comparable-transaction-finder

name	comparable-transaction-finder
description	Searches M&A and funding databases for relevant comparable transactions
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Bash","WebFetch"]
metadata	{"specialization":"venture-capital","domain":"business","skill-id":"vc-skill-021"}

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

1. Select comparables thoughtfully, not just by sector
2. Document selection rationale clearly
3. Adjust for meaningful differences
4. Consider market timing and conditions
5. Use multiple comparable sets for triangulation