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IT Due Diligence for Investors

IT Due Diligence is critical for investors who want to minimise risk and maximise returns

As an investor, you know that understanding the technology of a target business is crucial to making a wise investment decision. But sifting through all of the technical jargon can be daunting and time-consuming. That’s where our IT due diligence services come in.

Our team of experts will evaluate the technology of a target business, uncovering any risks or opportunities that might impact the bottom line. We’ll also identify the key areas to focus on to maximize EBITDA.

With our due diligence services, you can be confident that you’re making a sound investment decision.

The Technology Challenges in new portfolio businesses

Investors always face risks when investing in a new business, but one of the most prevalent risks is not checking the business’s technology.
IT Due Diligence is the process of assessing a company’s technology, particularly its ability to meet its current and future needs. By not checking technology, investors are missing out on a critical opportunity to assess the risk of the investment.


Furthermore, they may also be unaware of potential threats that the technology poses to the business. For these reasons, investors must take the time to perform IT Due Diligence when considering any new investment.

Be assured with a robust IT Due Diligence methodology

  • The objective is to produce a report that addresses the most cynical reader’s questions & challenges
  • We keep our interactions with employees as short as reasonably possible
  • We report back to you throughout the engagement

A typical engagement lasts 3-6 weeks, including time to address concerns.

Assess

2 weeks
  • Assess technology is able to meet current and future needs
  • Establish business model & value proposition
  • Analysis of documents & interviews
  • Tech Assessment
  • Red Flag Report

Challenge

1 - 2 weeks
  • Management briefings
  • Follow-up requests
  • Code review
  • Recommended Actions
  • Debate & Challenge
  • Align to other Due Diligence work streams
  • Time to address concerns, if any

Transform

1 - 2 weeks
  • Re-assess critical areas
  • Final Report
  • Management Briefing

Typical Scope

You need a comprehensive view of technology to fully understand what is needed to support the investment thesis:

Assess the state of the art, identify the key players and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Consider the potential applications of the technology and assess the market opportunity.
Conduct a detailed analysis of the technology itself, looking at its feasibility, commercial potential and scalability.
Provide our recommendations on whether to proceed with an investment.

How IT Due Diligence can benefit you

Our IT Due Diligence services help organisations to identify and assess the key risks and opportunities associated with a particular technology. In doing so, our clients can make more informed decisions about whether or not to proceed with an acquisition or investment.

As a result, our clients can avoid costly mistakes and realise significant benefits from their technology investments.

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