A — Authenticate
How Authentication Works
What to expect. What is included. No sale required.
The Authentication Process
- 1
Choose Your Product
Select Business Valuation ($299) or Valuation + MAKO Score™ ($396).
- 2
Create or Sign In to Your Account
Use your existing I AM SHARK account. No separate login required.
- 3
Complete Business Information Intake
Provide your business details and historical financial information.
- 4
Receive Your Professional Valuation
A professional valuation analysis produces your estimated business value or value range, key valuation drivers, and a downloadable report.
- 5
Complete MAKO Score™ Process
IBISWorld industry benchmarking, DSCR lending analysis, Plaid identity confirmation, KYC and KYB verification, 24-month bank activity verification. (Required only if MAKO Score™ selected.)
- 6
Receive Your MAKO Business Readiness Score
A comprehensive MAKO Score™ report is generated and available in your dashboard.
- 7
Your Decision
You may stop here. No requirement to sell, enter matching, or engage SHARK Team.
What Completing Authenticate Does Not Require
- Selling your business
- Engaging SHARK Team
- Entering MAKO Match™
- Participating in SHARK DealRoom™
- Opening a Seller Vault
- Continuing into any transaction process
If You Choose to Continue
After completing authentication, you may voluntarily elect to build your Business Match Profile and enter the MAKO Match™ process. This is entirely your choice.
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