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Intralinks DealNexus vs DealsByTed

DealNexus is a global deal marketplace where intermediaries list opportunities for buyers to browse. DealsByTed is an AI scout that finds off-market targets tailored to your thesis — before they ever reach a marketplace.

Feature-by-Feature

FeatureIntralinks DealNexusDealsByTed
What it isGlobal deal marketplace (part of Intralinks/SS&C)AI-powered deal sourcing agent personalized to your thesis
Deal typeBrokered deals listed by intermediaries worldwideOff-market targets identified by AI before they go to market
How matching worksIndustry and geography filters on listed dealsCustom AI model scoring targets against 20+ thesis criteria
Buyer competitionThousands of registered buyers see the same listingsTargets are exclusive to your pipeline
Geographic coverageStrong international and cross-border deal flowFocused on your target geography with deep local coverage
Engagement modelBrowse listings, request introductions through platformDaily scored leads delivered with direct owner contact info
Deal exclusivityMarketed deals — zero exclusivityProprietary pipeline — you are the only buyer approaching each target

Where Intralinks DealNexus Wins

International deal flow

DealNexus has strong cross-border and international deal flow. If you are acquiring globally across multiple continents, their network of international intermediaries is valuable.

Institutional credibility

As part of SS&C Intralinks, DealNexus carries institutional weight. Intermediaries on the platform tend to represent more established companies.

End-to-end platform

Intralinks offers VDR and deal management tools alongside the marketplace. If you need a full transaction platform, the integration is convenient.

Where DealsByTed Wins

AI scout vs. bulletin board

DealNexus is a marketplace you browse. Ted is an AI agent that actively hunts targets matching your thesis and delivers them to your inbox.

Proprietary deal flow

DealNexus listings are seen by thousands of registered buyers. Ted finds targets no one else is approaching — true proprietary pipeline.

Thesis-personalized matching

DealNexus matches on broad industry and geography filters. Ted scores targets against your specific buy criteria — revenue, margins, owner demographics, growth profile, and more.

No platform friction

No logging in, no browsing listings, no requesting introductions through a portal. Scored leads with direct contact info arrive in your inbox daily.

Cost Comparison

Intralinks DealNexus

Marketplace membership$5K-$20K/yr
+ Hidden costsPremium multiples on marketed deals + time spent browsing and qualifying listings
Total annual cost$5K-$20K/yr + higher multiples on every acquisition

DealsByTed

Full service$36K-$90K/yr
Hidden costs$0
Total annual cost$36K-$90K/yr
Estimated savings: Higher sourcing investment, but off-market multiples save $500K-$5M+ per closed deal

Choose Intralinks DealNexus If...

  • You are doing cross-border or international acquisitions and need global intermediary coverage
  • You want brokered deals from sellers already in a structured sale process
  • You need an integrated VDR and deal management platform alongside sourcing

Choose DealsByTed If...

  • You want an AI agent that finds targets for you — not a marketplace to browse
  • You want proprietary deal flow where you are the only buyer approaching each target
  • You need thesis-matched leads scored on your specific criteria, not broad category filters
  • You are focused on domestic roll-ups and want deep, targeted coverage in your geography

See the difference for yourself.

Schedule a call and we will walk through your specific thesis.