Built on 100+ years of combined acquisition experience

Don't Buy a Good-Looking Business That Fails the Real Test

DealScore Pro analyzes listings and CIMs in about 60 seconds so you can spot weak cash flow, overpaying risk, and hidden red flags before you waste time chasing the wrong acquisition.

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Red flags detected
Bulletproof Score generated
Cash flow pressure found

Most buyers ask, "Can I get the loan?"  ·  Smart buyers ask, "Should I buy this deal at all?"
A deal can be bankable and still be a mistake.

100+ years combined PE experience
$1B+ in deals reviewed
5 Bulletproof criteria
60% above bank minimums ?Banks approve loans at just 1.25x debt coverage. One slow quarter and you can't make the payment. Our 2.0x standard gives you a real safety margin.
48 industry benchmarks
Analyze listings from
BizBuySell· Empire Flippers· BusinessesForSale.com· BizQuest· BusinessBroker.net· Flippa· Acquire.com· DealStream· + any broker listing
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The real risk

The Wrong Deal Does Not Usually Look Wrong at First

That is what makes it dangerous.

A broker package can make weak numbers look clean. A lender can approve a deal that still leaves you underpaid and overexposed. A listing can look exciting right up until the cash flow gets thin, the reserves get tight, and the pressure becomes yours.

By then you have already taken the calls. You have already started diligence. You may already be emotionally attached.

DealScore Pro helps you catch the problem before the deal gets expensive.

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What you avoid

What DealScore Pro Helps You Avoid

Wasting weeks on the wrong deal

Get a fast pass/fail signal before you invest hours in calls, diligence, and legal back-and-forth.

Overpaying for earnings that don't hold up

Catch valuation pressure before you're locked into a multiple that doesn't make sense.

Thin owner cash flow after closing

See exactly what you'll actually take home after debt service — before you make the offer.

Red flags buried in broker materials

AI surfaces anomalies, suspicious add-backs, and concerns hidden in CIM language.

Going into diligence unprepared

Get targeted due diligence questions generated specifically for your deal — not generic checklists.

Buying stress when you thought you were buying freedom

The same criteria used in private equity — now available to every serious buyer.

How it works

From Listing to Verdict in Under a Minute

No finance degree required. Copy and paste a listing or upload a CIM and get a clear answer fast.

1

Copy and Paste the Listing or Upload the CIM

Copy the listing text from any major marketplace and paste it directly — or upload a CIM PDF.

Works with listings from
BizBuySell Empire Flippers BusinessesForSale.com BizQuest BusinessBroker.net Flippa Acquire.com DealStream + any broker listing
2

We Run the Tests That Actually Matter

Debt coverage, valuation, owner cash flow, reserves, and downside stress — all modeled against the Bulletproof standard.

3

Get a Clear Verdict

Pass/fail Bulletproof Score, red flags, risk summary, and due diligence questions you can use right away.

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The tools

Two Ways to Screen a Deal Fast

Start with the calculator for a quick first pass. Go deeper with the CIM Analyzer when you have a broker package.

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Bulletproof Deal Calculator

For fast first-pass screening when you want a quick answer now.

  • Copy and paste a listing or enter numbers manually
  • SBA financing breakdown with 80/10/10 modeling
  • DSCR and DCR analysis vs Bulletproof standard
  • Estimated owner cash flow after debt service
  • Pass/fail score across all 5 Bulletproof criteria
  • Works across 48 industry benchmarks
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CIM Analyzer

For deeper review when you have a broker package and want sharper insight.

  • Upload any broker CIM PDF in seconds
  • AI extracts financials and add-backs automatically
  • Red flags and anomalies surfaced clearly
  • Due diligence questions tailored to the deal
  • Full Bulletproof Score with reasoning
  • 80/10/10 structure with debt service modeling
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3 free analyses · No card required

Why it matters

Banks Approve Deals.
DealScore Pro Helps Protect Buyers.

A deal can clear every lender requirement and still leave you with:

Too little breathing room on coverage ratios

Too much debt pressure relative to real earnings

Weak take-home cash flow after closing

Not enough working capital to survive a rough quarter

A business that looked better than it really was

The same criteria used in private equity — now available to every serious buyer.

"Most tools tell you if the loan can close. DealScore Pro helps you decide if the deal should close."
The Bulletproof Standard — 60% above bank minimums Try the Free Calculator
The Bulletproof Standard

Every Deal Has to Answer These 5 Questions

"Qualified" is not the same as "safe." These criteria go 60% beyond bank minimums to give you real margin for error.

01

Can the business carry the debt with room to breathe?

Because "barely works" is not safe. We require 2.0x coverage — not the bank minimum of 1.25x.

02

Are you paying a sensible price for the earnings?

Because a good business can still be a bad buy at the wrong multiple. Maximum 3.0x SDE.

03

Will enough cash flow be left for you?

Because ownership should create upside, not constant pressure. Minimum $100K owner take-home.

04

Can the business survive a rough quarter?

Because real life does not follow the spreadsheet. We stress test a 20% revenue decline.

05

Will you still have enough working capital after closing?

Because many "great" deals get painful after the papers are signed. 3-month reserve minimum.

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See it in action

Watch a Full Deal Get Scored in 60 Seconds

See how the Bulletproof Deal Calculator turns a pasted listing into a clear score, financing breakdown, and risk verdict you can act on.

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The fastest way to understand what DealScore Pro does and why serious buyers use it before going deeper on any deal.

Who it's for

Built for Buyers Who Do Not Want Expensive Surprises

First-Time Buyers

A smarter first filter so you don't learn expensive lessons on your first deal.

Active Searchers

Screening lots of listings quickly? Reject weak deals in minutes instead of weeks.

SBA Buyers

Want more than the lender's minimum math before you commit to a deal?

CIM Reviewers

Get an independent read on the broker package before you get pulled into the process.

Deal Comparers

Looking at several targets at once? Score them all on the same standard.

Risk-Conscious Buyers

You want the upside of ownership — without buying yourself into a pressure cooker.

If you are serious about buying a business but do not want to learn every lesson the hard way, this was built for you.

Common questions

You Do Not Need to Be an Analyst to Use This Well

"I'm still early in my search."
That is the best time to use it. A smarter filter saves you from wasting months on weak deals before you find the right one.
"I already have a lender or broker."
Good. This gives you an independent read on the opportunity before relying on anyone else's view of the deal.
"I'm not a finance person."
You do not need to be. The software does the heavy lifting and gives you a verdict you can actually use — no formulas required.
"I just want a quick first pass."
That is exactly what DealScore Pro is built for. Copy and paste the listing. Get the verdict. Move on or dig deeper.
The real cost of a bad deal

You Are Not Paying for Calculations

You are paying to avoid the wrong acquisition. One bad deal can cost you:

✕Months of wasted time on the wrong target
✕Thousands in premature diligence and legal costs
✕The wrong debt load tied to your name
✕A business that looked better than it really was

DealScore Pro Gives You:

Before the stakes go up.

✓Faster rejection of deals that never made sense
✓Less time and money burned on dead ends
✓Better diligence questions from day one
✓More confidence before making a real move
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is DealScore Pro different from a lender calculator? ▼
Lender math tells you whether a deal may qualify for financing. DealScore Pro helps you judge whether the deal is actually safe to buy — a meaningfully different question. Banks approve deals at just 1.25x debt coverage. DealScore Pro requires 2.0x, giving you 60% more margin of safety before you commit.
Do I need financial expertise to use it? ▼
No. The software turns complex deal screening into a fast, usable verdict. Copy and paste the listing or upload the CIM and get a clear answer — no formulas required.
Can I use it before due diligence? ▼
Yes — that is when it is most valuable. It helps you screen deals before you invest more time, money, and emotional energy in the process. Use it to reject weak deals early and focus deeper work only on deals that pass.
What types of listings can I analyze? ▼
Copy and paste listing text from BizBuySell, Empire Flippers, BusinessesForSale.com, or any broker listing page directly into the calculator — or upload a broker CIM PDF to the CIM Analyzer. No URLs required, just paste the text or upload the document.
How fast does it work? ▼
Most deal reviews complete in about 60 seconds. The CIM Analyzer may take slightly longer depending on document length. You get a Bulletproof Score, financing breakdown, owner cash flow estimate, red flags, and due diligence questions all in one report.
Do I need a credit card to try it? ▼
No card required for the calculator — completely free with no login. The CIM Analyzer includes 3 free analyses to get started, also with no card required.

Before You Spend Weeks on a Deal,
Spend 60 Seconds on the Truth

Copy and paste a listing or upload a CIM and see whether the business actually passes the test.

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