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EKNOW

United States

EKNOW is a purpose-built SaaS M&A platform covering the full deal lifecycle from pipeline tracking through due diligence and post-merger integration, bundling playbooks, workflow, collaboration, and document management in a flat annual enterprise fee.

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Key features

  • Complete modular toolkit – Modules for target pipeline, deal execution, due diligence, integration, collaboration, documents, reporting and more.
  • Built-in playbooks – Extensive M&A playbooks, checklists, templates and Q&A frameworks embedded in the platform.
  • Integrated data room – Data room capabilities linked directly with due diligence line items and templates.
  • Reporting & dashboards – New r.26 release includes richer charts, dashboards and reporting for CD/IMO teams.
  • SaaS with strong support – Web-based SaaS always bundled with implementation, collaborative support and unlimited tech support for a single annual fee.

Integrations

  • Integrates with corporate systems through APIs and data exchanges
  • commonly used alongside email, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools. Includes inline document editing with strong access controls.

More information

With over 27 years of product evolution, EKNOW focuses on providing a comprehensive, configurable environment to support one-time and serial acquirers and their M&A playbooks.

What Makes EKNOW Different

Key differentiators highlighted by the vendor.

  1. Most mature, purpose-built for M&A solution.
  2. Operational out-of-the-box on Day 1 yet highly configurable for unique customer requirements.
  3. Signatuare service and support for end-users and partners alike.

Key facts

Year founded
1998
Pricing
Subscription – annual SaaS fee per organization, including implementation and unlimited support; tiers include Team, Business, Enterprise and Enterprise + with pricing customized per client.
Deal stage
All - Full lifecycle support including pipeline management, due diligence execution, closing, integration planning and execution, synergy attainment, risk mitigation, TSAs and Contract management, and more.
Target market
Small and Mid-sized Businesses, Rollups, and Enterprise scale M&A

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