Unlocking the Potential of the Private Middle Market: How Grata is Revolutionizing Business Information

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Company: GRATA | Founded Year: 2016 | Headquarters: New York, USA​ | Website | LinkedIn

Published: 2023-06-26  |   Author: VisionariesNetwork Team

The private middle market, comprising small to medium-sized businesses, is a vast and complex ecosystem that has long been underserved by traditional sources of business information. This lack of accessible data has limited the potential for economic growth and dealmaking in this space. However, Grata is changing the game by providing unparalleled information and access to drive the private economy.

The age-old challenge of finding the right small and mid-market companies for a deal! It's a common pain point for even the most innovative dealmakers. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and hit-or-miss, leaving both parties - the dealmakers and the target companies - missing out on potential opportunities.

That's where Grata comes in. Its deal sourcing platform is designed to revolutionize the way you find the right companies for your deals. By streamlining the process, Grata makes it easier and faster to:

·         Gain visibility into the entire market

·         Gather relevant intelligence on target companies

·         Build bespoke lists

·         Find similar companies to uncover more opportunities

With Grata, you'll have a cutting-edge tool to gain a competitive edge in the market; while also giving target companies the visibility they need to make informed decisions.

The Limitations of Manual Company Databases

Manually compiled company databases are often outdated and incomplete, making it difficult to have confidence in the accuracy of the information. Business activity is dynamic and ever-changing, which means that manual databases can quickly become obsolete. This lack of up-to-date information can be detrimental to businesses looking to invest, acquire, or partner with companies in the private middle market.

Introducing Grata: The AI-Powered Solution

Grata was founded in 2016 with a mission to bring the power of machine learning to automatically triangulate the most trustworthy insights about private companies. Its proprietary algorithms use natural language processing (NLP) to read and interpret company websites like a trained investment analyst, extracting information that would otherwise be missed. This cutting-edge technology allows us to provide comprehensive and accurate information about private companies, giving businesses the edge they need to make informed decisions.

Proprietary Data You Can Trust

Grata's data is collected through a combination of AI-powered search, web crawling, and machine learning algorithms. Its team of 30 engineers and 40 quality assurance analysts review data at a rate equivalent to 3,000 analysts, ensuring that its data is accurate and reliable. Grata provides up to 25 data points per company, making us the deepest data source for over 12 million hard-to-find companies.

Discover Deep Contextual Company Insights

Grata's advanced NLP and ML algorithms provide unparalleled contextual insights about private companies. Its technology automates company website identification, smart web crawling, machine learning-driven classifications, contextual keywording, statistical benchmarking of financial proxies, and web data matching and enrichment. This enables the company to provide a comprehensive understanding of each company's strategy, business model, services, features, and more.

Canvas the Universe of Middle Market Companies

With Grata's proprietary engine and smarter search engine, you can easily discover relevant targets across the complete universe of 12 million+ hard-to-find middle market companies. Its technology enables you to search for companies based on your thesis, in your own words, making it easier to find companies that fit your investment criteria.

Engage with Business Owners

Grata's comprehensive data includes information on over 8 million business owners and executives, providing you with a direct line to potential partners or clients.

Keep Your Pipeline Fresh

Grata's proprietary data and algorithms give you an information edge, providing key company insights before you make contact. This enables you to have more informed conversations with potential partners or clients.

Find Companies That Look Like Your Best Deals

Grata's streamlined user experience makes it easy to find and pre-qualify relevant businesses to reach out to. Its technology allows you to quickly identify companies that fit your investment criteria, saving you time and increasing your deal flow.

Market Opportunity

Grata's vast universe of companies gives you a full market perspective in your space – not just a few well-known players. Its market fragmentation data paints a complete picture of the market, allowing you to understand growth opportunities and competitive forces at play.

Gain A Full Market Perspective

With Grata, you can view a market across the full spectrum of public, subsidiary, PE-backed, and independent companies. Its technology allows you to quickly decipher differences in fragmentation by ownership vs size of company. 

In conclusion, Grata is revolutionizing the way businesses access information about private middle market companies. By providing unparalleled information and access through AI-powered search and proprietary data collection, Grata is enabling businesses to make informed decisions and drive growth in this underserved market. Whether you're an investor looking for new opportunities or a business owner seeking partners or clients, Grata is the go-to source for accurate and comprehensive information about private companies.

Andrew Bocskocsky, Co-Founder, CEO at Grata
Grata's deal sourcing platform delivers a competitive edge so you can be first to the deal.