VALENCE INTELLIGENCE
Research for PE professionals.
Data, frameworks, and analysis on AI readiness, due diligence, and value creation.
Due Diligence
AI Readiness Due Diligence: The Framework PE Firms Are Missing
Most deal teams evaluate AI through slide decks and management conversations. Here is the structured framework for quantifying AI readiness — before you sign.
EU AI Act
EU AI Act: The Deal-Blocking Risks No One Is Screening For
August 2, 2026 is the enforcement date most PE firms are not prepared for. Here is what the EU AI Act means for your next deal — and how to screen for it in the data room.
Valuation
How to Build an AI Value Bridge in a Mid-Market Deal
A step-by-step framework for quantifying AI value creation — and AI remediation cost — in deals between €20M and €200M enterprise value.
AI Readiness
The AI Readiness Paradox: Why 'AI-First' Companies Fail Our Assessments
Counter-intuitive finding from 50+ assessments: the companies that talk most about AI score lowest on operational readiness. Here is the data — and what it means for deal pricing.
Due Diligence
AI Due Diligence Checklist: 40 Questions for Every Data Room
The structured checklist for evaluating AI readiness in acquisition targets — 40 questions across 6 dimensions, with scoring guidance and red flag thresholds.