A deal-flow management platform for investors, accelerators, and venture funds. Includes customizable application forms, collaboration tools, scoring systems, and a centralized database for investment opportunities and startups.
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Advanced Search & Filters Allows users to search and filter deals by sector, stage, geography, valuation, traction, and other parameters. |
Gust Accelerate offers advanced search and filtering based on deal parameters like sector, stage, and geography, per platform documentation. | |
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Saved Searches Enables users to save customized search criteria for quick access in the future. |
Saved searches are available, per platform FAQ and UI screenshots. | |
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Automated Deal Alerts Platform notifies users automatically when new deals matching specified criteria are listed. |
Automated email alerts for new deals matching saved criteria are mentioned on Gust support pages. | |
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Deal Tagging Ability to tag and categorize deals for efficient organization and retrieval. |
Deals can be tagged and categorized for organization, as shown in workflow documentation. | |
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AI-Driven Recommendations Uses AI or machine learning to suggest relevant deals based on user behavior or preferences. |
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Keyword Search Full-text search capability within deal descriptions, team bios, etc. |
Keyword search is a standard functionality and is visible in product demo materials. | |
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Saved Favorites Allows users to bookmark or favorite deals for future review or collaboration. |
The ability to bookmark and save favorites is documented in Gust's user help guides. | |
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Watchlists Users can track select deals/companies and receive updates on activity. |
Watchlist feature present for tracking deals; found in platform support materials. | |
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Collaborative Search Spaces Allows teams or syndicates to search, share, and discuss deals collaboratively. |
Gust provides collaborative workspaces and syndicate communication for deal discussion. | |
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Map-Based Discovery Displays deals geographically for location-driven discovery. |
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Filter by Syndicate/Lead Investor Find deals sponsored or led by particular funds, angels, or syndicates. |
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Deal Trending Indicators Shows deals with rising interest or activity among other users. |
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Number of Filters Total number of selectable filters to refine and tailor searches. |
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Standard Deal Templates Deals presented using standardized information templates (e.g., team, traction, business model). |
Gust Accelerate uses standard deal templates for intake and evaluation, per onboarding flow. | |
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Automated Data Validation System checks and flags inconsistent, missing, or invalid data entries automatically. |
Platform checks for missing/incomplete required fields in applications. | |
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Document Upload & Management Ability to upload and store key documents (pitch decks, financials) in standard formats. |
Document upload and management are core features for applications and due diligence. | |
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Integrated e-Signatures Digital signature integration for NDAs or term sheets. |
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Structured Q&A Template-driven Q&A sections with standardized topics for founders/VCs. |
Structured Q&A is present in Gust’s application and review workflows. | |
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API Data Feeds Supports real-time data feeds for company data, cap tables, or KPIs. |
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Third-Party Data Enrichment Integrates with external data providers to enhance or verify company data. |
Gust integrates with third-party data sources for company enrichment and verification. | |
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Audit Trail Maintains logs of data changes and accesses for compliance and transparency. |
Gust provides audit trails showing application status and changes. | |
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Founder/Company Profiles Rich, structured profiles with bios, LinkedIn, and references. |
Company and founder profiles are generated and maintained in a standardized structure. | |
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Traction Metrics Standardization Revenue, users, and growth metrics are reported using uniform definitions and intervals. |
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Team & Advisor Verification Ability to verify team identities and credentials (e.g., via LinkedIn, Clearbit). |
Gust integrates with LinkedIn and provides verification options for teams and advisors. | |
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Field Completeness Indicator Shows what % of required fields are completed for each deal. |
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Automated Deal Scoring System generates suitability scores for each deal using defined criteria (e.g., fit, traction, team). |
Automated deal scoring and evaluation rules are available and widely marketed by Gust. | |
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Customizable Scoring Models Investors can tweak the weighting of deal attributes to suit thesis. |
Scoring weights and criteria can be adjusted per investor or accelerator on Gust. | |
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Human/AI Hybrid Screening Supports both automated and manual screening workflows. |
Platform combines automated scoring with manual review and notes by team members. | |
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Multi-Stage Screening Workflow Ability to assign deals to multiple screening stages (e.g., initial review, deep dive). |
Multi-stage pipeline management present for due diligence, review, and investment. | |
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Red Flag Detection Highlights concerns such as missing data, adverse events, or conflicts. |
Deal red flags such as incomplete applications are automatically detected. | |
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Screening Custom Checklists Investors can set checklists or qualifying questions per deal stage. |
Checklists can be configured per pipeline stage for screening. | |
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Automated Background Checks Background and reference checks can be run via third party integrations. |
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Ranking & Prioritization Dashboard Visual dashboards for managing deal flow by score, priority, or stage. |
Deal ranking/prioritization dashboard is available as part of pipeline features. | |
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Screening Turnaround Time Average time taken for initial deal screening. |
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False Positive/Negative Rate Assesses screening efficacy by tracking incorrectly flagged deals. |
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Deal Sharing Ability to share deals securely with colleagues, partners, or LPs. |
Deal sharing and permissions are supported for collaboration with investors and external parties. | |
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Permissioned Access Controls Granular permissions for who can view, edit, or comment on deals. |
Permissioned access is standard for Gust Accelerate for deals and data. | |
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Real-Time Messaging & Comments Threaded conversations on deals among team members or external collaborators. |
Comments and discussion threads are a documented feature for collaboration. | |
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Deal Rooms Virtual rooms for each deal to centralize documents, discussions, and tasks. |
Each deal has a virtual workspace (deal room) to manage all associated documentation. | |
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Task Assignment & Tracking Assign, track, and manage tasks related to specific deals. |
Task assignment and tracking for deals are available in team workflows. | |
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Calendar Integration Syncs deal milestones, meetings, and deadlines to calendars. |
Gust supports calendar integration for interview scheduling and milestones. | |
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Approval Workflows Multi-level approval mechanisms for progressing deals. |
Multi-level approval workflows can be configured for progressing applications. | |
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Group Voting Allows team voting on progression or rejection of opportunities. |
Group voting and decision-making modules are available in deal rooms. | |
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Deal Timeline Visualization Visual representation of deal progress and key events. |
Deal timeline views and stage tracking are built into the workflow dashboard. | |
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Number of Collaborators per Deal Maximum number of collaborators allowed per deal. |
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Due Diligence Checklists Pre-configured and customizable checklists for different deal types and stages. |
Due diligence checklist templates are provided per industry and can be customized. | |
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Document Request & Management Automates requests for due diligence documents and organizes received files. |
Automated document collection and management for due diligence are standard. | |
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Data Room Integration Integration with secure data rooms for sensitive documents. |
Gust supports integration with popular virtual data rooms for document sharing. | |
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Integration with External Diligence Tools Connectivity to background, legal, or technical analysis services. |
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Customizable Reporting Templates Provides templates for investment memos and diligence reports. |
Investment memo and reporting templates can be customized in Gust. | |
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Red Flag Reporting Automated and manual reporting of identified diligence issues. |
Manual and automated red flag reporting is offered for diligence issues. | |
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Automated Reference Checks Requests and tracks founder and customer/reference checks through integrated tools. |
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Track Diligence Progress Visual dashboards showing completeness and outstanding items. |
Dashboard shows diligence progress and outstanding actions. | |
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External Advisor Access Enables external experts to participate securely in diligence. |
External advisors can be invited securely to participate in specific deals. | |
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Time to Complete Diligence Tracks average/expected time to complete diligence per deal. |
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CRM Integration Connects with leading CRM systems (Salesforce, Hubspot, Affinity) for data flow. |
Standard integrations available for Salesforce, Affinity, Hubspot and other CRMs. | |
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API Access Provides robust APIs for data extraction, deal flow sync, or workflow automation. |
Public API access is described in Gust developer documentation and FAQs. | |
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Calendar Integration Synchronizes with Google, Outlook, or other calendar apps. |
Calendar synchronization is available with Google and Outlook. | |
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Email Integration Links with email systems for deal notifications, communication, and updates. |
Email notifications and communication for deal updates are supported. | |
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Slack/Messaging Integrations Ability to post deal updates directly to Slack or similar tools. |
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Document Storage Integration Connects to Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. for document handling. |
Document storage is integrated with cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox. | |
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Analytics & BI Tool Integration Integration with Tableau, Power BI, or similar for custom analytics. |
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Syndicate/LP Portal Integration Lets syndicates or LPs access and review deal flow externally. |
LP/syndicate portal access is offered for external investor reviews. | |
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Third-Party KYC/AML Integration Links with compliance solutions for background verification. |
KYC/AML integrations mentioned in compliance documentation. | |
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Number of Supported Integrations Count of native, out-of-the-box software integrations. |
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Responsive Web Design Optimized and consistent experience on all device types. |
Web platform is responsive and works on all major devices. | |
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Native Mobile App Availability of full-featured iOS/Android apps. |
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Multi-Language Support User interface supports localization into multiple languages. |
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Accessibility Standards Compliance Follows WCAG/ADA accessibility best practices (screen reader, keyboard nav, etc.). |
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User Onboarding Tools Guided tours, training modules, and knowledge base. |
Onboarding guides, training, and knowledge base are provided for users. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Users can configure dashboard views to match their workflow. |
Customizable dashboards available for users and organizations. | |
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Notifications & Alerts Customizable, real-time notifications on key events or changes. |
Notification system for deals, applications, and collaboration is available. | |
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User Roles & Profiles Multiple user types each with tailored permissions and views. |
Multiple user/role types supported with varied permissions. | |
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Average Page Load Time Speed at which main dashboard or deal pages load. |
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Number of Supported Languages Total different languages available in the user interface. |
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Data Encryption at Rest & in Transit Sensitive data is encrypted both in storage and when transmitted. |
Sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest, per security section on vendor site. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Supports 2FA/MFA for user logins. |
Multi-factor authentication is available for user accounts, as stated in support documentation. | |
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Role-Based Access Controls Define access rights at granular (field/record) level. |
Role-based permission system is standard for deal and workflow access. | |
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SOC2/ISO Certification Provider is certified for industry standard security compliance. |
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Data Residency Options Ability to choose country/territory for data storage to meet local laws. |
Data residency compliance for certain regions is mentioned in privacy policy. | |
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Regular Penetration Testing Undergoes periodic penetration tests and provides results. |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive audit logs of user actions available. |
Audit logs on data access, changes and downloads available for compliance. | |
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GDPR & CCPA Compliance Tools Tools for subject data access, deletion, and notification. |
Gust provides tools for GDPR and CCPA compliance (subject data requests, deletion, etc). | |
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DDoS Protection Built-in mechanisms to protect against attack attempts. |
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Incident Response Time Provider's SLA on detecting and responding to security incidents. |
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Deal Flow Metrics Tracks sourced, reviewed, and invested deals over time. |
Deal flow tracking and historic pipeline data are available for reporting. | |
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Custom Reports Builder Users can construct custom dashboards and reports. |
Platform includes custom report/dashboard builder for metrics. | |
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Export Options Reports and data can be exported in various formats. |
Reports can be exported to PDF, Excel, and standard formats. | |
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Conversion Funnel Visualization Shows stage-by-stage deal progression and conversion rates. |
Conversion funnel metrics and stage-tracking dashboards are built-in. | |
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Portfolio Analytics High-level tracking of portfolio composition and performance. |
Portfolio analytics for tracking investments and allocations is advertised. | |
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Time on Market Metrics Track days from deal listing to closure. |
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Benchmark Data Comparison Compares deal or portfolio metrics to industry benchmarks. |
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Number of Pre-Built Reports Total pre-configured report templates available. |
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Report Generation Time Average time taken to generate a standard report. |
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Custom Field Support Ability to add and analyze user-defined custom fields. |
Users can define custom fields for deals and export/analyze on those fields. |
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Number of Active Deals How many open deals are currently listed at any time. |
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Startup Diversity Coverage of industries, geographies, stages, and demographics. |
Platform lists startups from multiple industries, stages and geographies (diversity statement on website). | |
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Investor Network Size Number of verified VC/investor users on the platform. |
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Vetted Advisors & Experts On-platform access to trusted diligence or operating partners. |
Advisor and expert pools for due diligence are available for accelerators and programs. | |
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Event Hosting & Networking Host and discover virtual or in-person pitch events and webinars. |
Gust hosts virtual and in-person pitch events; event calendar is part of UI. | |
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Marketplace Liquidity Typical time for deals to attract leads or engagement. |
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Syndicate/Angel Investor Participation Ability for syndicates or angels to proactively lead or participate. |
Syndicate and angel investor participation and leadership are core to Gust's network model. | |
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Cross-Border Deal Support Platform supports international deals and legal/compliance needs. |
Cross-border deals and support for international applications are documented. | |
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Alumni or Portfolio Management Ongoing tracking and engagement with past deals/investments. |
Portfolio and alumni deal management for accelerators/funds is offered. | |
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Ecosystem Partner Integrations Native integration with law firms, banks, service providers, etc. |
Native integration for third-party legal, banking and service providers documented. |
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Transparent Pricing Clear, published pricing tiers with no hidden fees. |
Tiered platform pricing and no hidden fees are clearly shown on Gust’s website. | |
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Free Trial/Proof of Concept Ability to evaluate platform with a trial or pilot phase. |
Free trial and pilot options are available for new organizational users. | |
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Tiered Service Levels Multiple pricing/service tiers to fit different user types and budgets. |
Multiple paid tiers and free tier present for different user budgets. | |
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Custom Enterprise Plans Supports tailored pricing and SLA for large organizations. |
Custom enterprise contracts offered for VC funds or large clients. | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Personal customer success contacts for high-value users. |
Dedicated account representatives available for large and enterprise clients. | |
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock access to technical help. |
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Knowledge Base & Help Center Comprehensive online resources for self-service. |
Comprehensive help center and knowledge base provided. | |
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Platform Uptime SLA Guaranteed system availability as a percent of time. |
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Average Support Response Time Typical time to first response from support. |
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Training & Onboarding Services Offers training sessions or onboarding support for new users. |
Training webinars, onboarding services, and support provided (as advertised). |
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