Technical Due Diligence for Investors
Technical Due Diligence (Tech DD) is an independent assessment of a company’s technology, team, infrastructure, security, and roadmap before an investment or acquisition. Typical engagements cost €5,000–15,000 and take 1–2 weeks.
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Tech DD is designed for venture capital firms, angel investors, private equity, and strategic buyers who want a clear view of technical risks and opportunities
Focus areas
Product/tech, team, infra/ops, risks/debt, roadmap/resources.
Deliverables
Executive Summary, full report, risk matrix, financial appendix.
Timeline
1–2 weeks, rush options available.
Technical Due Diligence Services & Pricing
Typical engagements by stage (rush option 3–5 days: +50%).
Pre-seed / Seed
Early product, small team. Independent technical evaluation for investors assessing startups before investment decisions. Deliverables include an executive summary, full report, risk matrix, and financial appendix.
✓
Technology and team assessment✓
Risk identification and quantification✓
Scalability evaluation✓
Investment recommendation report
€5,000–8,000
1 week
Series A
Growing product & team. Comprehensive evaluation of technology stack, code quality, infrastructure, and security with actionable roadmap recommendations.
✓
Code and architecture review✓
Security and compliance audit✓
Roadmap & technical recommendations
€8,000–12,000
1–2 weeks
Series B+
Established product, complex infra. Deep-dive into system architecture with performance and scalability recommendations tailored for growth-stage companies.
✓
Architecture assessment✓
Performance tuning guidance✓
Scalability roadmap
€12,000–15,000
2 weeks
Pricing & Stages
Stage pricing depends on company size, complexity, and timeline. Rush option (3–5 days): +50% to the price.
Who Needs Technical Due Diligence?
Essential for investors and acquirers making informed decisions about technology companies
Venture Capital Firms
Evaluating new investments and portfolio companies
Angel Investors
Leading or joining early-stage funding rounds
Private Equity
Acquiring technology companies and platforms
Strategic Buyers
M&A teams assessing acquisition targets
Financial Institutions
Banks and lenders assessing technology risk
What We Assess
Comprehensive evaluation across five key dimensions
Product & Technology
- System architecture and scalability
- Code quality and technical debt
- IP ownership and licensing risks
- Technology uniqueness and defensibility
- Product roadmap feasibility
Team & Organisation
- CTO and leadership experience
- Key person risk and succession
- Hiring pipeline and growth capacity
- Engineering culture and retention
- Development processes and maturity
Infrastructure & Ops
- Cloud architecture and cost efficiency
- DevOps: CI/CD, monitoring, incidents
- Performance, uptime, and SLOs/SLAs
- Disaster recovery and backups
- Security posture and access control
Risks & Technical Debt
- Critical vulnerabilities and outdated components
- Legacy code and refactoring needs
- Scalability limitations and bottlenecks
- Vendor lock-in risks
- Regulatory and compliance gaps
Roadmap & Resources
- Realism of technology roadmap
- Required tech investment for roadmap
- Time-to-market constraints
- Roadmap-capacity alignment
Deliverables
Comprehensive reporting tailored to investment decisions
Executive Summary
5–10 pages
- Overall Green / Yellow / Red rating
- Top 5 risks with impact and likelihood
- Key strengths and differentiators
- Investment recommendation and conditions
Detailed Technical Report
30–60 pages
- Full analysis across all dimensions
- Architecture diagrams and documentation
- Code and infrastructure quality metrics
- Team and process maturity assessment
- Security and compliance evaluation
Risk Matrix
- List of identified risks with priority
- Probability and impact for each risk
- Mitigation strategies and rough cost
- Timeline to address critical issues
Financial Appendix
- Current technology burn rate
- Projected costs after investment
- Infrastructure scaling costs at different levels
- Hiring plan and cost estimates
Process & Timeline
Structured approach delivering actionable insights
Kickoff
- Align on scope, stage, and business model
- Access to data room and documentation
Review & Interviews
- Code and architecture review
- Infrastructure and DevOps analysis
- Interviews with CTO and key technical staff
- Security and reliability review
Draft & Final Report
- Draft report shared for factual corrections
- Final Executive Summary and full report
- Q&A session with the investment team
Client Feedback
Trusted by investors across Europe
"The Tech DD gave us clear visibility into risks and helped structure terms accordingly."
Partner, VC fund
Early Stage
"Having an independent technical view was crucial for a complex AI investment."
Lead investor
Angel Syndicate
"The depth of analysis saved us from underestimating the effort required post-deal."
Investment Director
Growth Equity
"We used the report not only to evaluate the target, but also to plan integration."
Head of Corporate Development
Strategic Buyer
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