Technology has become the backbone of nearly every successful business. For private equity firms, venture capital investors, corporate buyers, or even startups seeking investment, understanding the true state of a company's technology landscape is critical.
My Technology Due Diligence service provides a comprehensive, independent assessment of the technical risks, opportunities, and value of a target company's technology assets.
With my extensive experience in technology transformation, board-level decision-making, and startup investing, I help you uncover hidden risks, validate assumptions, and ensure that technology aligns with business goals before significant investments are made.
Client outcomes
Clients that engage me for Technology Due Diligence benefit from:
> Clear Risk Identification: Gain clarity on critical technology risks, including scalability, performance, security, and compliance gaps.
> Strategic Alignment: Ensure the target company's technology aligns with business strategy, growth plans, and market demands.
> Cost and Value Validation: Assess technology investments to ensure they are cost-effective and add tangible value.
> Scalability Insights: Understand whether the technology can scale with anticipated growth.
> Vendor and Partner Review: Evaluate third-party dependencies, agreements, and overall supplier health.
> Post-Acquisition Roadmap: Receive actionable recommendations for short- and long-term technology improvements.
Typical clients
My Technology Due Diligence service is typically sought by:
> Private equity firms and venture capital investors evaluating technology-heavy investments.
> Corporate buyers exploring mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investments.
> Board members, C-level executives, and investment committees responsible for technology-dependent decisions.
> Startups preparing for fundraising or significant growth phases.
When to order
You should consider a Technology Due Diligence engagement when:
> Evaluating a company for acquisition or investment.
> Preparing to merge with or acquire a company with significant technology assets.
> Considering large-scale technology investments in startups or scale-ups.
> Uncertain about the scalability, resilience, or reliability of technology in a target company.
Scope and approach
My Technology Due Diligence service follows a structured, tailored process, ensuring a deep dive into critical areas:
> Technology Stack Assessment: Review infrastructure, applications, and architecture.
> Scalability and Resilience: Evaluate whether systems can handle growth and remain robust.
> Technical Debt Analysis: Identify shortcuts, maintenance challenges, and obsolete technologies.
> Cybersecurity and Compliance: Assess risks related to data security, regulatory compliance, and privacy.
> Code Quality and Development Practices: Analyze software quality, testing, and CI/CD processes.
> Team and Vendor Review: Evaluate technology leadership, internal teams, and external vendors.
> Cost Analysis: Review technology-related expenses, licensing, and hosting costs.
> Strategic Fit: Assess technology’s alignment with business goals and growth plans.
After a comprehensive review, I present actionable insights and prioritized recommendations.
Engagement timeline
From initiation to final delivery, the Technology Due Diligence process typically takes 2-3 weeks, depending on the scope and the availability of key stakeholders.
Delivery
The final deliverables include:
> A detailed written report with findings, risk assessments, and recommendations.
> A presentation summarizing the key results, tailored for executive and board-level stakeholders.
> Optional follow-up discussions to clarify findings or develop post-deal technology roadmaps.
I deliver this mix of online and in-person engagement based on your needs. For critical stakeholder meetings, I recommend in-person participation whenever possible.
Why work with me
Why trust me with your Technology Due Diligence?
> Proven Experience: Former Big 4 CIO, non-executive board member, and advisor with a track record of delivering $250M+ in business value.
> Deep Expertise: Over 20 years of experience in financial services, professional services, and technology-intensive sectors.
> Investor Perspective: As an active startup investor, I understand the nuances of technology-driven businesses and their growth challenges.
> Independent and Objective: I offer a neutral, third-party assessment free from internal biases.
> Global Perspective: Extensive international experience across more than 15 countries and 30 industries.
What others are saying
"Henrico’s expertise and structured approach gave us unparalleled clarity during a critical acquisition. His insights on scalability and technical debt were game-changing."
— CFO, Private Equity Firm
"Having Henrico perform due diligence allowed us to uncover significant risks we would have missed otherwise. It was worth every cent."
— Partner, Big 4 Firm
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