Technical due diligence services for smarter investment decisions
We perform independent technical assessments to support better investment decisions. From architecture and scalability to team structure, delivery risk, and AI maturity, we uncover blind spots and help you evaluate whether the tech can support future growth.
Technical due
diligence for M&A
Business-aligned
technical assessments
Security, risk and scalability insights included
Product and architecture audit expertise
Our capabilities
Architecture & Code Reviews
Assess structure, scalability, and maintainability.
AI Readiness & Strategy Assessment
Evaluate AI maturity, data readiness, and adoption priorities.
Team & Process Evaluation
Analyze roles, delivery practices, and velocity.
Infrastructure & DevOps Check
Review hosting, automation, and environment readiness.
Security & Compliance Snapshot
Identify risks tied to standards and data exposure.
Product Scalability Analysis
Uncover bottlenecks that may hinder growth.
Technical Risk Reporting
Summarize findings in actionable, executive-level terms.
Actionable Recommendations
Get specific next steps on your particular use case.
What sets us apart
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Trusted tech partner for investors and operators
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Assessments aligned to the investment thesis
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Ongoing support beyond the assessment phase
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User experience considered in technical reviews
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A practical view of risk, not just technical findings
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The value of technical clarity
in high-stakes decisions
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PE firm building leaders in professional, infrastructure, and business services.
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This firm reached out to us for a quick analysis needed for a thesis evaluation on a multi-product multi-national company in the capital project planning industry. Our evaluation was crucial in understanding risks involved and what were the weakest points in the growth plan.
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The result: Our evaluation identified growing risks along with technical needs and debt that wasn’t properly addressed, allowing them to properly address those risks ahead of time.
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Lower mid-market PE scaling services firms via buy-and-build.
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The client required a deep evaluation of a newer company working in the governmental administration industry to identify the risks involved in its acquisition. Our results would allow them to confirm or reject suspicions and plan the acquisition growth with detail.
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The result: Our analysis brought up several deficiencies that allowed our customer to better evaluate the acquisition, including pricing, plan, and addressable needs. The security results also alerted them of the liabilities of the software they were acquiring.
Frequently asked
questions
What is technical due diligence?
Technical due diligence is an independent assessment of a company's technology stack, architecture, team, and delivery practices, conducted to support investment or acquisition decisions. It identifies risks, uncovers hidden debt, and evaluates whether the technology can support future growth at the pace the business plan requires. Making Sense conducts these assessments aligned to the deal context and investment thesis, not as a generic checklist.
What does a technical due diligence process include?
A thorough assessment covers architecture and code quality, scalability, infrastructure, security, team structure, delivery practices, and product roadmap feasibility. At Making Sense, each assessment is tailored to the deal context and investment thesis, so findings are relevant to the decisions that actually matter.
How is technical due diligence different from a technical audit?
A technical audit identifies issues. Technical due diligence translates those issues into strategic insight, helping investors understand how the technology supports or limits future growth, and what that means for valuation, integration, and post-acquisition planning.
How should a technical due diligence be tailored to each deal?
The investment strategy and business goals should define what gets prioritized. For a buy-and-build strategy, integration readiness matters most. For a growth equity deal, scalability and delivery velocity are key. Making Sense tailors every engagement to the deal context so findings map to the decisions that actually matter in that transaction.
How is AI capability evaluated during technical due diligence?
AI capability assessment goes beyond asking whether a company uses AI. It examines whether those initiatives are built on solid foundations, including data quality, model governance, and infrastructure readiness, or whether they rely on surface-level integrations that may carry hidden risk. Making Sense evaluates AI capability as part of every assessment, helping investors distinguish defensible AI advantages from implementations that look stronger than they are.
What are the most common risks found in tech due diligence?
The most frequently surfaced risks include undocumented technical debt, scalability bottlenecks that aren't visible under current load, security gaps tied to compliance standards, over-dependence on key personnel, and product roadmaps that exceed what the architecture can actually support. Making Sense surfaces these risks in terms that map directly to valuation and post-acquisition planning, not just as a technical inventory.
Do you provide actionable reports for non-technical audiences?
Yes. Making Sense delivers focused assessments that highlight what matters to investors, not just developers, with a clear qualification approach that translates technical findings into business-relevant terms.
What happens after a technical due diligence assessment is completed?
The assessment is the starting point, not the endpoint. Making Sense stays involved to help prioritize improvements, support integration planning, or design modernization roadmaps, turning insight into action.
Can you evaluate early-stage or fast-scaling startups?
Yes. Making Sense has assessed companies at different maturity levels and adjusted our criteria accordingly, without applying one-size-fits-all benchmarks.
Make the right technology decision
with clarity
A focused technical assessment reveals the risks, gaps, and priorities that matter.