M&A Due Diligence
Know what you're actually buying
Technical debt is the silent killer of acquisitions. We provide deep technical due diligence that goes beyond the surface: architecture assessments, security reviews, scalability analysis, and honest evaluations of what it will actually take to integrate or modernize.
The Stakes
Technical surprises kill deal value
You're buying a company for its technology, customers, or team. But hidden in the codebase are risks that can destroy value: security vulnerabilities, scaling limits, key person dependencies, and technical debt that will cost millions to fix.
Standard due diligence misses these issues. Legal and financial teams don't know what questions to ask. Management teams don't always know (or disclose) the full picture. You need technical experts who've seen these problems before.
“The $2M we spent on technical diligence saved us from a $30M write-down. The target's ‘scalable platform’ couldn't handle 10x growth without a complete rewrite.”
- PE Operating Partner
Red Flags We Find
One engineer who knows how everything works and nothing is documented
No encryption at rest, hardcoded credentials, no audit logging
Architecture that can't grow without complete rewrite
Deep dependencies on technologies with unfavorable licensing or pricing
No automated testing, manual QA only, fear of making changes
Years-old frameworks with known vulnerabilities and no upgrade path
Due Diligence Capabilities
Comprehensive technical assessment across all dimensions that matter.
Architecture Assessment
Understanding what you're actually buying: the good, the bad, and the technical debt.
- System architecture review and documentation
- Technology stack evaluation
- Scalability and performance analysis
- Cloud infrastructure assessment
- Integration complexity evaluation
Code Quality Analysis
Deep analysis of codebase health beyond surface-level metrics.
- Code quality and maintainability assessment
- Test coverage and quality evaluation
- Dependency analysis and risk assessment
- Documentation completeness review
- Development practices evaluation
Security Review
Identifying security risks that could become your problem post-acquisition.
- Security architecture assessment
- Vulnerability analysis
- Compliance posture evaluation
- Data protection and privacy review
- Third-party risk assessment
Technical Debt Quantification
Putting real numbers on the hidden costs in the codebase.
- Technical debt inventory and categorization
- Remediation effort estimation
- Risk prioritization
- Modernization cost modeling
- Migration complexity assessment
Team & Process Assessment
Evaluating the people and practices, not just the technology.
- Engineering team capability assessment
- Key person risk identification
- Development process maturity
- DevOps and operational practices
- Knowledge concentration analysis
Integration Planning
Understanding what it will actually take to integrate or operate independently.
- Integration complexity assessment
- Synergy identification and validation
- Migration path analysis
- Operational readiness evaluation
- Post-acquisition roadmap development
Our Process
Efficient, thorough, and designed for deal timelines.
Scope
Define assessment areas based on deal thesis and key concerns. Coordinate access and NDAs.
Discover
Deep dive into code, architecture, infrastructure, and documentation. Interview key technical staff.
Analyze
Assess risks, quantify technical debt, evaluate team capabilities. Model integration scenarios.
Report
Deliver findings with severity ratings, cost estimates, and actionable recommendations.
Engagement Options
Flexible engagements to match your deal timeline and depth requirements.
Pre-LOI Assessment
Rapid technical evaluation to inform deal decision before signing LOI.
Deliverables
- -High-level architecture assessment
- -Major risk identification
- -Go/no-go recommendation
- -Key diligence questions
Full Due Diligence
Comprehensive technical diligence during exclusivity period.
Deliverables
- -Detailed technical assessment
- -Risk register with severity ratings
- -Technical debt quantification
- -Integration cost estimates
Post-Acquisition Support
Hands-on support for integration, remediation, and optimization.
Deliverables
- -Integration execution support
- -Technical debt remediation
- -Team assessment and augmentation
- -Architecture optimization
Who We Work With
Technical diligence for sophisticated buyers.
Private Equity
Platform and add-on acquisitions where technology is core to the investment thesis. We help you understand what you're buying and what it will take to create value.
Strategic Acquirers
Corporate development teams acquiring technology or talent. We assess integration complexity and identify synergies and risks.
Venture Capital
Growth-stage investments where technical scalability matters. We validate that the technology can support the growth plan.
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