Technical Due Diligence
Comprehensive technical assessments for investors and acquirers. Make informed decisions backed by deep engineering analysis.
Protect Your Investment with Technical Clarity
Before you invest millions or acquire a company, you need to know exactly what you're buying. Our technical due diligence services provide a comprehensive assessment of technology assets, risks, and opportunities.
We've conducted technical due diligence for top-tier VCs, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers across hundreds of deals. We identify technical debt, security vulnerabilities, scalability issues, and IP risks that could impact valuation and future success.
What We Assess
Architecture & Scalability
Evaluate system architecture, technology stack, and ability to scale. Identify bottlenecks and technical limitations that could impact growth.
Code Quality & Technical Debt
Review codebase quality, test coverage, documentation, and technical debt. Assess maintainability and development velocity.
Security & Compliance
Identify security vulnerabilities, data protection practices, and compliance gaps. Assess exposure to cyber threats and regulatory risks.
Team & Organization
Evaluate engineering team structure, skill levels, processes, and culture. Identify key person dependencies and retention risks.
IP & Legal Risk
Review IP ownership, open source license compliance, third-party dependencies, and potential legal exposure from technology choices.
Product & Roadmap
Assess product-market fit, feature completeness, competitive positioning, and technical feasibility of the product roadmap.
Who We Serve
Venture Capital Firms
Before you write that Series A, B, or C check, ensure the technology can support the promised growth trajectory. We assess whether the team can execute and if the technical foundation is sound.
- Pre-investment assessments
- Portfolio company audits
- Technical milestone validation
- CTO reference checks
Private Equity
Understand the technology assets you're acquiring, quantify technical debt, and identify opportunities for value creation post-acquisition.
- Pre-LOI technical reviews
- Valuation support
- Integration planning
- Technology modernization roadmaps
Strategic Acquirers
Ensure technology compatibility, assess integration complexity, and validate the strategic value of the acquisition target's technology assets.
- M&A technical assessments
- Integration feasibility
- Technology stack compatibility
- Post-merger planning
What You Receive
Executive Summary
High-level overview of findings, risk assessment, and investment recommendation. Written for non-technical stakeholders and board members.
Technical Deep Dive Report
Comprehensive analysis of architecture, code quality, security, infrastructure, and development practices. Includes specific findings and evidence.
Risk Matrix
Prioritized list of technical risks categorized by severity and likelihood. Each risk includes remediation cost estimates and timelines.
Technology Roadmap
Forward-looking assessment of technology investments needed, estimated costs, and timeline for addressing technical debt and scaling challenges.
Valuation Impact Analysis
Quantified impact of technical findings on valuation, including estimated costs to remediate issues and potential impact on growth trajectory.
Post-Close Action Plan
Recommended immediate actions, 90-day plan, and strategic initiatives for the first year post-investment or acquisition.
Our Due Diligence Process
Kickoff & Scoping
We align on timeline, key questions to answer, and areas of concern. Establish NDA and data room access. Define scope based on deal stage and constraints.
Document Review
Review technical documentation, architecture diagrams, security policies, infrastructure setup, and development processes in the data room.
Code & Infrastructure Analysis
Deep dive into codebase using automated tools and manual review. Assess cloud infrastructure, databases, and third-party integrations.
Team Interviews
Interview CTO, engineering leads, and key developers. Assess technical competency, organizational health, and development practices.
Findings Synthesis
Compile findings, assess risk levels, estimate remediation costs, and develop recommendations. Create executive summary and detailed report.
Presentation & Q&A
Present findings to investment committee or leadership team. Answer questions, provide additional context, and discuss implications for deal terms.
Red Flags We Frequently Uncover
Massive Technical Debt
Code written hastily to hit milestones, with little testing or documentation. Refactoring needed before the product can scale, costing 6-12 months and $500K+.
Security Vulnerabilities
Critical security flaws including unencrypted data, SQL injection risks, or missing authentication. Could lead to breaches or regulatory violations.
Scalability Ceiling
Architecture that can't handle 10x growth without complete rewrite. Monolithic design, database bottlenecks, or hardcoded limits that restrict expansion.
Key Person Risk
Single developer who knows the entire codebase. No documentation, no knowledge transfer, and entire product at risk if they leave.
IP & License Issues
Unlicensed third-party code, GPL violations, or unclear IP ownership. Could expose company to lawsuits or force costly rewrites.
Inflated Capabilities
Claims about AI/ML, scalability, or features that don't exist or are far less sophisticated than represented in pitch decks.
How We Helped a VC Firm Avoid a $10M Mistake
A VC firm was planning a $10M Series B investment in a fast-growing SaaS company with impressive metrics. The company claimed their technology could easily scale to 100x current usage.
What We Found: The codebase had minimal test coverage, critical security vulnerabilities, and a monolithic architecture that couldn't scale beyond 2x current load without a complete rewrite. The "AI" features were mostly hard-coded rules. Technical debt estimated at $3M+ to remediate.
The Outcome: Armed with our findings, the VC firm renegotiated terms, reducing valuation by 40% and earmarking $2M for technical improvements. The company's CTO was replaced, and a proper engineering roadmap was established.
The Impact: Our due diligence saved the firm from overpaying by millions and provided a clear roadmap for fixing technical issues post-investment.
Make Informed Investment Decisions
Don't let technical risks blindside your next deal. Get the clarity you need to invest with confidence. Contact us for a consultation.
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