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Louisville, KY

Developing an AI-powered platform to streamline small business valuations.

• Rapid Customer Acquisition: Value Buddy has secured 17 banking customers in less than nine months.
• AI-Driven Platform: The platform uses AI technologies like computer vision and semantic search for efficient valuations.
• Recognized by Industry Leaders: Value Buddy is part of the Techstars 2024 portfolio and the Bank of America Breakthrough Labs Accelerator.
• Revenue Generation: The company is generating revenue from major SBA lenders and business brokers.
• Expansion Plans: Funds will be used to enhance the platform, expand the customer base, and develop AI capabilities.

Value Buddy is enhancing the small business lending process by providing a streamlined valuation and risk management platform. The company leverages AI technologies such as computer vision and semantic search to deliver accurate and cost-effective valuation reports. This approach significantly reduces the time and expense associated with traditional underwriting processes, making it a valuable tool for M&A bankers, SBA lenders, and business brokers.

The company has quickly gained traction, securing 17 banking customers, including four of the top 10 largest SBA lenders. Value Buddy’s platform is generating revenue from major SBA lenders and business brokers, and it has been recognized by programs such as Techstars and the Bank of America Breakthrough Labs Accelerator. The funds raised will be used to further develop the platform, expand the customer base, and enhance AI capabilities.

Company Info

Value Buddy provides an AI-driven platform for efficient and accurate SMB valuations, enhancing underwriting processes for financial institutions.

Value Buddy offers an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the valuation and risk management processes for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By leveraging advanced technologies such as computer vision and semantic search, the platform provides accurate and efficient valuation reports, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional methods. This service is particularly beneficial for SBA lenders, commercial lenders, and business brokers who require fast and reliable valuations.

The company has successfully onboarded 17 banking customers, including some of the largest SBA lenders, and continues to expand its reach within the financial sector. Value Buddy’s platform not only enhances the speed of underwriting processes but also improves the accuracy of risk assessments, making it a valuable tool for financial institutions looking to optimize their operations.