There are so many applications, platforms, and other resources out there that it can be difficult to keep track of everything. To help, Bucket Bot’s team has compiled a non-exhaustive list of various EtA and M&A resources below. If you’d like a resource to be added (or removed), please reach out. Some resources span multiple categories.
Inclusion in this list doesn’t constitute an endorsement by our team. This list is meant to be used as a springboard. This list is currently focused on the United States market but many resources have international coverage.
These platforms aggregate companies from various sources, sometimes including contact information for owners. They’re useful if you want to discover companies in a specific industry or niche and reach out to owners directly.
These platforms aggregate deals already on the market, generally via a business broker, investment bank, or sell-side advisor.
Below are potentially useful places to find companies if you want to build lists of companies yourself. Please ensure any way you use these sources comports with their Terms of Service or equivalent.
These sources are helpful in determining who owns a company and information about said owner(s). As above, make sure to follow the entity’s outlined Terms of Service or equivalent.
Below is a list of other services and technologies which may be useful.
Various learning resources are often mentioned online.