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Read the details of global M&A solutions provider Datasite's acquisition of deal-sourcing data and workflow provider Sourcescrub. Learn what the move means for the private market intelligence market at large.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Aug 8, 2025 – Datasite, the global SaaS provider of Al-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects today announced its acquisition of Sourcescrub, a California-based provider of deal-sourcing data and workflows, from Francisco Partners.
This is the latest milestone in a broader Datasite strategy that includes a $500 million investment commitment by CapVest Partners, the controlling shareholder of Datasite, to further expand Datasite’s intelligence solutions and enhance the M&A technology landscape by connecting data, automation, and execution in one seamless offering.
Sourcescrub’s data and capabilities will be integrated into Grata, which Datasite acquired earlier this year. “By bringing our companies together, we will create a superior user experience, dataset, and network for our customers” said Prescott Nasser, Co-Founder of Sourcescrub.
“Grata’s platform brings visibility to over 21 million private companies, powered by a proprietary search infrastructure and AI-native discovery tools,” said Nevin Raj, Co-Founder of Grata. “Sourcescrub adds a powerful layer of human-enriched data, curated lists, deep integrations, and a signal-rich sourcing workflow.”
The acquisition supports Datasite’s mission to help M&A professionals work smarter and faster using technology, including Blueflame AI solutions, to change the way deals are sourced, evaluated, and executed across the globe.
“AI relies on high quality data and content to be useful,” added Rusty Wiley, President and CEO of Datasite. “This combination fuses together data and the expertise of industry-experienced analyst teams to label and train AI models for M&A professionals.”
Datasite was advised by Deutsche Bank (M&A advisor), Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (legal), Alvarez & Marsal (financial), KPMG (tax), Lockton (insurance) and West Monroe (technology). Sourcescrub was advised by Raymond James (M&A advisor) and Kirkland & Ellis LLP (legal).
To learn more about Datasite, please visit www.datasite.com.
About Datasite
Datasite is a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment, and strategic projects. Datasite’s innovative products drive execution, while generating unique data insights to empower knowledge workers around the world to succeed across the entire project lifecycle.
For more information, visit www.datasite.com
About Sourcescrub
Sourcescrub is a deal sourcing platform for investment and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) teams. Sourcescrub uses more than 220,000 information sources to provide insights on 16 million companies to discover, track, and engage the best targets. For more information, visit www.sourcescrub.com
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