TECHNICAL
DUE
DILIGENCE
For acquisitions and funding rounds. We audit codebases, review IP, assess technical risk, and deliver the technical clarity investors and boards require — so there are no surprises after close.
Diligences
Transactions
Delivery
Post-close
Diligences
Transactions
Delivery
Post-close
WHAT WE REVIEW
Source Code Review
Line-by-line review of critical code paths — authentication, payment processing, data handling, and API endpoints. We assess code quality, identify anti-patterns, and estimate refactoring costs for any issues found.
Dependency Analysis
Map all third-party dependencies, verify license compliance, and identify vulnerable or deprecated packages. We flag GPL contamination risks and estimate the effort to remediate any licensing conflicts that could block a deal.
Infrastructure Audit
Evaluate cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational processes. We assess infrastructure costs, redundancy, disaster recovery readiness, and whether the current setup can scale with projected growth.
Data Compliance Check
Review data handling practices against GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, and industry-specific regulations. We identify compliance gaps that could expose acquirers to regulatory risk and estimate remediation costs.
IP Verification
Confirm ownership of all intellectual property — patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary algorithms. We verify IP assignment agreements, contributor agreements, and flag any ownership disputes or ambiguities.
Team Capability Assessment
Evaluate the engineering team's skills, processes, and bus factor. We assess whether the team can sustain and grow the product, identify key-person dependencies, and estimate hiring needs post-acquisition.
PROCESS
HOW WE DELIVER
A systematic four-phase approach that leaves no stone unturned — delivering the technical clarity your deal requires.
SCOPE
We start by understanding the deal context — acquisition, investment, or internal review. We define the audit scope with your legal and deal teams, establish data access protocols, sign NDAs, and create a customized audit plan that addresses your specific risk concerns.
AUDIT
Our engineers conduct a thorough technical audit — reviewing source code, infrastructure, security posture, and IP ownership. We use automated scanning tools combined with expert manual review to ensure nothing is missed, even under tight deal timelines.
ASSESS
We analyze findings against deal impact criteria — categorizing risks as deal-breaking, material, or minor. Each risk is quantified with estimated remediation costs and timelines, giving you the numbers needed for negotiation and post-close planning.
REPORT
Delivery of a comprehensive due diligence report with executive summary, detailed findings, risk matrix, and remediation roadmap. We present findings to your deal team and are available for Q&A through close — ensuring technical clarity at every stage of the transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ideally, as early as possible in the deal process — before LOI or during the exclusivity period. Early engagement gives us time to conduct a thorough audit and gives your deal team time to incorporate findings into negotiation strategy.
We've completed due diligences in as few as 5 days for time-sensitive deals, though 10 days is our standard timeline for comprehensive coverage. We always accommodate deal timelines.
Pre-LOI Ideal10-Day StandardWe work for both buy-side and sell-side, though never on the same deal. For buyers, we identify risks and inform negotiation. For sellers, we conduct pre-sale readiness assessments that identify and remediate issues before they become deal obstacles.
Sell-side due diligence is increasingly popular — it lets you control the narrative, address issues proactively, and present a clean technical story that maximizes valuation.
Buy-sideSell-sideWe need read access to the source code repository, infrastructure dashboards, architecture documentation, and key team members for interviews. We also review CI/CD pipelines, monitoring setup, and incident response procedures.
Access is coordinated through your deal team and governed by the NDA framework established during the scope phase. We never make changes — all review is read-only and non-invasive.
Read-onlyNDA GovernedEvery risk is categorized by severity (deal-breaking, material, minor), quantified with estimated remediation costs, and mapped to a timeline for resolution. We provide dollar figures that can be used in price adjustments, escrow negotiations, or earnout structures.
Our risk framework has been refined over 75+ transactions and is trusted by major PE firms and corporate development teams. Each finding is backed by evidence, not opinion.
$ Risk Quantified75+ TransactionsWe remain available for Q&A through deal close and into the post-close period. For buyers, we can help prioritize and manage remediation work. For sellers, we can assist with preparing technical representations and warranties responses.
Many clients engage us post-close to lead the technical integration or remediation program — ensuring the issues we identified are resolved properly and the technology delivers on its promised value.
Through ClosePost-close SupportDE-RISK YOUR
NEXT DEAL
Technical due diligence that protects your investment. We audit codebases, review IP, and quantify technical risk in 10 days. $7,500 USD / $10,500 AUD — fixed price, board-ready results.