Aligned IQ provides an online M&A platform that lets business owners source and engage with buyers on their own terms, eliminating the upfront costs of traditional sell‑side preparation such as confidential information memorandums and buyer lists.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Business owners seeking to sell often face high upfront costs for preparing confidential information memorandums, teasers, and buyer lists, while traditional advisory services can be expensive and time‑consuming. Buyers, especially strategic and financial investors, struggle to differentiate themselves and showcase industry expertise without a dedicated platform.
Solution
Aligned IQ offers a cloud‑based M&A marketplace that lets sellers post their businesses and directly select interested buyers based on detailed buyer profiles, acquisition mandates, and a proprietary scoring system. The platform eliminates the need for sellers to invest in upfront marketing materials by providing built‑in data rooms and standardized deal information. Buyers can create rich profiles that highlight industry experience, value‑added services, and cultural fit, helping them stand out to sellers. Throughout the process, both parties retain full control over communications, document sharing, and deal progression, enabling a more efficient, cost‑effective, and transparent transaction experience.
Target Audience
Primary users are private‑company owners looking to sell and strategic or financial buyers (corporations, private‑equity firms, and other investors) seeking a focused platform to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
Features
- Buyer and seller dashboards with searchable profiles, acquisition criteria, and proprietary fit scores
- Integrated virtual data room for secure document exchange and version control
- No‑upfront preparation fees; sellers can list deals without creating separate CIMs or teasers
- Ability for buyers to showcase industry expertise, operating philosophy, and value‑added services
- Controlled access and permission settings that keep sellers in full control of who sees their information
- Timeline and milestone tracking tools to manage LOI deadlines and negotiation stages