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6th Feb 2025

The Future is (Almost) Here: AI in Private Equity Deal Sourcing

Is your inbox flooded with generic PE outreach? Learn how to cut through the noise and connect with the right investors, as Raj Singh, AI founder and investor of Go Moment, Revinate and PEF Community fame, reveals his insider secrets to navigating the PE landscape and building authentic relationships that drive deals.

Raj shares his firsthand experience navigating the flood of PE outreach, leveraging AI for smarter engagement, and what truly resonates with founders. Tired of generic outreach? Discover how to stand out, build trust, and make a lasting impression.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - The AI Founder's PE Playbook

01:31 - The AI Journey

02:53 - Navigating the AI Hype Cycle

07:25 - What is Go Moment?

10:20 - The Billion Smiles Mission

15:10 - First Exposure to Private Equity

18:04 - Memorable vs. Frustrating Pitches

20:51 - The Volume of Outreach

21:37 - Email vs. Calls

22:32 - Building Authentic Connections

24:08 - Common Characteristics of High-Quality PE Outreach

27:17 - The Impact of AI on Private Equity and Deal Sourcing

27:50 - Will AI Take Our Jobs?

31:43 - AI in Go-to-Market

35:38 - Applying Go-to-Market Strategies to Private Equity Outreach

38:21 - Misconceptions About AI Capabilities

41:36 - Can AI Replace Human Relationships?

45:52 - AI Generates Plausible Answers, Not Necessarily Correct Ones

47:02 - Keeping a Human in the Loop

47:48 - The Future of Raj

49:51 - Final Words of Wisdom for PE Professionals

50:59 - Private Equity in One Word

🔗 CONNECT WITH RAJ SINGH:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajsinghla/

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About the Podcast

Deal Sourcery
Engagement & The Art of M&A
Deal Sourcery is the must-listen podcast for Private Equity professionals aiming to master the art of deal origination. Hosted by Dan Herr - who’s closed over $1B in transactions in the last decade while building and leading world-class deal sourcing teams - and Matt Rooney, a top recruiter in PE business development, we dive into cutting-edge trends, proven tactics, data-driven sourcing strategies and the technology shaping the future of M&A. Each episode features in-depth discussions with exited founders, PE professions and investment bankers, delivering exclusive, actionable insights you won’t find anywhere else. Tune in to elevate your sourcing skills and optimize your firm’s capital deployment.

About your hosts

Daniel Herr

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Dan is the visionary Founder & CEO of Acqwired after more than a decade sourcing more than $1B in TEV in proprietary private equity deals across software, services and industrials highly engineered end markets like aerospace, medical and consumer electronics.

Matt Rooney

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Matt is the Founder of Coastal Partners, a specialized recruiting firm focused on placing deal-sourcing and investor relations professionals in mid-market private equity. With over a decade of experience, he has placed hundreds of professionals and advises firms on building BD teams.

He regularly shares insights on private equity business development, breaking down role dynamics and hiring strategies for firms and professionals navigating the space.