PitchBook vs DealsByTed
PitchBook is the gold standard for financial data and market research. But data is not deal flow. DealsByTed turns your thesis into actionable daily leads — not spreadsheets to analyze.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | PitchBook | DealsByTed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Comprehensive financial data and research platform | AI deal sourcing agent delivering thesis-matched targets daily |
| Primary use case | Market research, benchmarking, due diligence | Finding and scoring acquisition targets against your buy criteria |
| Deal sourcing approach | Search a database of known companies and transactions | AI proactively identifies off-market targets matching your thesis |
| Output | Company profiles, financials, comps, deal data | Scored leads with match rationale, owner contact info, and outreach-ready profiles |
| Coverage | Broad — VC, PE, public, private companies globally | Deep — focused on acquisition-ready private companies in your target criteria |
| Time to actionable lead | Hours of research per potential target | Minutes — leads arrive pre-scored and ranked |
| Price | $20K-$50K+/yr per seat | $3K-$7.5K/mo for unlimited thesis-matched leads |
Where PitchBook Wins
Depth of financial data
PitchBook's financial data, transaction comps, and market research are unmatched. Essential for due diligence and valuation work.
Industry coverage
Covers VC, growth equity, PE, and public markets globally. If you need cross-asset-class data, PitchBook is the standard.
Research and benchmarking
Excellent for market sizing, competitive landscaping, and fund benchmarking. A true research platform with deep analytical tools.
Where DealsByTed Wins
Actionable leads, not data
PitchBook gives you data to research. Ted gives you scored acquisition targets ready for outreach. The gap between data and deal flow is where acquisitions stall.
Off-market focus
PitchBook tracks known entities. Ted finds companies that are not on anyone's radar — the off-market targets where the best multiples live.
Daily delivery without effort
No logins, no searches, no analysis. Thesis-matched leads arrive in your inbox every morning with scores and contact information.
Built for closers
PitchBook supports the entire investment lifecycle. Ted focuses on the hardest part — finding the right targets before anyone else does.
Cost Comparison
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Choose PitchBook If...
- You need comprehensive financial data for due diligence and valuation
- Your team does market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis
- You already have a strong sourcing pipeline and need a data platform, not more leads
Choose DealsByTed If...
- You need acquisition targets, not market data — leads that are ready for outreach
- You want off-market deal flow that does not show up in any database
- You are spending hours in PitchBook searching for targets and want that time back
- You want to complement PitchBook (keep it for DD) with a dedicated sourcing engine
See the difference for yourself.
Schedule a call and we will walk through your specific thesis.