Technical Due Diligence Experts

What we assess

Our evaluation framework covers a wide range of technical domains to ensure a complete and reliable evaluation.

Regulatory Compliance & Certification Readiness

We conduct a thorough review of the organization’s and product’s alignment with all relevant regional and international regulatory frameworks. This includes evaluating documentation, processes, and controls to ensure readiness for certifications such as GDPR, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISO 27001, and others. Our assessment identifies potential compliance gaps, risks to market entry, and ongoing obligations, providing actionable recommendations to achieve and maintain regulatory approval in target markets.

System Reliability & Safety

Our assessment focuses on the robustness and dependability of systems and products under real-world conditions. We evaluate uptime, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and incident response protocols, as well as architectural resilience under load. We also review safety-critical features, failure mode analysis, and the implementation of monitoring and alerting systems. Reliability modeling techniques are applied to estimate product lifetime and inform proactive maintenance strategies, ensuring long-term operational stability and user safety.

Cybersecurity & Data Protection

We examine the security posture of applications, infrastructure, and data management practices. This includes reviewing access controls, authentication mechanisms, vulnerability management, encryption, and incident response capabilities. We assess compliance with global security standards and data protection regulations, identifying weaknesses that could expose the organization to cyber threats or data breaches. Our recommendations help strengthen defenses and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets.

Scalability & Architecture

We analyze the design and scalability of both software and hardware architectures, ensuring they can support current and future business needs. This includes evaluating backend and frontend systems, deployment models, cloud infrastructure, and integration points. We assess the ability of the architecture to handle increased loads, support new features, and integrate with third-party systems, providing guidance on improvements to enable seamless growth and adaptability.

Engineering Maturity & Practices

Our review covers the maturity and effectiveness of engineering processes, including development workflows, code quality, testing coverage, and deployment pipelines. We assess the use of best practices such as version control, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and documentation standards. This evaluation provides insight into the team’s ability to deliver reliable, maintainable, and scalable solutions, and highlights opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce technical debt.

Product & Platform Readiness

We assess whether the technology platform is capable of supporting current operations and future product ambitions. This includes performance benchmarking, scalability analysis, and alignment between product strategy and technical execution. We evaluate the readiness of the platform for market expansion, integration into larger portfolios, and support for new features or business models, ensuring the technology can deliver on strategic objectives.

Hardware & Embedded Systems

We conduct a detailed review of hardware design, component selection, and integration with software and embedded systems. This includes evaluating the use of real-time operating systems (RTOS), modular design principles, power management strategies, and support for over-the-air (OTA)updates. We assess manufacturability, certification readiness, and lifecycle management, ensuring hardware platforms are robust, scalable, and ready for future iterations.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Risk

Our assessment examines the organization’s ability to scale production, maintain quality, and manage supplier relationships. We review manufacturing workflows, quality control processes, lean manufacturing principles, traceability protocols, and defect prevention measures. We also assess supply chain resilience, identifying risks related to single-source suppliers, geopolitical factors, and logistics, and provide recommendations to strengthen supply chain robustness and support global distribution.

Lifecycle Planning & Maintenance Strategy

We evaluate strategies for managing the entire lifecycle of products and systems, from initial deployment through to end-of-life. This includes planning for maintainability, support for future product iterations, and the implementation of proactive maintenance programs. We assess the use of remote monitoring, OTA updates, and end-of-life management processes, ensuring products remain secure, reliable, and cost-effective throughout their operational life.

Intellectual Property & Software Compliance

We review the organization’s approach to intellectual property (IP) management and software compliance. This includes assessing IP ownership, licensing arrangements, and the use of third-party or open-source components. We identify risks related to IP infringement, license violations, and software audits, providing guidance on best practices for protecting proprietary technology and ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and contractual obligations.

Technical due diligence

Clarity, Confidence, and Control in Every Technology Investment.

What we assess

"Technical due diligence is not just about identifying risks. It is about giving our clients the clarity and confidence to make the right decisions at the right time."

Insights

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