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Technical Due Diligence

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We help investors understand the true quality, risks, value, and long-term viability of the technology they are acquiring.​

Our experts support some of the nation’s most complex and high profile software IP transactions, code quality, security vulnerabilities, identify architectural weaknesses, hidden IP liabilities, and future risks that standard TDD providers often overlook.

We provide clear, defensible insights that help investors protect capital, validate valuations, and strengthen long-term strategy.

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DEEP EXPERIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS AND LITIGATION Our work on hundreds of technology transactions and software litigation matters forms the foundation of our technical due diligence practice.

While many firms review code for surface-level quality, we analyze technology for structural risk, sustainability, and potential legal exposure too. Our team evaluates a company’s technology, engineering maturity, and intellectual property with a level of rigor shaped by high-stakes disputes and complex software investigations.

We support investment and M&A decisions across AI and machine learning, fintech, ed-tech, SaaS, and other software-driven sectors. Our assessments are prompt, balanced, and focused on providing accurate insight into both risk and long-term technical viability.

Before drafting your term sheet, contact us for a free, confidential consultation.

Tech DD Services

Technical Due Diligence for Software Transactions

We collaborate with investors, angels, Private Equities (Corporate) Venture Capitals, Banks, Funds, and corporate development  teams to evaluate a target’s technology, team maturity, and intellectual property with precision and clarity.

Our experts help you understand true technical readiness and debt long-term risks, and the factors that influence valuation and deal confidence.

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Transaction Strategy

We analyze the company’s strategic position and market validation and gap analysis to understand how technology choices support or limit growth. This work helps you evaluate how well the business is aligned with market demand, competitive forces, and long-term investment objectives.

  • Corporate Growth Trajectory
  • Ecosystem Adoption
  • IP & IA Monetization and Licensing
  • Market Landscape Survey
  • Business Plan Evaluation
  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Organizing Maturity and Readiness

Due Diligence Risk Assessments

We investigate the core technical factors that influence product quality, reliability, scalability, security, and long-term sustainability. These assessments reveal material risks, hidden liabilities, and opportunities to strengthen value before or during a transaction.

  • Software Source Code Evaluation
  • Software Development Assessment
  • Software Architecture Assessment
  • Data Engineering Analysis
  • Machine-Learning & AI Analysis
  • AI Model Throughput, Resiliency, and Scalability
  • Open-Source License Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Analysis
  • Usability Testing and Analysis
  • Key Team Member Interviews and Team Maturity
  • IT Security & Data Privacy
  • Adherence to Industry Standards and Best Practices
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Review

Valuation

We quantify how technical assets and engineering realities influence financial outcomes. Our valuation work supports informed deal modeling by connecting technical quality, market potential, and cost structures to accurate investment projections.

  • Intellectual Property
  • Intangible Asset
  • Financial Modeling
  • Technical Net Present Value
  • Cost-of-Replication

Transaction Structuring

We guide teams through the financial and contractual structure of a deal to ensure alignment between technical findings and transaction terms. This helps organizations negotiate effectively and prepare for potential risks uncovered during diligence.

  • Term Sheet Development and Review
  • Deal Process Management
  • Comparable Transaction Analysis

Post-Merger Integration

We support integration planning by evaluating how technology stacks, teams, and processes will combine after the transaction. This work reduces uncertainty and prepares organizations for a stable transition that protects value and accelerates future growth.

  • Technology Stack Integration
  • Product/Service Roadmap Merge Analysis
  • Leadership Alignment and Cultural Integration
  • Team Merge Planning
  • Change Management
  • 310K+ Identified Vulnerabilities
  • 73K+ Detected Bugs
  • 233+ Repositories Scanned
  • 5.5K+ Licenses Scanned
  • 788+ Open Source License Risks

Over 10 years of experience in technology evaluation for startup investments and M&A transactions

  • IP and intangible asset valuation
  • Software interoperability, and scalability
  • Process, practices, tools analysis
  • Team interviews: people & skills
  • Open source licensing analysis
  • Software uniqueness, and quality
  • Risk assessment
  • Due diligence reports
  • Technology assessment reports

Trusted Technical Due Diligence Across High-Impact Industries and Technologies

Our experts deliver reliable assessments across diverse markets and technologies, helping investors understand the true condition and potential of software-driven businesses.

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Industries
  • Auto
  • Energy
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Health
  • Insurance
  • Marketing
  • Media/News
  • Real Estate
  • Space
  • Telecom
Technologies
  • AI/ML
  • Big Data
  • BioTech
  • BioEngineering
  • Blockchain
  • Cloud
  • CyberSecurity
  • Fintech
  • NLP
  • SaaS
  • Wireless
What Investors Often Miss

Common Risks That Undermine Technology Investments

Software-driven investments often fail when teams underestimate hidden technical liabilities or rely on surface-level reviews. Effective due diligence requires understanding how engineering choices, tech stack, architecture, and team maturity affect long-term value. The challenges below frequently lead to misjudged valuations, unclear risk profiles, or costly surprises after a deal closes.

Six Critical Risks To Avoid In Software Investments
Hidden Technical Debt

Unseen code quality issues and outdated architectural decisions reduce engineering velocity and distort true product value.

Unverified Performance Claims

Teams often rely on benchmarks without validating system behavior under real-world load, leading to overstated scalability or stability.

Security and Compliance Gaps

Unidentified vulnerabilities or missing regulatory controls create material legal and operational exposure after the deal closes.

Incompatible Architectures

Systems built with conflicting frameworks, data models, or integration patterns can delay post-acquisition alignment and increase costs.

Fragile Engineering Practices

Inconsistent development processes, inadequate documentation, or weak testing frameworks limit a team’s ability to deliver predictable output.

Overestimated Roadmaps

Product plans that do not account for technical constraints produce inaccurate valuation assumptions and missed growth targets.

Investors that identify these risks early gain clearer valuations, stronger negotiation positions, and the confidence to proceed with technology investments that support long-term strategy.

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Our Technical Due Diligence Specialists with Proven Industry Expertise

We bring together senior engineers, architects, and technical investigators whose work informs valuations, uncovers risk, and supports confident investment strategy.
Mahdi Eslamimehr | VP of Litigation
Mahdi Eslamimehr PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President Los Angeles

Mahdi is an award-winning computer scientist and USC professor with leadership experience at Ericsson, Samsung, SAP, Y Combinator Research, and Clarity Global. He has advised Fortune 500 firms on $5.6B in M&A deals, served as an expert witness in 100+ litigation matters, and contributes to AI governance at UCLA and Harvard Business Review.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseProgram Analysis
William Luk | Regional Director, Northern California
William Luk
Regional Director, Northern California Bay Area

William Luk is an entrepreneur, software executive, and developer with over 20 years of experience in network and computer security. William has developed and led product teams to deliver enterprise class firewall, intrusion detection / prevention systems, database security, and data security / privacy solutions at Symantec and several security startups.

LitigationLitigationTestifying & Consulting Expert
Health ITFocus AreaSoftware Engineering & Security
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseEmbedded Systems & Security
Rick Watts | Enterprise Architecture & IT Expert
Rick Watts JD, PMP, PSEM
Enterprise Architecture & IT Expert Washington D.C.

Rick Watts’ exceptional career in information systems implementation spans 30 years. As an experienced and certified Enterprise Architect, Project Management Professional, and Software Engineering Master, his formidable expertise is well-suited for disputes involving enterprise software implementation, technical architecture and design, and systems integration delivery.

LitigationLitigationTestifying Expert
Health ITFocus AreaEnterprise Software & Architecture
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseMergers & Acquisitions
Gordon MacKay | Senior Software Consultant
Gordon MacKay
Principal Software Consultant San Antonio

Gordon MacKay is a software and systems expert and technical executive with experience in telecom, network security, and SaaS/Cloud platforms. Gordon has led teams in architecting, developing, and deploying a multi‑tenant SaaS-based vulnerability management platform and scanning solution which is being used worldwide by fortune 500 organizations as part of their ongoing cyber defense programs.

LitigationLitigationConsulting Expert
Health ITFocus AreaCloud & App Security
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseCybersecurity Analysis
Minh N. Do | Software Consultant
Minh Do
Senior Software Consultant Los Angeles

Minh is a computer scientist, software engineer, and entrepreneur, backed by a robust educational background. Experienced in building and operating scalable, high-availability, distributed infrastructures, and familiar with the latest AI/ML technologies, he is a valuable asset at the intersection of computer science and legal contexts.

LitigationLitigationConsulting Expert
Gautham Koorma | Principal Consultant
Gautham Koorma
Principal Consultant Bay Area

Gautham conducts rigorous technical analysis to support expert reports and testimony in complex software-related litigation. With 10+ years of experience in digital forensics, ML, and IP strategy, he brings expertise in synthetic media detection, AI robustness, and reverse engineering to deliver actionable insights.

LitigationLitigationSource Code Analyst
Patent ServicesPatent SpecialtiesAI/ML & Gaming Engines

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Technical Due Diligence for Every Stage of Software Investment

Our experts deliver reliable, scenario-specific technical assessments that cover everything from startup valuation to M&A, commercialization, and post-merger alignment.

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