Global economic recovery continues to face disruptions, prompting increased scrutiny of deals. New technologies and products might be intuitively exciting, but excitement doesn’t always translate to marketplace success. In the private market landscape, where data is harder to come by, conducting thorough and comprehensive due diligence can make a significant difference in investment outcomes, according to Pitchbook.
There are numerous opportunities for smart private equity firms to apply custom primary research throughout the investment lifecycle.
- Thematic industry evaluation
- Early-stage deal screening and due diligence
- Brand or product positioning
- Portfolio company optimization
- New market or product expansion
- Sell side positioning
Each stage requires a specialized approach to maximize the value of the research and enable the right focus and most valuable insights; and Dynata is uniquely positioned to help investment firms leverage these approaches.
Sharpen the area of focus by conducting a broad assessment of the market landscape. Analyze trends, growth opportunities and the potential and/or risk for disruption.
Early-stage deal screening and due diligence
Identify brand specific perception and brand positioning to validate investment theses and uncover specific targets to explore further via quick pulses and polling of customer sentiment. Direct input from customers and businesses can also help identify any risks or regulatory considerations.
Commercial Due Diligence – Evaluate brand or product positioning
Verify the addressable market by interviewing existing customers, as well as looking at prospective future customers. Assess the value of an innovative technology or business model through customer sentiment, as well as understanding the demographic and other characteristics of the target market.
Gain an understanding of the value of an existing service or product even with a limited operating history, and test how to expand market reach by identifying gaps in competitor’s product lines (or the planned product line) and measuring consumer loyalty to competitors. Conducting a market sizing exercise solidifies the total addressable market and identifies areas of obstacles and opportunities.
Value Creation – Optimize portfolio companies
For companies evaluating areas of growth and opportunity, it’s no longer enough to focus on financial drivers of value. Identify opportunities for profit maximization and brand growth in portfolio companies through market testing of new products and features.
Traditional analysis on customer satisfaction, future purchase behavior, and likelihood to recommend all tell a story about a brand’s strength, however it is important to know where consumers will actually put their money. Dynata’s team of researchers can help to incorporate underutilized methodologies such as conjoints, maxdiffs or concept testing into research and will guide you throughout the process, from design to deliverable.
New market or product expansion
Assess the potential for expansion in new growth channels by leveraging custom research to understand new industries and markets. Evaluate potential brands for consumer sentiment for potential targets and the competitive space, as well as layer this into previously conducted research to help assess the strategy of a growing brand.
Sell side positioning
Custom research helps sellers craft convincing equity stories by providing first party data that reflects market realities, while also emphasizing the company’s perception, positioning, and areas of opportunity in a way that supports the overarching story of the business.
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About Dynata
Dynata is the world’s largest first-party data company for insights, activation and measurement. With a reach that encompasses nearly 70 million consumers and business professionals globally, and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around its robust first-party data offering to bring the voice of the customer to the entire marketing continuum — from uncovering insights to activating campaigns and measuring cross-channel marketing ROI. Dynata serves more than 6,000 market research, media and advertising agencies, publishers, consulting and investment firms and corporate customers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Learn more at www.dynata.com.