Service / Tech Due Diligence

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.

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Our Tech Due Diligence Expertise

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

01 / Architecture
Architecture & Code
Full Stack Audit (Front, Back, Middle)
Technical Debt & Library Obsolescence
Scalability & Infrastructure Robustness
CI/CD Pipelines & Deployment Maturity
Third-Party Dependencies & Risks
02 / Data
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
03 / Organisation
Org & Security
Team Skills & Ownership Review
IT Budgeting & Staffing Benchmarks
Compliance: SLA, PRA/DRP & Security
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Business-IT Alignment Strategy

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.

The Stratos Approach

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

Audit Process & Deliverables

1

Immersion & Discovery

Comprehensive review of the Data Room and technical documentation. Deep-dive interviews with CTO and lead architects.

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Scalability & Infrastructure Robustness
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Management Interviews
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Infrastructure Dashboard Review
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Deep-Dive Analysis

Deep audit of the three core pillars: Architecture, Data, and Organization. We identify points of failure that could prevent scaling or create security vulnerabilities during the investment period.

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Static Code Analysis
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Data Flow Mapping
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Technical Debt Quantification
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Strategic Roadmap

Based on ROI and business impact. We provide a 12-to-24-month remediation roadmap, detailing the exact investments needed to align the technology with the equity story.

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Remediation Cost Estimates
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Post-Deal Execution Plan
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Scalability Gap Analysis
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Executive Delivery

Decision-ready report for the board and investors. This includes a high-level Risk Matrix, technical audit, and oral presentation to detail recommended scenarios.

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Executive summary (investor-ready)
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Detailed technical findings
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100-day post-acquisition plan
Perspectives

Insights

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April 2, 2024
Software

Which KPIs Should SaaS Businesses Monitor in 2026?‍

"Growth at all costs" is over. Stratos' framework prioritizes efficiency via NRR, CAC Payback, and LTV:CAC to drive sustainable SaaS profitability.

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January 8, 2026
Software

The Great Deflation: Why Building Tech Will Only Get Cheaper

Low-cost coders and AI tools give the easiest route to build tech-enabled companies. What this means for competitive moats and valuations.

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October 5, 2026
Software

Which KPIs Should SaaS Businesses Monitor in 2026?

"Growth at all costs" is over. Stratos' framework prioritizes efficiency via NRR, CAC Payback, and LTV:CAC to drive sustainable SaaS profitability.

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