Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is an automotive software platform built to help car dealerships acquire high-quality used vehicles directly from private sellers—without relying on auctions. As wholesale prices rise and vehicle availability tightens, VAN empowers dealers with tools to source inventory faster, more profitably, and with greater control.
VAN aggregates local FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) listings, applies real-time market data to assess profitability, and automates communication with sellers at scale. Buyers can manage leads, track seller conversations, and streamline acquisition workflows through an intuitive CRM-style dashboard designed specifically for dealership teams.
For dealers who don’t have dedicated acquisition staff, VAN offers a Managed Buyer program, pairing stores with expert buyers who actively source, engage, and negotiate with private sellers on their behalf—saving time and boosting acquisition volume without internal hiring.
VAN is trusted by hundreds of dealerships across North America—from independent rooftops to franchise groups—looking to beat Carvana and CarMax at their own game. It's the smarter way to buy cars.
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Dynamo Software
Unlock precision and clarity in alternative investments with Dynamo Software, a cloud-native, AI-powered platform that unifies your entire workflow. We provide a single, configurable solution for your front-, middle-, and back-office needs.
For General Partners (GPs), Dynamo enhances every stage of the investment lifecycle with advanced CRM, deal pipeline tracking, fundraising tools, and secure investor relations and fund accounting reporting.
For Limited Partners (LPs), our platform delivers real-time research and portfolio management capabilities. We automate document ingestion, data extraction, and holdings enrichment, providing deep exposure analytics for informed decision-making.
Dynamo serves a wide range of private capital firms, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure. Our platform is also tailored for endowments, pensions, foundations, family offices, fund of funds, and fund administrators. By centralizing all investment data into a single source of truth, we equip your team with the control needed to uncover powerful insights.
Our AI-driven system automates data ingestion and tagging, while our HoldingsInsight feature enriches portfolio data for advanced analysis. All modules work together seamlessly, supported by a dedicated Client Services team committed to your success. With Dynamo, you can streamline operations, improve data accuracy, and drive strategic decisions with confidence.
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eVal
eVal offers a range of complimentary data and analysis tools for peer companies, which encompass historical valuation multiples, past share price information, and detailed financial data, along with industry-specific Valuation Multiples reports tailored for investment and business valuations. Beyond just providing these analytical resources, eVal specializes in delivering precise investment and company valuations. The firm utilizes a proprietary, data-driven valuation software and platform, enabling expert evaluations tailored for valuation professionals, business proprietors, investors, and investment advisors alike. If you are seeking a business valuation as an owner, or if you are an investor in need of a private company valuation for your investment portfolio, we encourage you to reach out to us directly for assistance with our business valuation services. Additionally, our advanced outlier detection tool offers insights into the valuation multiples of peer groups, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the market landscape. This multifaceted approach helps clients make informed decisions in their investment strategies.
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SMERGERS
At SMERGERS, we understand business valuation as a method for determining a company's actual worth. This process typically utilizes several methods, such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), trading comparables, and transaction comparables. Ownership of a company can be divided into two primary groups: shareholders and debt holders. The total value that benefits both of these owner categories is referred to as the enterprise value, while the portion attributable solely to shareholders is known as equity value, commonly termed market cap for publicly traded firms. When comparing companies, enterprise value is often favored over equity value since levels of debt and cash can differ markedly, even among businesses within the same sector. In the context of an acquisition, it is essential to assess the valuation of specific business elements, depending on whether the deal is structured as an asset purchase or a stock purchase. This valuation methodology is a critical tool that investment bankers frequently employ during acquisition negotiations, ensuring that all financial aspects are thoroughly evaluated. Ultimately, understanding these valuation principles is vital for making informed investment decisions.
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