FAQ

Last updated: [19/5/2026]

About the platform

What is DealCollab? Discovery infrastructure for mid-market M&A and strategic transactions. Professionals submit mandates; the engine surfaces aligned counterparties based on intent, sector, deal size, geography, structure, and financial scale. We are not a broker, advisor, or representative in any transaction.

What transactions does it support? Majority and minority M&A, growth equity, strategic acquisitions, asset sales, joint ventures, fundraising, debt, and structured partnerships — domestic and cross-border.

What makes this different from other M&A networks? Most networks rely on manual circulation or broad distribution. DealCollab is an intelligence layer, not a listing portal: confidentiality-first, no broadcasting of your mandate, matching based on structured alignment rather than volume.

Will it replace the network I built over years? No. It's a probability enhancer, not a replacement — it surfaces counterparties beyond your immediate circle while your relationships remain yours.

Why hire this instead of an analyst? You can do both. An analyst works linearly through their network and bandwidth; the platform evaluates your mandate against every active mandate continuously. It extends your reach, it doesn't replace your judgment.

Pricing

What does it cost? Submitting mandates, being matched, viewing match cards, and receiving, approving, or declining EOIs are all free. The only paid action is sending an Expression of Interest to a specific counterparty: 50 tokens, deducted only if they approve. No subscription, no licence fee, no success fee, no brokerage. Full details: Tokens & Payments.

Do you charge success fees if a deal closes? No. We don't charge for outcomes, on or off the platform.

Is there a lock-in or long-term contract? No. Participate or pause at your discretion.

Mandates & matching

How many mandates can I upload? No fixed cap. Each is processed and matched independently.

Is there a required format? No — chat through the intake, or paste a teaser/brief and confirm the extracted summary. See "Get Matched Faster" for how to do it in one message.

How long until I get a match? Matching is relevance-based, not time-based. If aligned counterparties exist in the network, matches surface quickly; if not, your mandate stays active and is re-evaluated as new mandates enter. We don't promise timelines — see "What We Do and Don't."

What parameters drive matching? Strategic and semantic alignment of intent, sector and sub-sector relevance, deal size compatibility, transaction structure, geography, and financial scale. Every match includes the rationale for why it surfaced, so you judge it before engaging.

Can I refine my mandate after upload? Yes, anytime. Edits flow into matching immediately, and the engine re-evaluates alignment.

What if the AI misunderstands my mandate? Edit it — updated inputs immediately drive future matching. The match rationale is visible, so misalignment is easy to spot and correct.

How do I hear about matches? On your Deal Dashboard, in-app. Email and WhatsApp notifications are planned but not yet live.

Do you filter out fake or low-quality proposals? Yes. Mandates are evaluated for clarity and consistency; thin or inconsistent proposals are deprioritized, and advisors are KYC-verified. Note the limit: we verify identity, not the business claims in any mandate — diligence remains yours.

What if multiple advisors upload the same deal? The system can flag similarity internally, but ownership and exclusivity stay between advisors and their clients. We remain neutral infrastructure.

Confidentiality & data

Is my data secure? Sensitive fields are encrypted, identities stay anonymised until EOI approval, access to confidential data is role-restricted and logged, and we never sell mandate data. Details: Privacy & Data.

When is my identity revealed? Only when an EOI between you and a counterparty is approved. Until then, both sides see anonymised parameters and rationale only.

What happens if there's a breach? Affected users are notified promptly, access is restricted immediately, and we act in line with the DPDP Act, including notification to the Data Protection Board where required.

Can I permanently delete my proposal? Yes, anytime. It leaves matching immediately and is removed from operational systems per our retention policy.

What's your real incentive — subscriptions or data? Token revenue from successful introductions. We do not sell, aggregate, or commercialize confidential mandate data.

Governance

What is your legal existence? DealCollab is operated by Dealzebra Global Intelligence LLP, incorporated in India.

Are you regulated? We provide discovery infrastructure only — no brokerage, advisory, valuation, or investment services — and therefore do not operate as a regulated financial intermediary. For jurisdiction-specific questions, contact us.

Is DealCollab neutral between buyers and sellers? Fully. Matching runs on alignment criteria, not commercial bias, and we take no position in any transaction.

Is there a reputation system? No public ratings currently. Internal signals (mandate clarity, engagement quality, responsiveness) maintain seriousness on the network.