The Pre-Scored Business Marketplace

Know Your Business Worth. Find Your Perfect Deal.

Business owners: get a free financial health score backed by 25 covenant tests and attract qualified PE buyers. Investors: browse pre-vetted acquisitions with full analysis — skip weeks of preliminary diligence.

Powered by the Covenant Dashboard engine — the same platform PE firms trust for due diligence.

25
Covenant Tests
100+
Businesses Listed
<1hr
Time to Score
$2.4B
Deal Value Matched

One Platform. Two Sides of Every Deal.

AcquireScore bridges the gap between business owners ready to sell and PE firms ready to buy. Both sides get transparency, speed, and confidence.

For Business Owners

Sell on Your Terms, at the Right Price

Stop guessing what your business is worth. Get an objective, data-backed AcquireScore, understand exactly what buyers will see, improve your weak points, and connect with qualified PE firms who are actively looking for businesses like yours.

  • Free AcquireScore — unlimited runs
  • 25 financial health tests with detailed breakdown
  • EBITDA quality analysis with improvement roadmap
  • Confidential listing — you control who sees what
  • Direct connection to qualified PE buyers
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For PE Firms

Pre-Vetted Deal Flow. Close Faster.

Stop wasting weeks on dead-end deals. Every business on AcquireScore is pre-scored with the same covenant engine PE firms already trust. Browse, filter, deep-dive, and generate lender packages — all before your first meeting.

  • Every listing pre-scored across 25 covenant tests
  • EBITDA quality ratings with adjustment bridges
  • Red flag detection — see risks before you engage
  • Deal comp percentiles vs. similar businesses
  • One-click lender-ready export packages
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For Business Owners

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Most business owners sell for 20-40% less than they should because they can't prove their financial health to sophisticated buyers. AcquireScore fixes that.

The Problem

You don't know what your business is actually worth

How AcquireScore Helps

Get an objective AcquireScore backed by 25 financial health tests — not a guess from a broker.

The Problem

Buyers lowball because they can't verify your numbers

How AcquireScore Helps

Pre-verified financials and a transparent EBITDA bridge give buyers confidence to pay what you're worth.

The Problem

The sale process drags on for 6-12 months

How AcquireScore Helps

Pre-scored listings attract serious buyers instantly. No tire-kickers, no wasted months.

The Problem

Brokers charge 8-12% and control the process

How AcquireScore Helps

List for free. Keep control. Only connect with qualified, financially vetted PE buyers.

For PE Firms & Acquirers

Kill Bad Deals Faster. Close Good Ones Sooner.

Your deal team spends 80% of their time on deals that go nowhere. AcquireScore pre-qualifies every listing so you focus only on real opportunities.

The Problem

Spending weeks on deals that should have been killed day one

How AcquireScore Helps

Every listing has an AcquireScore. Filter by grade, industry, and revenue band before you open a single spreadsheet.

The Problem

Deal flow is inconsistent and unqualified

How AcquireScore Helps

Continuous pipeline of pre-scored businesses. Set your criteria once — get matched automatically.

The Problem

Financial data is messy, inconsistent, and takes weeks to normalize

How AcquireScore Helps

We've already ingested, mapped, and normalized the financials. Full EBITDA bridge and covenant analysis ready on day one.

The Problem

Lender packages take weeks to assemble after LOI

How AcquireScore Helps

One-click lender-ready exports: compliance certificates, covenant schedules, EBITDA bridges, and risk summaries.

How AcquireScore Works

Whether you're selling or buying, you're four steps from a better outcome.

Selling a Business
01

Connect Your Financials

5 min

Link QuickBooks Online, upload spreadsheets, or connect Google Sheets. We ingest 24 months of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow automatically. Your data stays encrypted and private.

02

Get Your AcquireScore

< 1 hr

Our engine runs 25 covenant tests, analyzes EBITDA quality across 9 adjustment categories, and scans for red flags. You receive a composite score (0-100) with a letter grade and detailed breakdown.

03

Improve Before You List

Your pace

See exactly what's dragging your score down. Fix working capital issues, clean up one-time expenses, document owner adjustments. Re-score as many times as you need — for free.

04

Go Live & Get Matched

Instant

Publish your listing with a verified AcquireScore. Qualified PE firms that match your industry, size, and geography get notified instantly. You control who sees your full data.

Acquiring a Business
01

Set Your Acquisition Criteria

2 min

Define your target: industry (NAICS sector), revenue band, geography, minimum AcquireScore grade. Save your criteria and get matched automatically as new deals are listed.

02

Browse Pre-Scored Listings

On demand

Every listing includes an AcquireScore grade, EBITDA quality rating, red flag summary, and covenant performance across 5 categories. Filter, sort, and compare without opening a single spreadsheet.

03

Deep-Dive with Full Analysis

1 click

Request full access to see the complete covenant breakdown, EBITDA bridge, trend analysis, and deal comp percentiles vs. similar businesses. All data pre-normalized and verified.

04

Close Faster with Lender Packages

Instant

Generate lender-ready compliance certificates, covenant schedules, and risk summaries instantly. Skip weeks of diligence assembly. Move from LOI to close in record time.

Transparent Methodology

What Goes Into Your AcquireScore

25 covenant tests across 5 categories, EBITDA quality analysis, and red flag detection. Every calculation is deterministic — no black-box AI in the math.

AcquireScore Grade Scale

A
90-100
Premium
B
80-89
Strong
C
70-79
Average
D
60-69
Below Avg
F
0-59
Distressed

Leverage & Capital Structure

30% weight

Total leverage, senior leverage, net leverage, debt-to-equity, debt-to-assets, secured leverage, revolver utilization

7tests

Coverage & Debt Service

30% weight

Interest coverage, fixed charge, debt service, cash interest, EBITDA margin, FCF/debt service

6tests

Liquidity & Working Capital

20% weight

Current ratio, quick ratio, cash floor, days sales outstanding, days payable, days inventory

6tests

Net Worth & Balance Sheet

10% weight

Tangible net worth, equity-to-assets, minimum net worth

3tests

Performance & Operating

10% weight

Minimum revenue, minimum EBITDA, CapEx intensity

3tests

EBITDA Quality Analysis

AI-assisted identification across 9 adjustment categories: one-time charges, owner comp, non-cash items, related-party transactions, run-rate adjustments, and more. Full EBITDA bridge with quality score (0-100).

Red Flag Detection

10 automated detectors: margin volatility, working capital manipulation, cash flow divergence, inventory buildup, expense suppression, revenue concentration, and related-party patterns. Severity scored Low through Critical.

Deal Comp Percentiles

See exactly how a business ranks against similar deals across 14 metrics. Percentile rankings (P25/Median/P75) filtered by NAICS sector and revenue band. Your data compounds as the network grows.

Built for Both Sides of Every Deal

Advanced capabilities designed for how business owners and PE professionals actually work.

AI-Powered EBITDA Analysis

Both

9 adjustment categories: one-time charges, owner compensation normalization, non-cash items, related-party transactions, run-rate adjustments, and more. Full bridge documentation.

Red Flag Detection

Both

10 automated detectors scan for margin volatility, working capital manipulation, cash flow divergence, inventory buildup, expense suppression, and revenue pattern anomalies.

Deal Comp Database

Buyers

See how a business ranks against similar deals across 14 metrics. Percentile rankings (P25/Median/P75) filtered by industry and revenue band.

Lender-Ready Exports

Buyers

Compliance certificates, covenant schedules, EBITDA bridges, and risk summaries — all generated in one click with the "Verified by AcquireScore" stamp.

Improvement Roadmap

Sellers

Sellers get specific, actionable recommendations to improve their score before listing. Fix what matters, ignore what doesn't. Re-score unlimited times.

Confidential Process

Sellers

Sellers control who sees their data. Blind listings available. NDA enforcement before full financial disclosure. Your customers and employees never know you're exploring a sale.

80%
Faster Preliminary Diligence

Pre-scored listings eliminate weeks of initial financial review

3x
More Qualified Deals per Quarter

PE firms see 3x more viable acquisitions vs. traditional sourcing

22%
Higher Sale Prices for Sellers

Pre-verified financials give buyers confidence to pay premium valuations

Security & Trust

Your financial data is sensitive. We built AcquireScore with institutional-grade security from day one.

Bank-Level Encryption

All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). SOC 2 architecture with multi-tenant isolation.

Seller Privacy Controls

Blind listings, NDA enforcement, and granular disclosure controls. You decide who sees what, when.

Deterministic Math

All covenant calculations use pure DSL expressions. No LLM in the calculation loop. Every result is reproducible and auditable.

Full Audit Trail

Every action logged with user attribution, timestamps, and payloads. Complete transparency for compliance requirements.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Free for sellers. Flexible plans for buyers. 14-day free trial on all paid plans.

For Business Owners

Most Popular

Free

Score your business and list on the marketplace.

$0forever
  • Unlimited AcquireScore runs
  • 25 covenant tests
  • EBITDA quality analysis
  • Red flag detection
  • Improvement recommendations
  • Marketplace listing
Get Your Score Free

Seller Pro

Enhanced visibility and seller tools.

$99/mo
  • Everything in Free
  • Featured listing placement
  • Buyer activity analytics
  • Priority matching to PE firms
  • Custom listing branding
  • Dedicated seller advisor
Upgrade to Pro

For PE Firms & Acquirers

Scout

For firms screening acquisition targets.

$299/mo
  • Browse all pre-scored listings
  • 5 full deal unlocks per month
  • Covenant test summaries
  • EBITDA quality overviews
  • Basic deal comp percentiles
  • 2 team seats
Start Free Trial
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Dealmaker

For active deal teams running full workflows.

$799/mo
  • Unlimited deal unlocks
  • Full covenant analysis + exports
  • Lender-ready packages
  • Full deal comp database
  • Custom playbooks & scoring
  • 10 team seats
  • Priority deal matching
  • IC memo generation
Start Free Trial

Enterprise

For large firms with portfolio-wide needs.

Custom
  • Everything in Dealmaker
  • Unlimited team seats
  • API access & integrations
  • Custom scoring frameworks
  • White-label exports
  • SSO / SAML
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SLA guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about selling or buying on AcquireScore.

For Business Owners

How much does it cost to list my business?
Nothing. Scoring your business and listing it on AcquireScore is completely free. You can run unlimited AcquireScore analyses, get improvement recommendations, and publish your listing at no cost. We only charge for optional premium seller features like featured placement.
What financial data do I need to provide?
We need 24 months of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. You can connect QuickBooks Online directly (we pull the data via secure OAuth), upload Excel or CSV files, or connect a Google Sheet. The more complete your data, the more accurate your AcquireScore.
How is my AcquireScore calculated?
Your AcquireScore is a composite grade (A through F, scored 0-100) based on 25 covenant tests across 5 categories: leverage, coverage, liquidity, net worth, and operating performance. We also analyze EBITDA quality across 9 adjustment categories and scan for 10 types of red flags. All math is deterministic — no black-box AI in the calculations.
Will my employees or customers find out I'm selling?
No. Your listing can be completely blind — no company name, no identifying details visible until you approve a specific buyer. We enforce NDA agreements before any financial data is shared. You control the entire disclosure process.
How is this different from a business broker?
Brokers charge 8-12% commission, control the process, and often have limited buyer networks. AcquireScore is free for sellers, gives you full control, and connects you with a curated network of PE firms who are actively looking for businesses that match your profile. Your financials are pre-verified, which means faster due diligence and higher buyer confidence.
Can I improve my score before listing?
Absolutely — that's one of the most valuable parts of the platform. After your first score, you'll see exactly what's dragging it down: working capital issues, one-time charges that need documentation, owner compensation that needs normalizing. Fix the issues, re-score, and list when you're ready. There's no limit on re-scoring.

For PE Firms & Acquirers

What does 'pre-scored' mean exactly?
Every business listed on AcquireScore has been through our full financial analysis engine: 25 covenant tests across 5 categories, AI-assisted EBITDA quality analysis with 9 adjustment types, and 10 automated red flag detectors. The resulting AcquireScore (A-F grade, 0-100) is verified and transparent — you can see the full methodology and every input.
How do I know the financial data is accurate?
We ingest data directly from QuickBooks Online via secure OAuth integration, or from uploaded financial statements. Our AI mapping engine normalizes the data to 60+ canonical line items, and every mapping is auditable. We flag inconsistencies and red flags automatically. While we don't replace a formal QoE, we give you far more confidence in preliminary diligence than raw spreadsheets ever could.
Can I run my own covenant analysis on a listing?
Yes. Dealmaker and Enterprise plans let you apply custom playbooks with your own covenant thresholds, scoring weights, and grade configurations. You can re-run the full 25-test suite with your firm's specific criteria and generate lender-ready exports tailored to your lending relationships.
What's included in the lender-ready export packages?
Each package includes: compliance certificates with borrower info and compliance summary, detailed covenant schedules with actual vs. threshold and headroom analysis, reported-to-adjusted EBITDA bridges with categorized adjustments, and risk summaries with all detected red flags and severity ratings. All carry the 'Verified by AcquireScore' stamp.
How does deal matching work?
Set your acquisition criteria: industry (NAICS sector), revenue band, geography, minimum AcquireScore grade. When a new listing matches your criteria, you're notified instantly. You can also browse and filter the full marketplace anytime. Dealmaker plan users get priority matching — your criteria are checked first.
How does AcquireScore compare to traditional deal sourcing?
Traditional sourcing means cold outreach, broker relationships, and weeks of preliminary diligence on each prospect. AcquireScore gives you a continuous pipeline of businesses that are already scored, analyzed, and ready for deeper evaluation. Our users report cutting preliminary diligence time by 80% and seeing 3x more qualified deals per quarter.

Your Next Deal Starts Here

Business owners: score your business for free and attract qualified buyers. PE firms: browse pre-vetted deals with full covenant analysis. Join the marketplace where better deals happen faster.