Scaling a tech company is hard enough. But preparing it for investment or exit? That’s another level entirely.
At Beyond M&A, we’ve seen too many promising businesses trip at the final hurdle—not because their product didn’t work, but because their business wasn’t prepared. That’s why we’ve curated a set of exit readiness resources that go far beyond surface-level checklists.
Whether you’re a CTO polishing your tech narrative, a founder thinking about exit strategy, or a post-merger leader aligning operations, these tools are designed to close the gap between founder ambition and investor expectation.
Here are a few that stand out:
🧭 Strategic Guides
Make Your Business Investor-Ready
A step-by-step guide to help founders confidently align their business with investor expectations and diligence standards.
The Scale-Up CTO
Essential reading for CTOs preparing to present post-investment—what to communicate, how to position, and what boards expect.
Founder Exit Readiness
Planning to exit in 2–5 years? This guide walks you through what to prepare and how to approach the journey from the founder’s seat.
Your Rock-Solid Exit Strategy
A tactical template to help you design and deliver a strong exit plan—starting from where you are right now.
10 Common IT Due Diligence Problems & Solutions
Cuts through the noise and surfaces the most common technical blockers during diligence—with advice on how to resolve them.
📊 Scorecards & Workbooks
The CTO Scorecard
A diagnostic tool to uncover blind spots in your technical leadership, delivery, and strategy—ideal pre-due diligence.
Accelerate Post-Merger Integration
A workbook packed with tools for leaders to align teams, systems, and culture after acquisition or merger. Critical if you want value realisation, not just deal closure.
🧠 Infographics for Busy Execs
Short on time? These punchy, visual-first infographics give you fast insight into common pitfalls and overlooked issues:
- 10 Issues Found During IT Due Diligence and How to Address Them
- Evidence of the IT Budget for Tech Due Diligence
- Tech Due Diligence: Essential Success Factors
- Common Issues in Early-Stage Firms
- Future Categories for Tech Due Diligence
These are particularly useful for aligning internal teams and making the invisible visible—fast.
Why These Resources Exist
Our work in tech due diligence has taught us one key truth: readiness isn’t reactive.
Founders often assume they’ll tidy things up once the offer comes. In reality, investors and acquirers expect a well-run ship from day one of discussions. These resources help companies think ahead—so you’re not caught out by basic oversights, misaligned metrics, or fuzzy roadmaps.
What’s Next?
If you’re serious about growth, fundraising, or exit in the next 12–36 months, now’s the time to start. These resources won’t just help you prepare—they’ll shape how your company thinks, speaks, and operates.
And that’s where real value is created.
If youre a CTO you can check if your tech is exit ready by taking this free assessment we created based on the hundreds of DD project we’ve undertaken.
