Technical Due Diligence - Comprehensive Technology Assessment
The critical technology evaluation that drives investment and M&A decisions. Technical Due Diligence provides a structured, thorough assessment of a company's technology stack, engineering practices, security posture, team capabilities, and operational maturity. Whether preparing for a funding round, acquisition, or strategic partnership, a rigorous tech DD report builds investor confidence and identifies risks before they become deal-breakers.
40
Total Controls
2-6 weeks for assessment completion
Avg. Timeline
$10,000-$60,000
Avg. Cost
Typically performed per transaction or annually for portfolio monitoring
Renewal Cycle
Tech DD is not a penetration test
Technology Due Diligence is an architectural and operational readiness review. It evaluates how technology is built, maintained, and scaled - not whether it can be broken into. Penetration tests check for exploitable vulnerabilities in running systems. Tech DD checks whether the engineering organization, codebase, infrastructure, and team can support the business through its next growth phase.
A typical Tech DD engagement produces a structured report covering all 40 controls across five categories: code quality, architecture, security posture, team structure, and operations. The output includes a risk-rated findings list, gap analysis, and remediation roadmap - formatted for investors, boards, and technical leadership.
Who uses Tech DD assessments
PE analysts
Evaluating technology risk before acquisition or growth investment. Need structured, comparable findings across portfolio companies.
VC partners
Assessing technical maturity during Series A-C due diligence. Looking for scalability signals and technical debt indicators.
Startup founders
Preparing for funding rounds or M&A. Running a self-assessment before investors bring their own auditors reduces surprises.
CTOs
Building an objective view of engineering health for the board. Tracking technical debt reduction and operational maturity over time.
M&A advisors
Including technology assessment as part of transaction due diligence alongside financial and legal review.
Independent consultants
Delivering structured Tech DD reports to clients using a consistent, repeatable framework rather than ad-hoc checklists.
Control Categories
Tech Due Diligence organizes 40 controls into 5 categories.
Key Statistics
Certification Timeline
2-6 weeks for assessment completion
Average time to achieve certification
Average Cost
$10,000-$60,000
Typical cost including audit fees
Renewal Cycle
Typically performed per transaction or annually for portfolio monitoring
Ongoing compliance requirements
Who Needs Tech Due Diligence?
Applicable Regions
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