Technology Due Diligence

We provide investors and boards with a clear, ROI-driven assessment of technical maturity to secure transactions and maximize exit value.

The Valuation Challenge

In mid-market M&A, the question isn't just "does it work?", but "does the technology support the valuation?"

Undiscovered technical debt, poor scalability, or fragmented data flows can significantly devalue an asset or hinder the post-acquisition investment thesis.

We bridge the gap between technical complexity and financial performance, ensuring that IT is a growth enabler, not a bottleneck.

Technical Debt vs. Exit Value

Unchecked technical debt acts as a silent drag on the EBITDA multiple. Our DD process uncovers these hidden liabilities.

Our Tech Due Diligence Expertise

Deep technical audits conducted by entrepreneurs who understand the reality of scaling software businesses.

Architecture & Code

Full Stack Audit (Front, Back, Middle)
Technical Debt & Library Obsolescence
Scalability & Infrastructure Robustness
CI/CD Pipelines & Deployment Maturity
Third-Party Dependencies & Risks

Data & Reporting

Data Quality & Reliability Assessment
Flow Analysis (APIs & ERP Interfacing)
Data Hub Structure & Master Data Mgmt
Automated Reporting & BI Reliability
Data Security & Governance Protocols

Org & Security

Team Skills & Ownership Review
IT Budgeting & Staffing Benchmarks
Compliance: SLA, PRA/DRP & Security
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Business-IT Alignment Strategy

The Stratos Approach

"We don't just list risks. We evaluate the asset's ability to deliver the future strategic plan."

Stratos adopts an entrepreneurial lens. Unlike traditional consulting firms, our experts have built and scaled platforms. We focus on "The Tipping Point" — identifying where the current system will break and what investment is required to reach the next growth milestone.

Audit Process & Deliverables

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Immersion & Discovery

We start with a comprehensive review of the Data Room and technical documentation. We gain access to code repositories and conduct deep-dive interviews with the CTO and lead architects to understand the "Build vs Buy" history and current priorities.

Source Code Access (GitHub/GitLab)
Management Interviews
Infrastructure Dashboard Review

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Deep-Dive Analysis

Our experts perform a "stress test" on the three core pillars: Architecture, Data, and Organization. We identify critical "showstoppers"—points of failure that could prevent scaling or create security vulnerabilities during the investment period.

Static Code Analysis
Data Flow Mapping
Technical Debt Quantification

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Strategic Roadmap

We prioritize our findings based on ROI and business impact. We provide a 12-to-24-month remediation roadmap, detailing the exact investments (Capex/Opex) needed to align the technology with the equity story.

Remediation Cost Estimates
Post-Deal Execution Plan
Scalability Gap Analysis

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Executive Delivery

We deliver a decision-ready report for the board and investors. This includes a high-level Risk Matrix (One-Pager), a comprehensive technical audit, and an oral presentation to detail recommended scenarios.