The Opportunity
A growing number of middle market PE firms are using AI to identify acquisition targets earlier, run faster due diligence, and move on deals their competitors never see. It's not theoretical — it's happening now, and the gap between firms using these tools and those that aren't is widening.
We'd like to show you exactly what that looks like in practice.
What We'll Cover
How AI-powered market intelligence is reshaping deal sourcing in the middle market
Real workflows PE firms are using today to surface targets before they engage a banker
What "AI-ready" due diligence looks like — and how to build that capability
The practical first steps your team can take in the next 90 days
Live Q&A — bring your toughest questions (15 min)
Your Speakers
Speaker
Salah Zalatimo
Head of PrivCo AI Solutions
Salah leads PrivCo's AI practice, working directly with PE firms to design and deploy intelligence workflows that turn proprietary data into a durable sourcing advantage. He brings a practitioner's perspective on where AI delivers real ROI in the deal cycle — and where it doesn't.
Past: Consultant@McKinsey, CPO@Forbes, CEO@Voice Social, Founder@Camerama
Host
Raphael Mahpour
Director of Growth, PrivCo
Raphael works with middle market PE firms every day and has a front-row seat to how the most competitive investors are evolving their sourcing strategies.
Why This Matters Now
Firms using AI for deal sourcing report identifying 2–3x more proprietary targets annually
Due diligence cycles are compressing — AI-assisted teams are moving 40% faster on initial screening
In a market where every edge matters, the firms building these capabilities today will define the competitive landscape in 2026 and beyond
Bonus for Attendees
Everyone who joins live will be offered a complimentary 30-minute consultation with Salah to discuss how these strategies apply to your firm specifically.
If AI in PE is something your team has been meaning to get serious about, this is a good 45 minutes to start.
Reserve your seat.
Space is limited.
Join us Thursday, July 9th at 12:00 PM ET to learn how top middle market PE firms are leveraging AI to find deals before they hit the market.
Questions? Contact us at sales@privco.com
