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Industry Classification: The Key to Precision Targeting for Investors

Industry Classification: The Key to Precision Targeting for Investors

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The Key to Precision Targeting for Investors

The difference between good and great investors lies in precision targeting. Generic classification systems lead to missed opportunities, while a granular, multi-layered industry classification uncovers hidden gems before competitors spot them.

At DealPotential, our 3-level industry classification system (Sector → Industry → Sub-Industry) combined with vertical filters helps investors find hyper-relevant opportunities. Here’s how to leverage it for maximum impact.

The "Triple-Layer" Industry Drilldown for Specialized Mandates

How it works:

Start broad, then refine:

  • Sector (e.g., Information Technology)
  • Industry (e.g., Software)
  • Sub-Industry (e.g., Logistics Software)

+ Vertical (e.g., AI) for ultra-precise targeting

Why it works:

 78% of users report higher-quality matches vs. legacy systems

Finds niche players like Sotira (a US-based company converting surplus inventory into cash) without irrelevant noise

👉 Try the Triple-Layer Drill Now

The "Ideal-Stage Target" Combo for High-Potential Deals

Best Filters for Sweet-Spot Companies:

  • Latest Round: 2M–2M–10M
  • Time Since Last Round: 12–18 months
  • Employees: 20–100
  • Industry + Sub-Industry + Vertical: Your focus area
    Pro Tip: Sort by latest round size (max to min) to see who’s gaining traction fastest.

👉 Find Your Ideal Targets

The "Geo-Niche" Opportunity Finder for Undiscovered Gems

How to spot hidden winners:

    • Headquarters: Secondary markets (e.g., France)
    • Sub-Industry: Your specialty (e.g., Healthcare IT)
    • Vertical: Emerging trend (e.g., AI)
    • Total Funding: <$5M (under-the-radar picks)

    Example: Finds companies like Parallel (a France-based AI firm streamlining healthcare administration).

👉 Discover Geo-Niche Opportunities

Why industry classification matters now more than ever

Recent data shows investors using DealPotential’s classification system:

✅ Reduced due diligence time by 40%

✅ Increased target relevance by 3x

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