Technical due diligence from both sides of the table
M&A assessment from both sides of the table. We understand what investors need AND what founders protect. Confidential engagements for VC/PE, acquirers, and boards.
Codebase assessment
Deep dive into code quality, architecture patterns, technical debt, and maintainability.
Infrastructure review
Evaluate cloud architecture, scalability, security posture, and operational costs.
Team & process evaluation
Assess development practices, team capabilities, documentation quality, and knowledge distribution across the organisation.
Security assessment
Review security architecture, compliance status, vulnerability exposure, and data protection measures.
Scalability analysis
Evaluate the platform's ability to handle growth, identify bottlenecks, and estimate costs for scaling.
Integration feasibility
Assess compatibility with your existing systems, migration complexity, and integration timeline estimates.
- Startup founding experience with successful fundraising rounds
- Technical leadership scaling companies from seed to growth stage
- Active board positions providing technical expertise
- Experience as technical advisor during acquisition processes
- Deep understanding of what investors and acquirers look for
- Practical experience building and evaluating software platforms
- Confidential engagement with clear scope definition
- Systematic technical review across all key areas
- Risk identification with severity classification
- Clear recommendations with remediation estimates
- Executive summary for decision makers
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes your due diligence approach unique?
We've been on both sides: co-founded a GDPR/privacy SaaS company, scaled from 1 to 20 developers, went through fundraising and acquisition. This means we understand what investors need to know AND what founders are concerned about revealing. We assess with empathy but report with honesty.
How long does a typical technical due diligence take?
Most engagements are 1-3 weeks depending on scope. Process includes: codebase analysis (architecture, tech debt, IP), infrastructure audit (costs, scalability, security), team interviews, and executive summary with risk matrix and valuation adjustment recommendations.
What types of companies do you assess?
We specialize in defence tech, SaaS platforms, dual-use technology, and compliance-heavy industries. Deep technical understanding of cloud infrastructure, microservices, security architectures, and regulated environments (GDPR, NIST 800-53 rev 5).
Who typically engages you for due diligence?
Our clients include: Investors (VC/PE) evaluating acquisition targets, Acquirers assessing technical risk and value, Founders seeking pre-sale technical readiness assessment, and Board members requiring independent technical validation.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
All engagements are conducted under strict confidentiality agreements. Suitable for sensitive M&A transactions in defence and dual-use technology sectors. We understand the importance of discretion and information security in high-stakes transactions.
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