Your End-to-end Technical Assessment for Risk-Free Acquisitions

Sphere’s Technical Due Diligence Service mitigates risks in any deal scenario by rapidly tailoring and assessing a company’s software solutions, architecture, infrastructure, scalability, and teams to guide your investment thesis.

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Mitigate Potential Blind Spots

Each Technical Due Diligence by Sphere includes conducting a thorough analysis of the code base, infrastructure, and its architecture. Our team of strategic advisors identifies vulnerabilities and risks, scalability and throughput limitations, and deviation from best practices, compiling meaningful and actionable insights for your first 100 days.

This type of engagement helps uncover growth and scalability opportunities, and informs investors and founders into the tech-state of the solution being acquired. As the result, you get fact-based insights to inform your strategic acquisition decisions and prepare for post-acquisition integration long before the deal is closed.

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How Technical Due Diligence Shapes Successful Acquisitions

Technical Due Diligence is a critical step in the M&A process that provides in-depth insights into the technological aspects of a business’s technology operations and the state of its solution, helping investors and acquirers make informed decisions and plan effectively for your post-merger integration.

Critical Architecture Decision Analysis

Prospect Analysis and Scalability Forecasting

Code Quality and Best Practices Review

Technical Debt Assessment

Recommendation and Plan for Post-Aquisition

Full Analysis of the Target Solution

Technology Platform Review

Evaluate the quality and structure of the complete solution. Includes a code review, APIs, data structure and implementation best practices related to software architecture, CI/CD, team, documentation and 3rd-party integrations.
Development Process Audit

Examination of internal development tools and implementation processes to assess the team’s experience and capability to properly design and scale the product and provide ongoing support for critical issues.
Technical Debt Assessment

We identify specific sections within the solution where refactoring is required to address the inefficiency and security concerns. We discover code quality issues, design and, infrastructure limitations, outdated dependencies, and process inefficiencies to ensure full alignment to best practices.

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For Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms

We work with and provide to VC and PE firms crucial technical evaluations of a target company’s technical capabilities and posture, infrastructure and secure development best-practices, enabling informed investments decisions and pre-planned risk mitigation activities.
Private and Public Organizations

We work with private and public organizations preparing for an acquisition and seeking expert assistance in identifying risk-areas in their technology and operations which would be flagged during an upcoming Technical Due Diligence audit, enabling remediation and planning for a smooth and success M&A review.

How Does Our Technical Due Diligence Process Work?

We understand the frequently sensitive nature of technical due diligence assessments. Our team operates with promptness and strict confidentiality, with each completed TDD assessment typically taking 4 weeks or less.

Understand The Investment Objectives

Identify the assessment’s objectives and key parameters.
Establish Assessment Focus Areas

Based on your goals, our team recommends typical key areas and specialized objectives to be analyzed during the assessment.
Discover, Assess, Report

Our tailored analysis team commences with the hands-on assessment, delivering an audience-tailored report within just a few weeks.
Post Acquisition Support

Our team helps you with executing on the post-acquisition plans. We provide the staff and software development resources during the post-acquisition stage as you execute on your 100-day strategy.

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Technical Due Diligence FAQ

What is Technical Due Diligence (TDD)?

Technical Due Diligence (TDD) stands as a comprehensive examination of the technical infrastructure and operational capabilities of a product, software or organization prior to the onset of a merger or acquisition (M&A). Typically initiated by the acquiring entity or investor, Technical Due Diligence services dives into all aspects including products, software, strategic roadmaps, and other pivotal elements influencing the technical robustness of the company. In essence, Technical Due Diligence services provides a panoramic view of the actual worth of the company and its capacity to deliver on pre-M&A commitments.

Private equity entities possess a multiple options to enhance a company’s operations. Foremost among these is an invariably the technological front.

The companies can aim to increase the value by 15% to 20% through swift changes. Over 90% of companies can promptly enhance their overall functionality, profitability, and consequently, their valuation, simply by adeptly leveraging appropriate platforms and integrations across the organization.

During M&A transactions, this insight assumes the big importance for two compelling reasons. Firstly, comprehending the platforms, integrations, and technological solutions already in use by the business is crucial as they significantly impact its overall value and functionality. Secondly, if the business is not operating at optimal efficiency, prioritizing technological upgrades post-transaction could be a pivotal initial move.

In recent years, technology has emerged as more central than ever to organizational performance and competitive differentiation, transcending far beyond just tech-centric companies to embrace every industry. Most companies now rely on technology to achieve peak performance within their respective sectors. Consequently, conducting thorough technology due diligence has become a crucial step for navigating mergers, acquisitions, and beyond, both within and beyond the tech sphere.

Technical due diligence serves to spotlight technology blind spots that organizations may skip. During the M&A process, identifying and fixing these gaps is crucial to bring the technology infrastructure up to par. For instance, many organizations operate with outdated applications that are no longer supported, potentially exposing them to vulnerabilities. Outdated infrastructures may also struggle to cope with the high load data flow, impeding operational efficiency.

At Sphere, a company specialised in technical due diligence services, we recognize the dynamic nature of M&A transactions and strive to expedite timelines for accelerated value realization. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, we drive investment growth and enhance valuations. Our team comprises seasoned technologists and business practitioners adept at fostering top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency.

As a goal-oriented, client-centric consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions in real-time. Our track record of success, coupled with our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, positions us as trusted partners throughout the M&A lifecycle. Contact Sphere Partners, a technical due diligence company today to unlock the full potential of your transactions and realize your highest ambitions.

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