Technical Due Diligence
Technical Due Diligence for Investors & Businesses
Investment and acquisition decisions increasingly depend on technology that is hard to evaluate from the outside. Technical due diligence provides an independent, evidence-based view.
Overview
We assess architecture, code, infrastructure, security, and the engineering organization, and report findings in language that decision-makers can act on.
Who it's for
- Venture and private investors
- Acquiring companies
- Founders preparing for fundraising or exit
Capabilities
- Architecture review
- Codebase assessment
- Cloud infrastructure evaluation
- Security risk review
- Technical debt analysis
- Scalability assessment
- Engineering maturity and team capacity
- Infrastructure cost review
- Acquisition technology integration planning
Approach
How we work
- 01
Scope
Agree on the questions the assessment must answer and the evidence available.
- 02
Investigate
Review documentation, code, infrastructure, and interview the technical team.
- 03
Assess risk
Classify findings by severity, cost to remediate, and impact on the investment thesis.
- 04
Report
Deliver a clear report with prioritized recommendations.
Things to consider
Independence
Due diligence is only useful when it is honest. Our findings are evidence-based and independent of any outcome.
Preparing as a founder
Founders benefit from a pre-diligence review to identify and address issues before investors find them.
Questions
Common questions
What does technical due diligence assess?
- Technical due diligence assesses architecture, code, infrastructure, security, technical debt, scalability, engineering capacity, and infrastructure cost. The review is independent and based on evidence: documentation, code, infrastructure, and conversations with the technical team. Findings are classified by severity, effort to address, and effect on the decision being made.
What should investors expect from a technical assessment?
- Investors should expect an independent view of whether the technology can support the business they are considering. That covers architecture and code quality, security risk, scalability, team capacity, and the effort required to address known issues. The report is written so it can be used in an investment discussion, not only by engineers.
What should an acquirer look for beyond the codebase?
- An acquirer should look at how the technology would be integrated and operated after the transaction. Alongside architecture, security, and debt, the review covers dependencies and what it would take to combine or run the systems. The conclusion is only as strong as the access and evidence available during the assessment.
How can founders prepare for technical due diligence?
- Review the technology before a raise or a sale, so issues are understood before an investor or buyer finds them. Have current architecture notes, access to code and infrastructure, and an honest account of known debt and security posture. A clear picture of what is true is more useful in diligence than a polished one.
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