Why it matters
Technology risk drives post-close cost: modernization capex, security incidents and delivery problems that were invisible in an interview-led review. Investors need structural clarity before capital is deployed.
What is technology due diligence?
Definition
Technology due diligence is the assessment of a target company’s software, architecture, security, infrastructure and engineering organization to identify risks and investment needs before a transaction. Modern technology due diligence inspects the systems directly - code, cloud, pipelines, runtime and operational data - instead of relying mainly on interviews and documents.
In short
Key takeaways.
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Traditional diligence samples code and documents; many risks live outside the codebase.
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Correlating signals across code, security, cloud, DevOps and runtime reveals systemic risk.
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Findings should carry evidence and translate into valuation and post-close plans.
How it works
Technology due diligence, step by step.
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Scope the decision
Agree the investment question and which systems are in scope.
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Connect read-only
Access repositories, cloud accounts, CI/CD and ticketing without changing anything.
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Analyze each layer
Code structure and debt, runtime topology, cloud/IaC/IAM exposure, delivery stability, operational signal and security posture.
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Correlate
Cross-layer correlation surfaces hidden modernization complexity, security exposure concentration and delivery fragility.
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Report with evidence
Findings, scores and a remediation roadmap, each linked to the evidence behind it.
How OpenAna does it
OpenAna’s Technology Intelligence Index™ is a structured, cross-layer investigation of code, cloud, architecture and operations, delivered in editions for PE/VC deal teams, portfolio operations and technology leaders. It pairs with M&A contract and technical diligence across the data room.
FAQ
Common questions about technology due diligence.
Typically between LOI and close in an acquisition or investment, and increasingly post-close to plan value creation.
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