Technical Due Diligence
What is Technical Due Diligence?
Technical due diligence is a key step to determine the technical health of a business or software product. Cybersecurity, quality of code, and efficiency of digital infrastructure are critical components of mitigating risk and ensuring sustained value in emerging products. Gaps in these processes reduce the value of great companies. Our partnership helps investors understand what technology is powering a business or assets.
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Our Process
Planning
Define the scope and objectives of the technical due diligence.
Identify the key areas to focus on, such as software, hardware, infrastructure, security, and intellectual property.
Data Collection
Request and review relevant technical documents, such as architecture diagrams, system specifications, source code, and development practices.
Conduct interviews with key technical personnel to gather insights into the technology stack and development processes.
Technical Architecture & Infrastructure Review
Evaluate the architecture of the technology stack, including software, hardware, and network infrastructure.
Assess the scalability, reliability, and performance of the systems in place.
Review cloud usage, data centers, and disaster recovery plans.
Development Analysis
Conduct a detailed code review to assess code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
Evaluate the development methodologies, version control practices, and release management processes.
Assess the technical debt and potential refactoring needs.
Security & Compliance
Review security practices, including vulnerability management, encryption, and access controls.
Assess compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
Evaluate the company’s incident response plan and data protection measures.
Reporting & Recommendations
Compile findings into a legible, comprehensive report.
Provide recommendations for addressing issues and improving the technical infrastructure and processes.
Present the findings to stakeholders and discuss the next steps.
Why Partner with FE International?
FE International provides a dedicated, highly specialized partnership that understands the ins and outs of the lower middle market tech industry.
Since 2010, we’ve analyzed thousands of tech companies with our data-driven process, so we understand the metrics that matter when analyzing the financials of a business. Our team of licensed CFAs and CAs is specialized in international transactions with locations in New York City, London, Mumbai, Miami, and San Francisco.
Our Services
Exit Planning Services
Your business is your work, your future is our responsibility. Our team provides comprehensive exit planning services to help ensure you’re ready to take the steps toward selling without leaving value on the table.
Quality of Earnings
Gain a transparent and accurate analysis of your target business’ reported earnings, like recurring transactions, market demand, and revenue stability. Make informed decisions with a comprehensive understanding of the financial integrity of a potential transaction.
Technical Due Diligence
Bridge the gap between investors and developers with our unbiased assessment of a product’s code quality, functionality, tech stack, and logic. Identify any weaknesses in security, compliance, scalability, and other factors influencing an investment.
409A Valuations
Issue stock options and equity with confidence with FE International’s 409A valuations. Stand up to regulatory review and drive strategic decision-making with clear, defensible valuation assessments.
Operational Due Diligence
Uncover the strengths and weaknesses of a business's operational process. Our analysis covers supply chain, logistics, procurement, and departmental efficiencies. Find the red flags and untapped potential of a target business.
Exit Planning Services
Your business is your work, your future is our responsibility. Our team provides comprehensive exit planning services to help ensure you’re ready to take the steps toward selling without leaving value on the table.
Quality of Earnings
Gain a transparent and accurate analysis of your target business’ reported earnings, like recurring transactions, market demand, and revenue stability. Make informed decisions with a comprehensive understanding of the financial integrity of a potential transaction.
Technical Due Diligence
Bridge the gap between investors and developers with our unbiased assessment of a product’s code quality, functionality, tech stack, and logic. Identify any weaknesses in security, compliance, scalability, and other factors influencing an investment.
409A Valuations
Issue stock options and equity with confidence with FE International’s 409A valuations. Stand up to regulatory review and drive strategic decision-making with clear, defensible valuation assessments.
Operational Due Diligence
Uncover the strengths and weaknesses of a business's operational process. Our analysis covers supply chain, logistics, procurement, and departmental efficiencies. Find the red flags and untapped potential of a target business.