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The Ultimate Guide for Conducting Efficient and Comprehensive Due Diligence

Fluctuating interest rates and tightened credit have contributed to slowed M&A deal activity throughout 2023. Lingering macroeconomic uncertainty is requiring investors to be more critical than ever in their analyses in order to make informed decisions.

Over the past year, activity on the AlphaSense platform has increased by >50% for documents referencing ‘due diligence.’ As the data indicates—conducting the right due diligence is critical to deal success.

In this whitepaper, we examine the latest trends and best practices to help you navigate the shifting M&A landscape. Download the guide to uncover:

  • The current state of the market and economic factors that are influencing M&A deal activity
  • The right types of questions to ask a prospective seller that company documents and correspondence may not overtly address
  • An essential due diligence checklist covering potential areas of concern and vital documents needed to get the full picture

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Inside Project Vault and the Global Hunt for Rare Earth Minerals

In this report, we leverage workflows from the AlphaSense platform to dig into Project Vault and assess its trajectory as judged by leading experts in the field.
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The VC Playbook: How to Spot a Purple Cow in Crowded Pastures

In this playbook, we leverage insights from Harry Stebbings of 20VC to answer this question among others, including: What are the characteristics of successful early stage companies? Which unconventional criteria play an important role in securing deals?
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Execution in Focus: Tracking Key Healthcare and Biopharma Trends in 2026

This report tackles these issues and other key trends shaping the healthcare landscape in early 2026.
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