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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dun & Bradstreet, Finquest Launch Cofinder to Revolutionize Private Equity Deal Sourcing
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:DNB) is one of the best up and coming stocks to invest in now. Towards the end of May, Dun & Bradstreet and Finquest jointly launched Cofinder. This new web-based platform is designed to revolutionize deal sourcing for private equity professionals by uncovering proprietary investment opportunities. Cofinder integrates Finquest's AI-enhanced deal sourcing technology with Dun & Bradstreet's private company data. The collaboration provides access to a dataset of over 150 million de-duplicated private businesses globally, which include 50 million US-based companies. Additionally, the platform features over 15 million verified executive-level contacts to facilitate deal conversations, along with AI-enhanced data and precision search capabilities to identify high-potential targets. A high powered financial executive in their sleek office, looking down from a skyscraper. The platform is tailored for deal professionals in private markets, like private equity, investment bankers, corporate development teams, and growth equity investors. Cofinder's functionalities enable users to map niche markets, access exclusive off-market targets, streamline deal origination by connecting directly with key decision-makers, and identify buyers in the middle market. The platform is currently available in the US and Canada. Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:DNB) provides business-to-business data and analytics in North America and internationally. Finquest is a trusted partner to private equity firms and acquisitive corporates. It delivers proprietary deal sourcing solutions through a blend of data, AI, and people. While we acknowledge the potential of DNB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Dun & Bradstreet and Finquest Launch Cofinder to Bring Smarter, Faster Deal Sourcing to Investment Firms
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), a leading global provider of business data and analytics, and Finquest, a trusted partner to private equity firms and acquisitive corporates, have launched Cofinder, a cutting-edge web-based platform that helps uncover proprietary opportunities that redefines deal sourcing for private equity professionals. "Dun & Bradstreet's extensive global business data, combined with Finquest's innovative technology, unlocks a wealth of new opportunities for private company investments in an easy-to-use platform," said Brian Filanowski, General Manager, Finance & Risk, Dun & Bradstreet. "While most deals are sourced through personal networks or a few well-known data vendors, this collaboration broadens the market scope to uncover lesser-known companies with the potential to become the next unicorn." Cofinder combines Finquest's proven AI-enhanced deal sourcing technology with Dun & Bradstreet's extensive private company data to strengthen investment strategies and enrich company insights into the markets with access to: The largest de-duplicated private company data on more than 150 million businesses, including 50 million U.S.-based businesses Over 15 million verified executive-level contacts to accelerate deal conversations AI-enhanced data and precision search to pinpoint high-potential targets 'After nearly a decade of leveraging our unique combination of data, AI, and people to uncover proprietary deals for PE and acquisitive corporates, we are expanding the addressable market alongside Dun & Bradstreet with our introduction of a self-service company search product to investment professionals,' said Tanguy Lesselin, CEO & Co-founder of Finquest. 'By transforming our in-house technology into a self-serve platform through Cofinder, we are putting the power of uncovering hidden opportunities directly in the hands of M&A professionals.' Designed for deal professionals in the private markets, including private equity, investment bankers, corporate development teams, growth equity investors, and others, Cofinder enables users to: Map Niche Markets: Leverage advanced search functionality to pinpoint specific industry segments and uncover opportunities others may overlook. Gain Competitive Edge: Access exclusive, off-market targets that are often hidden from traditional data sources. Streamline Deal Origination: Connect directly with key decision-makers to accelerate outreach and negotiation. Find The Right Buyers: Identify and engage with potential strategic buyers in the middle market. Cofinder is now available in the U.S. and Canada. To see Cofinder in action and to request a demo, go to Cofinder. About Dun & Bradstreet Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet's Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk, and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For more information on Dun & Bradstreet, please visit About Finquest For over nine years, Finquest has been a trusted partner to private equity firms and acquisitive corporates, delivering proprietary deal sourcing solutions through a unique blend of data, AI, and people. With a proven track record and a commitment to innovation, Finquest continues to transform how investment opportunities are identified and secured. For more information on Finquest, please visit
