MergerShark
M&A research and valuation platform built by valuation professionals for valuation professionals
M&A research and valuation platform built by valuation professionals for valuation professionals
MergerShark is a specialized M&A data platform built to empower valuation professionals with credible, defensible, and comprehensive transaction intelligence.
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MergerShark is a specialized M&A data platform built to empower valuation professionals with credible, defensible, and comprehensive transaction intelligence. Designed by practitioners who understand the pace and precision valuation demands, MergerShark offers a clean, intuitive experience that cuts through complexity.
At its core, MergerShark is about data confidence. Every transaction in the platform is independently sourced and quality-checked, with no pay-to-play entries or broker uploads. The database spans tens of thousands of deals, including private and public company acquisitions, and allows for deep filtering by deal type, financial metrics, industry codes, and even niche attributes like PV10, RevPAR, or AUM.
MergerShark provides:
Comparable transaction multiples across current and historical timeframes
Discounted cash flow (DCF) assumptions pulled from fairness opinions
Control premiums and DLOC/DLOM models that reflect real-world buyer behavior
Industry-specific benchmarks and intangible asset amortization data
With unlimited search capability, fast Excel export, and transparent source tracking, MergerShark supports seamless integration into your existing valuation workflow. Whether you’re working in Excel or presenting to clients, the data holds up—because it’s built for those who rely on it under scrutiny.
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Data Type | Source |
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Public company transactions | SEC filings & global regulatory disclosures |
Privately held transactions | Publicly verifiable sources, no broker submissions |
Analytical & curated content | Daily analyst review with pro forma adjustments and metadata |
Valuation models (DLOM, control, etc.) | Proprietary market-based models using traded & fairness data |
Available from MergerShark.
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info@bvdatauniversity.com
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Colorado Springs
CO 80915
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