Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic instruments calibrated to general market data and TEOL's frameworks.

Diagnostics drawn directly from TEOL's proprietary frameworks. Built to produce an indicative read, not a marketing score.

Institutional-standard and built to support a conversation when the operator is ready.

What they are

TEOL Capital develops diagnostic instruments, calibrated to general market data and TEOL's frameworks, across the dimensions institutional capital reads: financial truth, reporting integrity, cash visibility, operator dependency, structural architecture, capital readiness, and acquirer readiness.

Nine tools are currently available, with more under development. Each shows a directional read on its results page for your own review or to bring into a conversation.

How they are built

Most tools on advisory firm websites are marketing instruments. They produce a flattering score, route the user to a contact form, and deliver no useful read on anything.

TEOL's instruments are built differently. Each is drawn from a proprietary framework, including the Institutional Readiness Framework and the Financial Truth Ladder, and produces an indicative read calibrated to general market data and TEOL's frameworks.

Most tools take around fifteen to twenty minutes. They show a directional read on the results page, not a commissioned valuation or diligence opinion. Your responses are handled under our Privacy Policy, and someone from TEOL may follow up about the read.

Currently Available

Nine tools, live today.

Under Active Development

Forthcoming instruments.

The following instruments are in active development. They are made available to operators and acquirers engaged with TEOL in advance of public release.

Transaction Readiness ScorecardIn Development
Acquisition Program Maturity DiagnosticIn Development
Target Fit DiagnosticIn Development
Underwriting Discipline CheckIn Development

How they are used

Step 1

Start with the read

Operators new to TEOL begin with the Institutional Readiness Index; acquirers begin with the Buy-Side Readiness Index.

Step 2

Use the focused tool

Operators with a defined question on EBITDA quality begin with the EBITDA Quality Assessment.

Step 3

Review your read

Review the result on the page for internal or board discussion, or a conversation with your advisers.

Step 4

Move to conversation

Operators move from instrument to conversation when the situation warrants it.

Where the instruments sit

The instruments are the interactive expression of TEOL's proprietary frameworks. Each is calibrated to general market data and the framework that governs it.

Privacy

Your responses are handled under our Privacy Policy.

Review on the page

Your directional read appears on the results page, not in an emailed report.

Calibrated

Drawn from general market data and TEOL's frameworks.

Data handling

What we do with your data

When you begin an instrument, you provide standard identification and your structured responses across the dimensions in scope. Both are handled under our Privacy Policy and used in four ways.

01

Output delivery

Your indicative read is displayed on the results page. Use your browser's print or save control to keep a copy.

02

Conversation preparation

Where you choose to engage TEOL, your prior responses inform the conversation so it begins from substance rather than from intake.

03

Occasional insights

If you choose not to engage, you may receive occasional insights from TEOL. Every message includes a one-click unsubscribe.

04

Follow-up

Where your read surfaces a pattern TEOL is positioned to support, someone from TEOL may follow up.

Your responses are handled under our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe without affecting access to the tools or your ability to view a read on the results page.

Questions

Begin with the instrument that fits the question on the table.

The instruments are calibrated to general market data and TEOL's frameworks. They are available to use and built to produce an indicative read, not a flattering score.