Research Business Type - Micro PE Due Diligence

Evaluate SMB service business types using a five-phase due-diligence methodology.

Updated Feb 18, 2026
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Skill: Research Business Type - Micro PE Due Diligence
Source: https://github.com/andylee024/scout/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-business-type
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andylee024/scout --skill research-business-type-micro-pe-due-diligence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables disciplined, PE-grade evaluation of SMB service business types to inform acquisition decisions, consolidating scattered data into a structured, investable thesis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 5-phase research methodology (market intelligence, deal-flow validation, operational understanding, risk assessment, financial modeling) to produce an institutional-quality due-diligence report.
  • Outputs include an 8,000-12,000 word report with market size, competitive landscape, licensing requirements, deal flow metrics, financial model, risk register, and a 30-day sourcing plan.
  • Saved to the standardized path /industry-research/[business-type-slug]/report.md to enable portfolio comparison and parallel research.

Quick Start

Initiate the process by running /research-business-type with a specific business-type-name to trigger the 5-phase PE due diligence workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about Research Business Type - Micro PE Due Diligence

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

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What is private equity due diligence for SMB service businesses?

Private equity due diligence for SMB service businesses consolidates market intelligence, operational understanding, and risk assessment into a structured report with financial models and a 30-day deal-sourcing plan for acquisition decisions.

How do I build a financial model and risk register for a micro PE acquisition?

Build a financial model and risk register by applying a five-phase due diligence methodology to 15-20 dated sources, yielding an 8,000-12,000 word report with 5-year projections and an action-oriented risk register for acquisition decisions.

Can I use this methodology to evaluate any small business type for acquisition?

This methodology evaluates SMB service business types for private equity acquisition decisions, generating institutional-quality reports with market sizing, competitive landscapes, and licensing requirements tailored to the service sector.

What's the best way to source private equity deals for small service businesses?

The best way to source private equity deals for small service businesses is to generate a 30-day action-oriented sourcing plan based on deal-flow validation metrics and market intelligence gathered during the due diligence process.

How do I structure a private equity due diligence report for portfolio comparison?

Structure a private equity due diligence report by saving outputs to a standardized path like /industry-research/[business-type-slug]/report.md, enabling portfolio comparison and parallel research across multiple investment targets.

What data sources do I need for institutional-grade SMB due diligence?

Institutional-grade SMB due diligence requires 15-20 dated sources to validate market intelligence, deal-flow metrics, and operational understanding, ensuring the final acquisition thesis and risk assessment are grounded in verified data.