Coming soon: Meet the people behind the companies you invest in

Comparison of DealPotential vs other deal sourcing platforms, showing dashboards and analytics tools that highlight key differences in data insights.

DealPotential May 20, 2025

DealPotential vs. PitchBook: A Different Approach to Private Market Intelligence

DealPotential vs. PitchBook: A Different Approach to Private Market Intelligence

Table of contents

DealPotential vs. PitchBook: A Different Approach to Private Market Intelligence

Having the right intelligence platform can make all the difference when navigating the complex world of private market investing. While PitchBook has long been a go-to resource for many analysts and institutional investors, many firms are now exploring alternative tools built specifically for speed, precision, and early-stage deal signals.

At DealPotential, we don’t aim to replace PitchBook, we offer something fundamentally different.

Built for Speed and Foresight — Not Just Retrospective Data

PitchBook is widely known for its rich historical datasets. It’s a powerful tool for researching past investment activity, fundraising rounds, and M&A transactions and for many, it’s the industry standard in that category.

But if you’re an investor looking to act on early signals, rather than just tracking deals after others publish them, you need a platform designed for real-time foresight.

That’s where DealPotential comes in.

What Sets DealPotential Apart

🟣 Predictive Signals, Not Just Past Deals
Our AI surfaces companies likely to raise capital within 2, 4, or 8 months, before those rounds are public.

🟣 Built-In Classification System
DealPotential applies a unique vertical and sector classification to help investors search by niche industries, sub-industries, and even go-to-market signals.

🟣 Time Saved on Due Diligence
With DealPotential, you get auto-generated summaries, trend analysis, and side-by-side benchmarking, cutting research time by hours.

🟣 Global + Local
While PitchBook provides impressive global coverage, DealPotential’s sourcing includes early-stage and founder-led companies that often fly under the radar, especially in non-U.S. markets.

DealPotential vs. Pitchbook — When to Use Each Platform

We believe PitchBook is great for:

  • 🟣 Historical funding research
  •  
  • 🟣 Comprehensive investor profiles
  •  
  • 🟣 Portfolio tracking

But DealPotential is purpose-built for:

  • Early-stage sourcing and deal discovery
  •  
  • Thematic investing across emerging sectors
  •  
  • Cutting research time through automation

Private market investors who want forward-looking signals

Final Thought: Different Tools for Different Goals

PitchBook has earned its place as a powerhouse for historical market data, no doubt. But if you’re looking to spot the next deal, not just study the last one, DealPotential gives you that edge.

We believe that private market intelligence shouldn’t stop at what’s already happened; it should help you find what’s about to happen.

For investors seeking speed, accuracy, and early access to emerging opportunities, DealPotential isn’t a replacement; it’s the evolution.

Join us

Book a free demo with DealPotential and get real-time insights on the next billion-dollar opportunities.

SHARE:

Recent Posts

Terms & Conditions

DealPotential Investment Intelligence Platform Proposal Agreement

WHEREAS, the Seller agrees to provide access to the DealPotential Investment Intelligence Platform,

WHEREAS, the Client agrees to purchase the DealPotential Investment Intelligence Platform according to the terms and conditions laid out in this contract. 

THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreement made by the parties hereto, the Seller and the Purchaser (individually, each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”) agree to the following:

      1. 1. Service and Product Description:
      DealPotential Market Intelligence Platform (“Platform”) is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that provides subscribers with access to company data, market data, insights, and analytics.

2. Subscription: By subscribing to the Platform, you agree to pay the monthly or yearly subscription fee, as specified in your subscription plan.

3. Payment: Payment is due monthly in advance and processed via Stripe. The subscription renews automatically until cancelled.

4. Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time, and it will take effect at the end of the current billing cycle. No refunds will be provided for partial months. 

5. Data Privacy: We are committed to safeguarding your data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on data handling and protection. 

6. Intellectual Property: All content, data, and reports provided by the Platform are protected by intellectual property laws and are for your internal use only.

7. Termination: We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Platform for any violation of these terms or for any reason at our discretion.

8. Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of Sweden, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Sweden.

10. Disclaimer: We disclaim all responsibility for any decisions made by users based on the data provided in our platform. All investment decisions are solely the responsibility of the user. We are not involved in any user decisions and only provide data and assessments for informational purposes.