Private Markets

Institutional Private Markets Research & Deal Support

Execute with conviction. Scale without headcount. Lean Research partners with private equity funds, private credit investors, and family offices to deliver deal-grade research support across the full investment lifecycle — analyst-led, AI-augmented, built for speed.

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LBO & Credit
Deal-grade models
100%
Analyst-led execution
24 – 48 HRS
CIM review turnaround
Snapshot
Project Horizon — Platform Co.
LBO · Series A Structure
5.5x
Entry Multiple
42%
IRR, Base Case
2.1x
MOIC
36 mo
Hold Period
Analyst View

Base case underwriting supports a 5.5x entry with de-risked EBITDA growth from pricing actions. Leverage covenant headroom remains adequate through Year 3 of the hold.

Our Capabilities

From sourcing to exit: a quiet extension of your deal team.

01 / Sourcing

Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Support

Systematic coverage to ensure you see everything.
  • Market Scans — thematic and thesis-driven sourcing to identify targets.
  • Screening — efficient opportunity screening and target company profiling.
  • Intelligence — curated outreach lists and contact intelligence.
02 / Diligence

Deal Evaluation & Due Diligence

Move from “Indication of Interest” to “High Conviction” faster.
  • CIM Review — rapid red-flag analysis and commercial diligence.
  • Market Sizing — TAM/SAM/SOM assessment and growth validation.
  • Benchmarking — competitive landscape mapping and peer benchmarking.
03 / Modeling

Financial Modeling & Transaction Support

Powered by our Financial Modeling Solutions.
  • LBO Models — detailed leveraged buyout models with sensitivity tables.
  • Credit Models — downside risk, coverage ratios, and leverage analysis.
  • Speed — fast iteration under live deal timelines.
04 / Valuation

Valuation & Investment Framing

  • IC Memos — drafting support for Investment Committee memos and credit papers.
  • Valuation — frameworks aligned with buyer and lender logic.
  • Narratives — pitch decks and investment narratives that withstand scrutiny.
05 / Monitoring

Portfolio Monitoring & Exit Strategy

  • Value Creation — KPI tracking and variance analysis vs. underwriting case.
  • Exit Prep — buyer universe mapping and sell-side positioning decks.
  • Data Rooms — support for sell-side materials and value bridge analysis.
Our Framework

Analyst-Led, AI-Augmented

“Our analysts lead the work. AI supports the scale.
Every deal is different. Every capital structure is unique. We use AI to accelerate the manual work, but experienced analysts apply the judgment.
Efficiency

Faster diligence cycles

AI accelerates document review and market scans.

Context

Judgment AI can't replace

Analysts ensure models reflect the specific nuances of the deal.

Continuity

A quiet extension of your team

We stay engaged from the first model version through the final IC approval.

Success Stories

Rapid deal support for a transaction advisory client

The Challenge

A transaction advisory firm needed support on live private equity and credit mandates under compressed timelines.

Our Approach

Lean Research delivered sector research, valuation models, lender targeting, and diligence materials.

The Result

The deal team executed multiple mandates without internal bandwidth constraints.

The team delivered institutional-quality work under extreme time pressure. Their ability to combine speed with depth helped us stay ahead on live mandates.

Transaction Advisory Client

Why Lean Research?

Built for Live Deals

We understand the pressure of closing.

Analyst-Led

Human judgment drives every conclusion.

Scalable

Handle deal flow surges without hiring.

Full Lifecycle

Support from sourcing to exit.

Speak With Us

If you are looking for private markets research support that integrates seamlessly into your equity, credit, or growth process, let's talk. Meet the extension of your deal execution team.

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