Methodology by Aethova
Private Equity + Mergers & Acquisitions
Will the portfolio company actually execute the Value Creation Plan?
Execution risk intelligence for post-merger integration and PE portfolio assessment. PEMA replaces rear-view-mirror cultural due diligence with predictive behavioral intelligence—quantifying transformation readiness before the deal closes.
Cultural Due Diligence Is Broken
PE firms pay $100K+ for Big 4 cultural assessments that deliver backward-looking analysis. By the time the report lands, integration is already stalling.
Synergy Delay Cost
A 6-month integration stall on a $10M Value Creation Plan costs $5M+ in delayed synergies.
Transformation Failure Rate
Most post-merger transformations fail because leaders can't see human resistance until it's too late.
Descriptive, Not Predictive
Standard cultural assessments tell you what happened. PEMA tells you what will happen next.
Predictive Intelligence for PE & M&A
PEMA extends BRIDGE's behavioral intelligence specifically for the PE operating partner's highest-stakes question.
VCP Execution Probability
Predict whether the portfolio company will actually deliver on the Value Creation Plan—before Day 1.
Integration Risk Scoring
Quantify post-merger integration risks across leadership, culture, and operations before they surface.
Say/Do Gap Detection
Triangulate management claims against behavioral signals to surface hidden resistance in target companies.
Day 1 Messaging Simulation
Test integration messaging before launch—predict employee reaction and optimize communication strategy.
Predictive vs. Descriptive
| Existing Alternative | PEMA Advantage |
|---|---|
| Big 4 Cultural Due Diligence | Predictive vs descriptive—we forecast behavior, they report sentiment |
| Qualtrics / Culture Amp / Glint | Behavioral intention vs satisfaction—BIS predicts action, NPS doesn't |
| Management Interviews | Say/Do Gap detection—triangulates claims against behavioral signals |
| ChatGPT on Transcripts | Multi-agent consensus—higher accuracy via agentic debate, not single-model guessing |
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PEMA is currently in development. Book a call to discuss your PE or M&A due diligence needs and get early access when we launch.
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