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AI Risk in Due Diligence: Data, Ethics, and the Black Box Problem
Iincreasingly, we start a Technical Due Diligence to be told that the target company’s edge lies in its “AI-driven technology”. This is almost always said with confidence and with a slide or two showing impressive-looking performance metrics. But the moment we begin to examine that claim in detail, the tone changes. The conversation becomes more…
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Who Said My Business Was Immature?
Sometimes businesses are surprised, shocked or outraged if they score low in terms of business maturity. This might be a misunderstanding of what business maturity means, and what it might mean for them. Every great company starts with a simple idea — a spark of insight that ignites the entrepreneurial spirit. However, an idea alone…
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Just what is Technical Debt?
Technical debt refers to the additional work and future costs that arise when a company opts for a quick, easy solution now instead of a more efficient and long-term approach. It’s like taking a shortcut that saves time initially but requires more effort to fix later. Technical debt can accumulate in various forms, such as…
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Security, a gateway to securing funding
When private equity firms consider investing in a company, they need to ensure that every aspect of the business is sound, particularly its security and compliance measures. Whereas other components of a Technical Due Diligence (TDD) can, and do, change valuations, speed up or slow down the transaction, or mean that warranties are defined, security…
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Why is “Product” important in Technical Due Diligence?
An important dimension that a Technical Due Diligence (TDD) considers are the company’s products or services from a technical standpoint. This article explores what product evaluation entails, why it’s important, and the kinds of questions and evidence that investors seek during this assessment. What is Product Evaluation? Product evaluation involves a detailed analysis of a…
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Technology Infrastructure in Technical Due Diligence
When a private equity firm considers investing in a company, one of the crucial steps they take is conducting Technical Due Diligence (TDD). A significant part of TDD is evaluating the company’s technology infrastructure. This article will delve into what technology infrastructure entails, why it’s important, and the kinds of questions and evidence that investors…
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What is Technical Due Diligence?
We conduct engagements on behalf of Private Equity Investment companies who are looking to invest in a given target company, often known as Series-B funding. Technical Due Diligence (TDD) is a critical part of the investment process, aimed at assessing the technical aspects of a company before a transaction. This enables investors to make informed…