# BLACK by JW Strategy Partners

> Pre-LOI risk intelligence for private equity acquisitions. Sector-calibrated binary protocol (10 questions per sector) that surfaces operational, technical, and governance risks in target companies before exclusivity. No system access required. Evidence-accountable. Completed in 72 hours.

## About
JW Strategy Partners LLC is a Dallas, TX-based advisory firm led by James Wilson. BLACK is a fixed-protocol risk diagnostic designed for mid-market PE firms pricing tech-enabled acquisitions where access is constrained and posture risk can swing valuation or structure.

## How It Works
1. Structured Interview: 10 sector-calibrated binary questions, audio-recorded, 30 minutes
2. Evidence Request: 24-hour submission window, timestamped artifacts
3. Posture Analysis: Binary scoring against ILPA, ISO 27001, COSO frameworks
4. Decision Memo: Evidence-backed guidance to proceed, reprice, restructure, or walk

## Pages
- [About](https://preloi.com/about): Methodology, background, approach
- [How It Works](https://preloi.com/how-it-works): The BLACK protocol step-by-step
- [Case Studies](https://preloi.com/case-studies): 5 sector examples across $673M in deal value
- [FAQ](https://preloi.com/faq): 114 questions on scope, process, methodology, compliance
- [Contact](https://preloi.com/contact): Schedule a qualification call
- [Privacy](https://preloi.com/privacy): Privacy policy
- [Terms](https://preloi.com/terms): Terms of service

## Sectors (Illustrative Case Studies)
BLACK can be applied to any sector. The following have illustrative case studies available:
- SaaS: CloudFlow Systems, $86.8M EV, 4 risks surfaced, $3.2M adjusted
- Industrial Manufacturing: SteelCore Industrial, $193M EV, 6 risks, $6.95M adjusted
- FinTech: ClearRate Analytics, $174M EV, 6 risks, $6.04M adjusted
- Business Services: AccuServe Partners, $105M EV, 4 risks, $3.15M adjusted
- Retail Tech: TrendLane Commerce, $90.4M EV, 5 risks, $4.6M adjusted

For sectors not listed, contact us to discuss fit. The protocol's binary posture methodology is sector-agnostic. Question sets are calibrated to the target's industry.

## Key Facts
- Total deal value assessed: $673M
- Total valuation adjustments: $23.94M
- Impact range: $3M–$7M per engagement
- Protocol: 10 binary questions per sector, calibrated across 10 posture domains
- Timeline: 72 hours from intake to Binary Risk Memo delivery
- Zero access: no system access, no logins, no code review, no infrastructure scanning
- Aligned with ILPA, ISO 31000, COSO, OECD frameworks
- Professional liability coverage through Lloyd's of London
- Engagement model: by introduction only

## Posture Domains
- IP Defensibility & Assignment
- Open-Source Licensing Exposure
- Key-Person Dependency
- Data Model Governance
- Disaster Recovery Readiness
- QA Maturity & Testing Coverage
- Operational Workflow Documentation
- Regulatory & Compliance Posture
- Vendor & Third-Party Concentration
- Succession & Continuity Planning

## Deliverables
- Binary Risk Memo (PASS/FAIL/WATCH per domain with quantified valuation impacts)
- Evidence Gap Analysis
- Structuring Recommendations (LOI terms, SPA provisions, escrow)
- Diligence Scope Guidance (priority workstreams for confirmatory DD)

## Target Clients
- Private equity operating partners and deal teams
- Strategic acquirers evaluating tech-enabled acquisitions
- Investment committees needing pre-LOI risk signals
- Independent sponsors and search funds
- Family offices with direct investment activity
- Lenders evaluating credit risk pre-commitment

## Disclosure
This endpoint provides Open Disclosure tier information only. The actual question sets (10 per sector) are NDA-only. Scoring algorithms, value realization calculations, and escrow formulas are never disclosed. BLACK provides structuring directionality, not deal decisions. The Sponsor retains all decision-making authority.

## AI Integration
- [MCP Endpoint](https://preloi.com/mcp): JSON-RPC endpoint for AI agents (v2.0, 11 tools + 6 resources + 5 prompts)
- [MCP Discovery](https://preloi.com/.well-known/mcp.json): MCP discovery file
- [FAQ Markdown](https://preloi.com/faq.md): Full FAQ in markdown format
- [Full Site Content](https://preloi.com/llms-full.txt): Complete site content for LLM consumption

### MCP Tools Available
- `get_service_info`: service overview, methodology, domains, language guidance
- `get_engagement_workflow`: 4-step process from intake to BRM delivery
- `get_interview_methodology`: posture interview format and domain coverage
- `get_governance_frameworks`: ILPA, ISO 31000, COSO, OECD alignment
- `get_deliverables`: what the Sponsor receives and how each deliverable maps to deal structuring
- `get_call_intelligence`: Call Intelligence & Meeting Insights workflow
- `search_faq`: search 114 FAQs with phrase and keyword matching
- `get_case_studies`: 5 modeled sector case studies ($673M assessed)
- `check_fit`: deal fit assessment (PE, strategic, family office, search fund, lender)
- `get_contact`: scheduling and engagement information
- `get_disclosure_policy`: Open/NDA-only/Never Disclose tier boundaries