Deal Sourcing

Discover target companies, check CRM context, and draft founder outreach emails.

1|Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/executiveusa/Cheggie-trade-V2 --skill deal-sourcing-executiveusa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Deal Sourcing
Source: https://github.com/executiveusa/Cheggie-trade-V2/tree/main/core/financial-skills/plugins/vertical-plugins/private-equity/skills/deal-sourcing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/executiveusa/Cheggie-trade-V2 --skill deal-sourcing-executiveusa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deal Sourcing streamlines early-stage private equity prospecting by turning sector criteria into a shortlist of target companies, verifying whether you have existing relationship context, and producing personalized founder outreach drafts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Company discovery from user criteria: Generates a targeted shortlist using sector focus, deal parameters (revenue/EBITDA/geography/ownership), and relevant external sources such as trade publications and competitor landscapes.
  • CRM relationship and prior-contact checking: Searches Gmail and Slack/internal context to classify targets as New, Existing (summarize prior correspondence), or Previously Passed.
  • Personalized founder email drafting: Creates concise, 4–6 sentence outreach with a specific subject line and a soft CTA, matching the user’s prior email voice when examples exist.

Quick Start

Use the Deal Sourcing workflow to find founder-owned industrial services companies in Texas doing $10-50M revenue, check prior contact in Gmail/Slack, and draft personalized founder emails for the new targets for your review.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deal Sourcing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate private equity deal sourcing and prospecting?

Automate private equity deal sourcing by using defined sector criteria and deal parameters to generate a targeted shortlist of target companies. The pipeline discovers founder-owned companies, checks prior CRM context, and drafts personalized founder outreach emails.

What's the best way to check if a company is already in my CRM before founder outreach?

Check if a company is already in your CRM by searching internal Gmail and Slack context to classify relationship status. The process categorizes targets as New, Existing, or Previously Passed, and summarizes prior correspondence for outreach preparation.

How do I draft personalized founder outreach emails from deal prospects?

Draft personalized founder outreach emails by using prior correspondence context and matching the user's email voice. The process generates concise 4-6 sentence drafts with specific subject lines and soft CTAs, requiring user approval before sending.

Can I source private equity deals using specific revenue and geography parameters?

Source private equity deals using sector focus, revenue, EBITDA, geography, and ownership parameters. The workflow applies these deal thesis criteria to generate a targeted shortlist of matching companies using external sources like trade publications and competitor landscapes.

Does deal sourcing require user approval before sending outreach emails?

Deal sourcing requires user approval before sending outreach emails due to safety guardrails. The workflow generates non-generic email drafts for review, ensuring you maintain control over the actual communication sent to founders.

What details are included in the shortlist when I find target companies?

When you find target companies, the shortlist includes structured company details aligned with your deal thesis. The output provides target company profiles alongside their classified relationship status to streamline your prospecting workflow.