FIXED FEE · AGREED SCOPE
Acquisition target longlists in Poland
Turn an acquisition thesis into a structured target universe your team can assess and prioritise. Commission the research as a standalone project, without committing to a full M&A mandate.
What you receive
A structured Excel or CSV dataset, with sources, screening notes and a review of the shortlist priorities.
- An agreed screening brief: sector, geography, size, ownership, exclusions and required fields.
- Company identifiers, business model and source-linked financials with reporting period and currency where available.
- Ownership information, fit rationale, exclusions and data gaps, with target priorities for discussion.
- A handover call and an agreed window for factual corrections.
| Field | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Identity | Legal name, registration number, website and group relationships where established. |
| Financial profile | Reported revenue and operating result; year, currency and source. Missing data stays marked as missing. |
| Fit and priority | Which criteria the company meets, what is uncertain and why it merits further review. |
| Ownership and evidence | Publicly available ownership data and dated source references; no assumption that the owner wants to sell. |
How the project works
- Agree the screening criteria, field list and intended use.
- Check source coverage and quote the research scope.
- Build and review the target universe, then deliver and discuss priorities.
Scope, timing and fees
For a screen supported by our existing Polish ICT coverage, 5-10 business days is an indicative research window after the scope is agreed. Other sectors, wider geography or additional fields need a separate timetable. The fixed quote depends on coverage, company count, field depth and refresh needs. Owner contact is a separate service.
How we use AI and check the data
AI supports discovery, extraction and comparison. We review sources and record their dates; unavailable figures and estimates remain visibly distinct from reported facts. A registry entry does not establish acquisition fit or willingness to sell.
Confidentiality and reuse
Research based on public sources is non-exclusive unless the scope states otherwise. Your identity, acquisition criteria and private conversations stay confidential. We agree any exclusivity and check conflicts before starting owner outreach.
Relevant transaction experience
VEA advised the owners of Ecologic on its sale to Everfield. This is evidence of our sell-side transaction experience; it is not a case study of a paid longlist or a buy-side outreach campaign.
Read the Ecologic case (English) →Before you commission the work
Is this limited to technology?
Technology, SaaS and IT are our core expertise. We can scope research in other sectors, including advanced manufacturing, after checking data availability. Our existing ICT dataset is not a ready-made database for every sector.
Does a longlist include interested sellers?
No. A longlist identifies potential fit from available evidence. Willingness to engage is established separately through owner outreach.
Can my team use the research for its own outreach?
Yes, within the agreed usage terms. Tell us the intended users, field requirements and refresh needs when requesting a quote.
HOW WE ASSESS TARGETS
Connect the target to your acquisition thesis.
Our Value Creation OS informs how we assess strategic fit. Agree the depth of analysis when commissioning research: a first screen uses public evidence; a deeper assessment needs additional data.
- 01
Evidence
What the company sells, who it serves and what available filings support. Every source has a date; missing information remains visible.
- 02
Value creation hypothesis
What the target could add to your group: a product, customer segment, capability or route to market. Potential synergies remain hypotheses.
- 03
Questions to validate
What would need to be true for the acquisition to work? We identify the next questions on revenue quality, owner dependence and integration.
A longlist is a research screen. Owner willingness is tested through market engagement; margins, retention and synergies require appropriate data and diligence. Deeper target assessments are scoped separately.
Market mapping & longlist
Tell us what you want to buy.
Include sector, geography, business model, size range, exclusions and deadline. We will confirm feasibility, deliverables and a quote before work starts.
We can discuss the brief in English or Polish.