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# [Toronto] Investment & Strategy Analyst, Commercial Due Diligence at Dedale Intelligence

- **Company:** Dedale Intelligence
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Compensation:** $100k–$110k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dedale-intelligence/34693138-e781-41f5-a4e6-3913a39d5bcf

## Job description

Help us build Dedale in Toronto Dedale is preparing to open its Toronto office, and we are building a pipeline of analysts for the team's upcoming openings. If you join, you will help build the office from the start. You will work on the questions private equity and growth investors ask before they back a software company: is the market real, do customers value the product, and can this business win? Your work feeds directly into multi-million-dollar investment decisions.

## About Dedale

Dedale is a strategic intelligence firm focused on technology. Our team of more than 100 full-time research analysts and planners draws on a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus on North America and Europe. Our Research & Investment team specializes in B2B software due diligence. Our leadership team combines experienced investment professionals and former management consultants (including ex-McKinsey and BCG project leaders and managers). Our advisory board includes managing partners of some of the largest private equity and growth equity funds, as well as founders of tech unicorns. Our people come from many countries and backgrounds.

## What you will do

- Conduct deep fundamental research on public and private software and technology companies: market, competitive position, customers, business model and financials.
- Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis, combining quantitative modelling with qualitative insight.
- Lead interviews in English with industry experts (customers, competitors, former executives) and turn them into clear findings.
- Produce high-quality deliverables that support investment decisions: financial research and analysis, strategic screenings and client communication materials.
- Present your findings to the team and to clients.
- Monitor covered companies daily and flag what changes.
- Screen new companies and help improve how the team works.

You will work alongside strong peers and former Tier-1 management consultants, and take on more responsibility as you grow.

## What you bring

- A bachelor's or master's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field, with strong academic results.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in strategy, finance or business, which can include internships or co-op terms in investment banking, equity research, private equity or venture capital, transaction advisory, consulting, corporate development or a tech company.
- Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
- Strategic thinking: you know where to find the inputs that matter and how to connect them.
- Excellent written and spoken English. French is a strong asset; German or Italian is a plus.

Nice to have: a genuine interest in technology, innovation and investing, and the ability to do your best work both in a team and on your own.

## What we offer

- A ground-floor role in a new office, with visible impact from day one.
- Direct exposure to private equity and growth investors and to Dedale's senior leadership.
- A clear career path: Analyst, Associate, Senior Associate, Associate Manager, Manager.
- Training and mentoring from former Tier-1 consultants and investment professionals.
- A competitive benefits package for our Canadian team. We are finalizing it as we set up the Toronto office and will share full details with candidates during the process.

Hiring process

- Synthesis and Excel test
- First interview with an Associate
- Case study and debrief with a Manager
- Final in-person interview with the Managing Director and HR

The process usually takes 4-6 weeks. We will let every candidate we interview know whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their last interview.

Good to know

- This posting is not for an existing vacancy. It builds a pipeline of candidates for upcoming openings in our Toronto team, and we review applications on an ongoing basis.
- We use AI-enabled tools to help screen and assess applications and to support communication with candidates. Hiring decisions are made by our team.
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We are not able to sponsor work permits for this role.
- Dedale is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request at every stage of the recruitment process.

## About Dedale Intelligence

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dedale Intelligence provides AI-augmented strategic market and competitive intelligence for investors and corporates in the technology sector.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Scale-up, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Paris, France
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Benjamin Forlani (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Strategic Intelligence, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, B2B Software M&A Advisory
- **Target customers**: Private Equity funds, Corporate Executives, M&A Advisors (B2B, enterprise focus)
- **Mission or purpose**: To become the most trusted and sought-after source of global strategic intelligence in the technology space, driving positive change in the investment and corporate world.

## Products & Services
- **Target Investigation**: Deep-dive due diligence on specific targets using proprietary methodology enhanced by AI.
- **Market Investigation**: Market intelligence combining AI-driven data aggregation with human-validated insights from customers, competitors, and channels.
- **Deals, Valuation & Comparables**: Continuous tracking of transactions, valuation levels, and comparable analysis across 100+ technology segments.
- **My Intelligence (Bespoke)**: Custom, exclusive intelligence for sensitive topics, blending AI synthesis with human-led research, voice-of-customer, and competitive analysis.
- **Technology Market Analysis**: 100+ AI-supported market analyses covering horizontal and vertical technology spaces in North America & Europe.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: 170+ customers in North America & Europe; 3,000+ tech companies investigated in depth; 75% of top active tech M&A firms leverage Dedale Intelligence.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (bootstrapped/private growth)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew from ~100 to 402 employees (LinkedIn, 2026); offices in Paris, New York, London, Munich, Cebu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Cairo; team spans 20+ nationalities; high customer retention (recurring client base).

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI + Human Hybrid Model**: Proprietary AI-powered analytics combined with deep human-led due diligence and industry veteran community.
- **Global Reach with Local Roots**: Coverage across North America and Europe with local-language investigation capabilities; team on 4 continents.
- **Technology-Centric Focus**: 100% dedicated to the tech sector, covering 200+ software & technology segments.
- **Trusted by Top Firms**: Over $1 trillion in private equity capital relies on their research; 75% of leading tech M&A firms use them.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand global footprint (especially North America & Europe) while deepening local coverage.
- Continue integrating AI to accelerate aggregation and analysis while maintaining human validation.
- Scale the team and platform to become the definitive source of truth for strategic tech intelligence.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values "smart, hungry, and humble" individuals; down-to-earth, inclusive, diverse, modern, and global environment. Emphasis on impact over face-time.
- **Work Flexibility**: Remote and flexible work opportunities; hybrid model; no strict face-time policy.
- **Growth & Development**: Coaching and mentorship programs, executive coaching for emerging leaders, cross-functional career paths, training programs, and leave of absence after 3 years.
- **Perks**: Local high-coverage insurance, paid vacation, personal/sick days, monthly team outings, dress-as-you-are policy.
- **Team & Community**: 402 employees from 20+ nationalities; offices in Paris, New York, London, Munich, Cebu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Cairo.
- **Active Hiring**: 10+ open positions including Customer Success, Data Operations, Strategy, Finance, and Engineering roles (as of mid-2026).

## Sources
1. [dedale.com](https://www.dedale.com/)
2. [dedale.com/about-us/the-company](https://www.dedale.com/about-us/the-company)
3. [dedale.com/about-us/life-at-dedale-intelligence](https://www.dedale.com/about-us/life-at-dedale-intelligence)
4. [linkedin.com/company/dedale-intelligence](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dedale-intelligence)
5. [builtin.com/company/dedale-intelligence](https://builtin.com/company/dedale-intelligence)

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