V1 Intelligence

AI acquisition intelligence.
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Three publications built for corporate development leaders, PE operating partners, and Chief AI Officers who need to know where the AI acquisition market is moving — before it moves.

Weekly · Tuesday
The V1 Signal
One AI company worth watching as an acquisition target — each week.
A profile of one pre-revenue or early-stage AI company: the capability, the strategic acquisition thesis, and who should be paying attention.
  • Capability summary + acquisition thesis in plain language
  • Specific vertical — not generic AI commentary
  • One forward market signal per issue
  • Under 200 words. Under 3 minutes.
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Monthly · 1st
The V1 Market Map
Where AI acquisition capital moved — and where it's heading.
Monthly analysis of deal volume, valuations, sector trends, and one transaction dissected for the real strategic logic. Includes a 30-day forward outlook.
  • AI M&A deal volume, values, and sector breakdown
  • Top 5 most active acquirers of the month
  • One deal deep-dive — the real logic, not the press release
  • 30-day forward look and acquisition predictions
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Quarterly
The V1 Watchlist
Three AI acquisitions predicted in the next 90 days.
Once per quarter: three specific AI capabilities V1 expects to be acquired before the quarter closes — named, reasoned, and revisited publicly when they happen.
  • Three named capability predictions with rationale
  • Based on hiring signals, patent activity, deal flow
  • Publicly revisited and tracked when predictions land
  • Published on LinkedIn — no email subscription required
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