Deal Screening

Extract financial and operational metrics from deal documents for investment screening.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/smrik/ai-fund --skill deal-screening-smrik
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Skill: Deal Screening
Source: https://github.com/smrik/ai-fund/tree/main/skills/private-equity/skills/deal-screening
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smrik/ai-fund --skill deal-screening-smrik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the bottleneck of manually reviewing high volumes of inbound deal materials like CIMs and teasers, allowing investment professionals to quickly identify viable opportunities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Fact Extraction: Parses deal documents to identify key metrics, financial data, and management details.
  • Criteria-Based Triage: Runs a structured pass/fail framework against specific fund investment criteria.
  • Use Case: When a broker sends a new CIM, use this Skill to instantly generate a one-page screening memo that highlights the bull case, bear case, and key questions for a first call.

Quick Start

Use the deal screening skill to review the attached CIM and provide a pass or fail recommendation based on our standard investment criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deal Screening

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I screen inbound CIMs and teasers against predefined fund investment criteria?

To screen inbound deal flow, you parse CIMs and teasers to extract financial and operational metrics, then run a structured pass/fail triage against your specific fund investment criteria to generate concise screening memos.

Can I automatically extract financial metrics from broker materials for investment triage?

Yes, automated fact extraction parses deal-related broker materials to identify key metrics, financial data, and management details, facilitating rapid investment decision-making by structuring previously unformatted inputs.

What is the best way to triage high volumes of deal flow for viable opportunities?

The best way to triage high deal flow volumes is applying a criteria-based pass/fail framework to extracted deal document data, instantly generating a one-page screening memo highlighting the bull case, bear case, and key questions.

Does deal screening work without predefined investment criteria for risk assessment?

No, deal screening requires structured input parsing and predefined fund investment criteria to effectively run the triage framework and generate accurate risk assessments and pass or fail recommendations.

How do I generate a screening memo with bull and bear cases for a first investment call?

You generate a screening memo by parsing the attached CIM against standard investment criteria, which produces a concise one-page output highlighting the bull case, bear case, and key questions for a first call.

What limitations exist when parsing unstructured deal documents for financial data extraction?

A key limitation is that generating accurate screening memos and risk assessments requires structured input parsing; unstructured or incomplete deal documents may fail to yield reliable pass or fail investment recommendations.