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Tech Due Diligence · Europe

Know what you're
buying before
you buy it.

We've delivered 80+ tech due diligences for VCs, PE firms, M&A advisors and family offices across Europe. Clear risk verdicts in 5–7 days - built for the people who need to act on them, not impress them.

Who We Work With

Built for every buyer of tech.

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PE Firms & M&A Advisors

Hidden technical debt and architecture risk can cost millions post-acquisition. We identify it before you sign - giving you the leverage to renegotiate or walk away with confidence.

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VC Funds

Is the tech a real asset or a ticking time bomb? We give you a clear, founder-tested verdict - because we've been on both sides of the table. From pre-seed to growth stage.

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Family Offices & CVCs

Investing directly in tech without internal technical capability? We're your independent technical voice - unbiased, experienced, and built for decision-making, not consulting.

What You Get

A verdict, not a report.

Most tech DD reports are 60-page documents nobody reads. Ours is a concise, structured assessment with a clear risk matrix - designed to help you close, renegotiate, or walk away.

01

Code Quality & Technical Debt

Real code review - not just static analysis. We assess maintainability, test coverage, documentation quality, and the volume of debt that will slow your target down post-acquisition.

02

Architecture & Scalability

Can this system handle 10x growth? We audit the tech stack, infrastructure choices, database design, and architectural patterns against the company's stated growth ambitions.

03

Security & Compliance

GDPR posture, data handling practices, authentication architecture, and infrastructure security. We flag the risks that matter - not every theoretical vulnerability.

04

Team & Engineering Process

Can the team execute the roadmap? We evaluate engineering culture, development practices, key-person dependencies, and team scalability - the human risks investors often miss.

05

AI Adoption Audit

In 2026, AI adoption is a direct competitive signal. We assess whether the engineering team is AI-native or AI-resistant - and what that means for their future development velocity.

06

Risk Matrix & Action Checklist

A prioritised list of risks (critical / significant / minor) with concrete recommendations. Actionable before or after close - and written for non-technical stakeholders too.

Timeline

Kick-off to report in 5–7 days.

Day 1

Brief & NDA

30-min scoping call to understand the deal, timeline, and specific concerns. NDA signed same day. Access requests sent immediately.

Day 2

Access & Kick-off

Code repository, architecture documentation, and team interview scheduling confirmed. We move fast - no delays waiting for internal alignment.

Days 3–6

Deep Analysis

Structured assessment across all six dimensions. Team interviews, code deep dives, infrastructure review. We work directly with the target's engineering team.

Day 7

Report & Debrief

Written report delivered. 60-minute debrief call to walk through findings with all key stakeholders. Questions answered, risks contextualised.

Pricing

Transparent pricing.

Standard
Tech Due Diligence
€8,000
Fixed price · delivered in 5–7 days
  • Full code & architecture review
  • Security & compliance audit
  • Team & process evaluation
  • AI adoption assessment
  • Risk matrix + action checklist
  • 60-min debrief call
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Founders
Pre-Fundraise Audit
€5,000
Fixed price · for startups
  • Investor-ready tech assessment
  • Identify risks before VCs do
  • Actionable improvement plan
  • Talking points for tech questions
  • Ideal pre-Series A or B
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FAQ

Common questions.

How long does a tech due diligence take?
Our standard tech due diligence is delivered in 5 to 7 business days from kick-off. For urgent deals we can sometimes accommodate faster timelines - contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, always. We sign NDAs before accessing any code, documentation, or sensitive company information. Confidentiality is fundamental to how we work.
What access do you need?
Read-only access to the code repository, architecture documentation, and infrastructure configuration. We also conduct structured interviews with key engineering team members. We never require write access.
Can you assess any tech stack?
Yes. We've assessed everything from early-stage Python/Node MVPs to large-scale Java microservices architectures. Our assessment methodology is stack-agnostic - we evaluate patterns, decisions, and quality rather than specific technologies.
Do you work with the target company directly?
Yes. We interview the engineering team and CTO as part of every engagement. This is a key part of the assessment - understanding how the team thinks and communicates is as important as the code itself.
What if the deal doesn't close?
Our fee is payable regardless of whether the deal closes. The assessment itself has value - it tells you whether the deal should close and on what terms. Many clients use our reports to renegotiate price or request technical remediation before signing.

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