Grata vs DealsByTed
Grata is a powerful search platform for finding private companies. But a search tool still requires you to do the searching. DealsByTed flips the model — your AI agent finds and scores targets for you.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Grata | DealsByTed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI-powered company search and enrichment platform | AI deal sourcing agent that delivers thesis-matched leads daily |
| How it works | You build searches using natural language and filters | AI learns your thesis and proactively finds matches — no queries needed |
| Your role | Analyst: run searches, review results, qualify leads | Decision-maker: review pre-qualified, scored leads |
| Thesis alignment | Search-time filters — you translate thesis into queries | Persistent thesis model scores every target against your criteria |
| Workflow | Log in, search, export, then qualify externally | Daily scored leads in your inbox — ready to act on |
| Learning | Static — same search returns same results | Improves over time as you provide feedback on matches |
| Best for | Teams with analysts who can operate the platform | Lean teams who want sourcing done, not another tool to manage |
Where Grata Wins
Search flexibility
Grata's natural language search is powerful for ad hoc exploration. You can quickly pivot to new industries or criteria without reconfiguring anything.
Company enrichment
Rich firmographic data, employee counts, tech stack, and funding data. Useful for research beyond just sourcing acquisition targets.
Team collaboration
Built for teams with shared lists, notes, and workflow features. Good for larger BD teams with multiple people searching.
Where DealsByTed Wins
Proactive, not reactive
Grata waits for you to search. Ted proactively scans and scores targets against your thesis every day — leads come to you.
No platform to manage
No logins, no saved searches, no exports. Scored leads arrive in your inbox. Your time goes to evaluating opportunities, not operating software.
Thesis-personalized scoring
Ted builds a custom model around your specific buy criteria — geography, revenue, margins, owner demographics, and 15+ other dimensions. Not just filters.
Purpose-built for acquisitions
Grata is a research platform that can be used for M&A. Ted is built exclusively for acquirers executing thesis-driven strategies.
Cost Comparison
Grata
DealsByTed
Choose Grata If...
- You have a BD team with analysts who can run searches full-time
- You need a research platform for use cases beyond deal sourcing
- You want ad hoc search flexibility to explore new theses frequently
Choose DealsByTed If...
- You want leads delivered, not a platform to log into and operate
- You are a lean team (1-3 people) and cannot dedicate hours to searching
- You have a defined thesis and want AI to do the matching work
- You are running a roll-up and need consistent daily pipeline without manual effort
See the difference for yourself.
Schedule a call and we will walk through your specific thesis.