Technical Due Diligence

Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)

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We help you navigate the intricacies of technology vetting during the acquisition of target companies for a SPAC

Quandary Peak’s team of entrepreneurs, technology executives, and security experts create a wealth of technical knowledge to assess technology investment or acquisitions. Our experts have deep understanding of PE, VC, and SPAC investments. We advise clients regarding:

  • Architectural readiness
  • Software development process maturity
  • Scalability
  • Modularity
  • Exposure to open-source risk
  • Strategic roadmap
  • Key team members

Let our decades of experience in startups and technology assessments guide your next SPAC transaction

Having helped numerous private equity and VC firms with our deep understanding of various technologies, we can provide comprehensive technical analysis of target companies in SPAC transactions.

Quandary Peak Research provides in-depth analysis of architectural readiness, software development maturity, scalability, modularity, and exposure to open-source risk ahead of a target acquisition. Our team of seasoned consultants have extensive experience in leading and evaluating SaaS, enterprise and consumer-facing startups, and security products protecting some of the biggest organizations in the world.

Considering a SPAC transaction? Contact us for a free, confidential consultation.

Example Case Study
Hotel Planner + Reservations.com SPAC

We were tasked by our client Astrea Acquisition Group, a SPAC, to conduct a technical evaluation as part of the three-way merger of top brands in the hospitality space.

Our Approach

We performed an in-depth analysis of Hotel Planner and Reservations.com's software architecture, software development process, source code quality, and their use of open-source third-party libraries.

More Practice Areas of Due Diligence
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Case Studies

See how we have helped our clients successfully deploy $1.1B in smart transactions and avoid $600M in bad transactions.

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Startup Technical Valuation

Our experts evaluate technical aspects such as intellectual property, technology, and product development, in order to better understand the potential market value of a startup.

Software startup investment
Startup Investment

We help our clients make technology-informed investment decisions by providing unique insights around the quality of software developed by target companies.

Technology M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions

Our clients benefit from Quandary Peak's years of extensive experience assisting with technical due diligence for M&A transactions.

Post Merger Integration
Post Merger Integration

Over 50% of M&A transactions eventually fail. We help you avoid these risks and unlock the full potential in your M&A transaction.

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Sell-Side Technology Diligence

Troubling findings during buy-side diligence can cost your company the entire transaction. Know what to expect and avoid costly findings and delays ahead of the buy-side diligence.

Startup acquihire
Startup Acqui-hire

As former technology executives, we understand the importance of teams in acqui-hires. We conduct interviews, review cultural and technical fit, and consider key employees’ preferences.

Technology commercialization
Technology Commercialization

We analyze the relevant technology space and consider a new service’s place within it by studying the competitive landscape, existing offerings, and potential to disrupt.

Technology Consulting
Technology Strategy Consulting

We provide unbiased advice to our clients on consequential and strategic technology decisions informed by our deep industry knowledge.

Meet Our Team

Mahdi Eslamimehr | VP of Litigation
Mahdi Eslamimehr, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President Los Angeles

Dr. Mahdi Eslamimehr is an award-winning computer scientist and a senior tech executive in the software product and service industry. He has years of experience in leading tech companies around the world, including Ericsson R&D Center, Samsung Electronics R&D Labs, SAP Research Lab, and Y Combinator.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseProgram Analysis
Jae Young Bang | Director of Software Development
Jae Young Bang, PhD
Director of Software Development Los Angeles

Dr. Jae Young Bang is a Senior Computer Scientist and the Director of Software Development with over a decade of experience in software engineering. He currently serves as a testifying expert and source code reviewer in software litigation including patent/copyright infringement and breach-of-contract matters. Jae also leads software research and development efforts.

LitigationLitigationTestifying and Consulting Expert
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseSocial Media
Brad Ulrich - Software Expert Witness
Brad Ulrich
VP of Health IT & Audits Nashville

Brad Ulrich has a diverse career as a computer scientist, software engineer, technology manager, and entrepreneur. His experience spans software design, programming, patent management, healthcare, mobile devices, startups, technology licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert
Health ITFocus AreaSoftware & Standards
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseHealth IT & Standards
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
Gordon MacKay | Senior Software Consultant
Gordon MacKay
Principal Software Consultant Austin

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
Jason Frankovitz | Director of Software Class Actions
Jason Frankovitz
Director of Software Class Actions Los Angeles

As a developer and CTO, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for 30 years. He has worked as a programmer, software development manager, technical analyst, CTO, and mentor in a wide variety of industries including social media, digital entertainment, and online advertising.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert
Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseWeb Applications

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