Look Like a Hero on Every Research Request
Verata gives you the data and tools to deliver exceptional work faster than anyone expects—so you can stand out from day one.
“I went from dreading research requests to actually enjoying them. That's not something I expected to say as a first-year.”
Associate
Mid-Market PE Firm
You Want to Impress. Research Bottlenecks Get in the Way.
You came to PE to do deals, learn the business, and prove yourself. But a huge chunk of your time goes to basic research—finding company information, building lists, prepping for meetings—that feels like it should be faster.
It's not that you can't do it. It's that it takes forever, and there's always more piled on top.
- ?“Can you get me the basics on this company before my 2pm?”
- ?“Build me a list of logistics software companies in the Midwest.”
- ?“Find out what we know about the management team.”
- ?“Who in our network knows someone at this target?”
Each request is doable. But when you're juggling five of them with a live deal in the background, something's going to slip. You need tools that make the research part effortless so you can focus on the thinking part.
The Research Advantage
Verata gives you instant access to the data and intelligence that makes you look like you've been doing this for years.
Find Any Company's Key Data—Instantly
Whether it's for a quick gut check or a full market map, Verata gives you the data you need without the scavenger hunt:
- Revenue estimates (even for private companies)
- Headcount and growth trends
- Funding history with investor details
- Leadership team with full backgrounds
- Industry classification and comparable companies
“I used to dread getting asked to 'quickly look up a company.' Now I actually enjoy it because I know I can come back in five minutes with a complete picture.”
Associate
Growth Equity Firm
Build Lists That Impress
When your Principal asks for a market map, deliver something that exceeds expectations:
- Filter by geography, size, sector, ownership type
- See key metrics inline—no manual research needed
- Export to Excel for further analysis
- Add your own insights and formatting
“My first week, a Partner asked for a list of MSPs in the Southeast under $50M revenue. Delivered it in two hours with full profiles. He thought I had a secret source. I did—it was Verata.”
First-Year Associate
Tech-Focused PE Firm
Never Be Caught Off Guard
When you're asked to prep for a meeting or provide background on a company, be ready:
- Complete company profiles in one view
- Executive backgrounds with career histories
- Your firm's connection paths to key people
- Recent news and funding events
Before and After
See how Verata transforms common research requests.
"Get me the basics on this company by noon"
Google the company, check LinkedIn for size estimates, hunt for funding info, look up executives one by one.
Time: 45-60 minutes
Pull up company profile, screenshot or share link with revenue/headcount/funding/team.
Time: 5 minutes
"Build a list of [sector] companies in [region]"
Search multiple databases, manually build spreadsheet, research each company individually.
Time: Full day or more
Run search with filters, export with all metrics included, add your notes.
Time: 1-2 hours
"Who do we know at this target?"
Ask around the office, search LinkedIn for connections, hope someone remembers someone.
Time: 30+ minutes (often no answer)
Search the company, see all paths through your firm's network displayed automatically.
Time: 30 seconds
It's About Your Career, Not Just Your Tasks
The Associates who get noticed aren't just the ones who work the hardest—they're the ones who consistently deliver quality work on time while showing they can think, not just execute.
When you can produce a thorough market map in a few hours instead of two days, you have time to:
- Add your own analysis and insights
- Ask smart questions in deal meetings
- Develop a real understanding of your coverage sectors
- Go home before midnight (sometimes)
“My Principal told me I have good instincts for deals. The truth is, I just have time to actually think because I'm not buried in research. Verata gave me that time.”
Second-Year Associate, Growth Equity
What Associates Are Saying
“I've gotten more 'nice work' comments in my first six months than I expected to get in two years. The secret is that Verata makes research so fast that I have time to actually think about what I'm finding.”
First-Year Associate
Mid-Market PE
“The other Associates ask me how I find stuff so fast. I finally showed them Verata. Now we all use it, and our whole class looks better.”
Second-Year Associate
Growth Equity Firm
“I used to be nervous when someone asked for something 'by EOD' because I knew I'd be scrambling. Now I'm actually calm because I know I can deliver.”
Analyst
Healthcare PE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verata is a firm-wide platform—your firm would subscribe, and everyone gets access. If your firm doesn't have it yet, you might be the one to recommend it. We've had plenty of Associates bring Verata to their firm's attention, and it's a great way to demonstrate initiative.
Google and LinkedIn are fine for surface-level research, but they don't give you what PE professionals actually need: revenue estimates for private companies, systematic company databases you can filter, or high-quality relationship mapping. Verata identifies verified professional relationships using proprietary methods—not LinkedIn's low-quality connections. When you suggest a relationship path, you know it's real.
The opposite. Most users are productive in under an hour. The interface is intuitive—if you've used any modern web app, you'll get it immediately. And once you're up to speed, you'll be dramatically faster on every research task.
No database is perfect—that's true of PitchBook, LinkedIn, and us. We're transparent about our methodology (especially for revenue estimates) so you can assess confidence. And if you find an error, you can flag it and we'll investigate.