Axial vs DealsByTed
Axial connects buyers with brokers and intermediaries listing deals on their marketplace. DealsByTed proactively finds off-market targets before they ever reach a broker.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Axial | DealsByTed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Deal marketplace connecting buyers with intermediaries | AI sourcing agent that proactively finds off-market targets |
| Deal source | Brokered deals listed by intermediaries | Off-market companies identified by AI before they go to market |
| Competition | Multiple buyers see each listing simultaneously | Targets are exclusive to your pipeline — no other buyers competing |
| Your role | Reactive — review deals as brokers list them | Proactive — AI hunts targets matching your thesis daily |
| Matching approach | Industry and size category matching | Granular thesis scoring across 20+ custom criteria |
| Typical multiples | 6-9x EBITDA (competitive auction dynamics) | 4-6x EBITDA (no competitive bidding pressure) |
| Seller contact | Through broker intermediary | Direct owner contact information provided |
Where Axial Wins
Active sellers
Axial deals come from sellers who have engaged a broker and are actively pursuing a sale. Higher intent means faster deal timelines.
Broker network
Access to a curated network of intermediaries who may bring you future off-platform deal flow as relationships develop.
Deal process structure
Brokered deals come with CIMs, defined timelines, and structured processes. Less ambiguity about next steps.
Where DealsByTed Wins
Proactive sourcing
Axial waits for brokers to list deals. Ted proactively identifies targets that match your thesis — many of which will never be listed on a marketplace.
No competition per target
Every buyer on Axial sees the same listings. Ted's targets are exclusive to your pipeline. No bidding wars, no compressed timelines.
Better multiples
Off-market deals consistently trade at 2-3x lower multiples than brokered processes. On a $5M EBITDA company, that is $10M-$15M in savings.
Thesis-driven pipeline
Axial matches on broad categories. Ted scores every target against your specific criteria — geography, revenue, margins, owner age, and more.
Cost Comparison
Axial
DealsByTed
Choose Axial If...
- You want to see deals from sellers who are already in a sale process
- You prefer broker-mediated processes with structured timelines
- You are building a network of intermediary relationships for long-term deal flow
Choose DealsByTed If...
- You want proprietary targets that your competitors are not seeing
- You are disciplined on valuation and need off-market multiples to hit return targets
- You want a proactive sourcing engine — not a marketplace to check for new listings
- You prefer direct relationships with business owners rather than broker-mediated processes
See the difference for yourself.
Schedule a call and we will walk through your specific thesis.