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PDTi is Private Deal Team intelligence from Birthing of Giants. Ask it plain-English questions about the deal points that show up in a private equity term sheet — what they mean, why a PE firm wants them, and how to negotiate them in your favor — before you sign anything.

PDTi's nine deal points

Each deal point below covers a specific negotiating lever founders run into when raising growth capital or selling a stake in their company.

  • Growth Assistance
  • No Retrade
  • Long-Term Capital
  • No Earn Out
  • Minority Investments
  • Preferred Debt
  • Buy Backs
  • No Board Seat
  • Bonus Negotiation

Frequently asked questions

What is PDTi?

PDTi — Private Deal Team intelligence — is an AI advisor from Birthing of Giants that helps founders understand and negotiate the deal points that show up in a private equity term sheet before they sign anything.

What kinds of questions can I ask PDTi?

Ask about any of the nine deal points below — growth assistance, no retrade, long-term capital, no earn-out, minority investments, preferred debt, buy backs, no board seat, and bareknuckle negotiating tactics — or how they apply to your specific deal.

Is PDTi a substitute for a lawyer or M&A advisor?

No. PDTi gives founders a plain-English education on deal points so they walk into negotiations informed, but it isn't a replacement for legal counsel or a deal advisor reviewing your actual documents.

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PDTi is Private Deal Team intelligence from Birthing of Giants.

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  • Growth Assistance
  • No Retrade
  • Long-Term Capital
  • No Earn Out
  • Minority Investments
  • Preferred Debt
  • Buy Backs
  • No Board Seat
  • Bonus Negotiation