AI-POWERED M&A SaaS

From V0 to V1: Redesigning
an AI-Driven M&A Platform End-to-End

ROLE

Product Designer

Timeline

6 months

YEAR

2025

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Overview

A next-generation AI platform built to modernize M&A workflows by introducing agentic, automation-driven processes that work without constant user input. It adapts dynamically to the needs of deal teams, delivers high-quality outputs, and plugs naturally into existing sourcing and evaluation workflows. With capabilities like AI-driven research, target sourcing, and automated deliverables, DeltaGen AI helps teams make faster, more informed decisions.

Context

M&A teams routinely lose hours to repetitive, manual work: researching potential targets, digging through lengthy vendor materials, canvassing personal networks for insights, and compiling findings into structured one-pagers and summaries. This traditional workflow slows down analysis, introduces risk of human error, and limits how quickly teams can move on high-value opportunities.

Problem

The current manual approach to M&A is slow, fragmented, and inefficient. DeltaGen AI streamlines the entire workflow by combining automated research with CRM-level organization, extracting key insights, structuring target analysis, and generating investor-ready outputs like one-pagers - dramatically reducing manual effort and accelerating deal execution.

Key Results

  • $2M revenue generated after the V0 launch

  • 4 enterprise clients acquired within the first 3 months

  • 90% user adoption from Day 1

  • $1.2M raised following the V1 release

Problem

Problem

Problem

Transitioning from V0 → V1

Shadowing sessions and Hotjar analysis revealed that the V0 information architecture was misaligned with how users actually worked. Users struggled to move between sections, key information was scattered, and critical actions were buried in unexpected places.

Based on these insights, we restructured the IA for V1, creating a navigation model that more closely mirrors real user workflows. At the same time, we introduced a unified visual identity and design system, resulting in an interface that is both more intuitive and more visually coherent.

Change in Information Architecture

The original request was to apply DeltaGen’s branding and create a unified visual style across the product. While a quick UI refresh would have been easy to validate, it became clear that the foundational information architecture was limiting the product’s usability and long-term scalability.

Rather than delivering a surface-level redesign, I took a holistic approach:

  • built the company’s branding from the ground up,

  • developed a full design system,

  • and restructured the information architecture to address core user flow issues.

The result was not just a more polished interface, but a fundamentally improved product experience aligned with how users actually think and work.

Lauched V1

Lauched V1

Lauched V1

DeltaGen AI Chat

AI-Powered Research

Instant insights, document summarization, and financial data extraction to accelerate M&A research and reduce manual work.

Context-Aware Chats

Specialized, deal-specific chat modes - such as CAPEX Chat - that deliver insights tailored to each stage of the transaction.

Intuitive UX

A clean, focused interface with fast navigation and intelligent prompts, enabling users to move through complex workflows effortlessly.

  1. DeltaGen AI Chat

AI-Powered Research

Instant insights, document summarization, and financial data extraction to accelerate M&A research and reduce manual work.

Context-Aware Chats

Specialized, deal-specific chat modes - such as CAPEX Chat - that deliver insights tailored to each stage of the transaction.

Intuitive UX

A clean, focused interface with fast navigation and intelligent prompts, enabling users to move through complex workflows effortlessly.

  1. DeltaGen AI Chat

AI-Powered Research

Instant insights, document summarization, and financial data extraction to accelerate M&A research and reduce manual work.

Context-Aware Chats

Specialized, deal-specific chat modes - such as CAPEX Chat - that deliver insights tailored to each stage of the transaction.

Intuitive UX

A clean, focused interface with fast navigation and intelligent prompts, enabling users to move through complex workflows effortlessly.

Regular User Dashboard

M&A Pipeline Management

A structured, stage-based pipeline (Initial Assessment, Due Diligence, Negotiation & Closing) that gives users a clear view of deal progress and next steps.

Integrated Research & CRM

Financials, documents, target research, and collaboration tools consolidated into a single workspace to support faster, more informed decisions.

User-Centric UX

A clean, card-based interface with immediate access to key metrics, team activity, and important notifications - designed for speed and clarity.

  1. Regular User Dashboard

M&A Pipeline Management

A structured, stage-based pipeline (Initial Assessment, Due Diligence, Negotiation & Closing) that gives users a clear view of deal progress and next steps.

Integrated Research & CRM

Financials, documents, target research, and collaboration tools consolidated into a single workspace to support faster, more informed decisions.

User-Centric UX

A clean, card-based interface with immediate access to key metrics, team activity, and important notifications - designed for speed and clarity.

  1. Regular User Dashboard

M&A Pipeline Management

A structured, stage-based pipeline (Initial Assessment, Due Diligence, Negotiation & Closing) that gives users a clear view of deal progress and next steps.

Integrated Research & CRM

Financials, documents, target research, and collaboration tools consolidated into a single workspace to support faster, more informed decisions.

User-Centric UX

A clean, card-based interface with immediate access to key metrics, team activity, and important notifications - designed for speed and clarity.

Target Overview

Comprehensive Target Insights

Centralized view of core company information - ownership structure, financial metrics, industry classification, and key operational details.

Collaborative Annotations

Built-in notes, comments, and document sharing to keep cross-functional teams aligned throughout the evaluation process.

Structured Data Organization

Well-organized sections for company timeline, product lines, media assets, and geographic footprint, making complex data easy to navigate.

  1. Target Overview

Comprehensive Target Insights

Centralized view of core company information - ownership structure, financial metrics, industry classification, and key operational details.

Collaborative Annotations

Built-in notes, comments, and document sharing to keep cross-functional teams aligned throughout the evaluation process.

Structured Data Organization

Well-organized sections for company timeline, product lines, media assets, and geographic footprint, making complex data easy to navigate.

  1. Target Overview

Comprehensive Target Insights

Centralized view of core company information - ownership structure, financial metrics, industry classification, and key operational details.

Collaborative Annotations

Built-in notes, comments, and document sharing to keep cross-functional teams aligned throughout the evaluation process.

Structured Data Organization

Well-organized sections for company timeline, product lines, media assets, and geographic footprint, making complex data easy to navigate.

Action Items & CRM

M&A Workflow Management

A centralized task hub organized by deal phases, allowing users to track progress, ownership, and deadlines across the entire transaction lifecycle.

Clear Prioritization & Accountability

Status tags, priority levels, and assignee visibility make it easy to surface critical tasks, drive ownership, and keep teams aligned without extra meetings.

Effortless & Actionable UX

Expandable sections, fast filters, and inline comments create a smooth task-management experience, while attachments and subtasks ensure all deal-related context stays in one place.

  1. Action Items & CRM

M&A Workflow Management

A centralized task hub organized by deal phases, allowing users to track progress, ownership, and deadlines across the entire transaction lifecycle.

Clear Prioritization & Accountability

Status tags, priority levels, and assignee visibility make it easy to surface critical tasks, drive ownership, and keep teams aligned without extra meetings.

Effortless & Actionable UX

Expandable sections, fast filters, and inline comments create a smooth task-management experience, while attachments and subtasks ensure all deal-related context stays in one place.

  1. Action Items & CRM

M&A Workflow Management

A centralized task hub organized by deal phases, allowing users to track progress, ownership, and deadlines across the entire transaction lifecycle.

Clear Prioritization & Accountability

Status tags, priority levels, and assignee visibility make it easy to surface critical tasks, drive ownership, and keep teams aligned without extra meetings.

Effortless & Actionable UX

Expandable sections, fast filters, and inline comments create a smooth task-management experience, while attachments and subtasks ensure all deal-related context stays in one place.

AI Outputs & Collaboration

Automated M&A Output Generation

AI-generated deliverables such as one-pagers and summaries replace hours of manual analyst work, providing structured, ready-to-use insights instantly and accelerating due diligence.

Collaborative Editing & Feedback

Teams can review, adjust, and refine outputs directly within the interface. Built-in comments and discussion threads support alignment and elevate the quality of collective analysis.

Efficiency & Transparency

Source-linked insights and flexible export options allow users to verify AI-generated content, make targeted refinements, and seamlessly share final materials with stakeholders.

  1. AI Outputs & Collaboration

Automated M&A Output Generation

AI-generated deliverables such as one-pagers and summaries replace hours of manual analyst work, providing structured, ready-to-use insights instantly and accelerating due diligence.

Collaborative Editing & Feedback

Teams can review, adjust, and refine outputs directly within the interface. Built-in comments and discussion threads support alignment and elevate the quality of collective analysis.

Efficiency & Transparency

Source-linked insights and flexible export options allow users to verify AI-generated content, make targeted refinements, and seamlessly share final materials with stakeholders.

  1. AI Outputs & Collaboration

Automated M&A Output Generation

AI-generated deliverables such as one-pagers and summaries replace hours of manual analyst work, providing structured, ready-to-use insights instantly and accelerating due diligence.

Collaborative Editing & Feedback

Teams can review, adjust, and refine outputs directly within the interface. Built-in comments and discussion threads support alignment and elevate the quality of collective analysis.

Efficiency & Transparency

Source-linked insights and flexible export options allow users to verify AI-generated content, make targeted refinements, and seamlessly share final materials with stakeholders.

Results

Results

Results

$2M Revenue After V0 Launch

The initial release immediately demonstrated product-market potential, generating $2M in early revenue and validating demand for automated M&A workflows.

4 Enterprise Clients in the First 3 Months

High-value customers adopted the platform rapidly, confirming its utility for sourcing, research, and deal execution in complex environments.

90% User Adoption on Day 1

Exceptional engagement from the start, driven by intuitive UX, streamlined workflows, and strong alignment with existing M&A processes.

$1.2M Funding Raised After V1

The success and traction of V1 played a critical role in securing $1.2M in additional investment to accelerate product development and expansion.

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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

Let's keep in touch!

San Francisco, CA