice as fast, and driving revenue growth.

How Lexar Partners Scaled Sourcing and Increased Meetings

How Lexar Partners Scaled Sourcing and Increased Meetings

Netherlands-based private equity firm Lexar Partners invests in ambitious software and tech-enabled businesses across Europe. With Inven, they 10x’d sourcing speed and significantly increased meetings — cutting a day’s work to 15–30 minutes.

How Edgehill Management Found and Closed Their First Acquisition with Inven

How Edgehill Management Found and Closed Their First Acquisition with Inven

According to the 2024 Stanford Search Fund Study, the median length of time to find an acquisition during 2022–2023 was 20 months. With Inven, private investment firm Edgehill Management found and closed their acquisition in just 12 months — 40% faster than the median search time.

Crossroads Capital Cuts Deal Search Time by Up to 80% with Inven

Crossroads Capital Cuts Deal Search Time by Up to 80% with Inven

Learn how Crossroads Capital streamlined their deal-sourcing process and cut search time by up to 80% with Inven. Co-founder Richard Phillips shares how this intuitive tool transformed their approach, delivering better targets and deeper insights across industries.

Insights

100 Commercial HVAC Companies You Should Know About

Explore our detailed report on the top 100 privately owned HVAC companies in the U.S., tailored for private equity and investment bankers.

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41 Most Interesting Mobile Game Studios Worldwide

The mobile gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing and lucrative sectors of the global gaming industry. This report by Inven introduces 41 interesting mobile gaming studios worldwide ranging from small lesser-known studios to the global giants.

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Top 15 Investors in Soft Drink Manufacturing, Europe

Explore top soft drink manufacturing investors, including Crowdcube and Bpifrance, and learn about their impact in Europe.

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Top 17 Environmental Consulting Investors in DACH

Explore the environmental consulting investors shaping DACH's sustainability scene, including Demeter-Partners and Siemens, in this insightful listing.

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Top 13 Energy Efficiency Investors in Benelux

Explore the top energy efficiency investors in Benelux, including Rockstart and EIB, fostering innovations for a sustainable future.

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