Technical & Product Due Diligence
FoundationState provides independent Technical Due Diligence and Product Due Diligence for investors, acquirers, and technology-driven businesses. Evaluate technology and product risk before you invest.
Architecture Analysis
Deep-dive code & system review
Security Assessment
Risk identification & mitigation
Infrastructure Review
Cloud, resilience & scalability
Product Evaluation
Growth potential & market fit
Institutional Grade
Assessment rigour
Independent Review
Objective analysis
1-5 Week Delivery
Scaled to engagement size
Tiered Engagements
Small, Medium, Large
Two Core Services
We focus exclusively on Technical Due Diligence and Product Due Diligence -- the two assessments that matter most when evaluating technology-driven businesses.
Technical Due Diligence
Evaluate the technology foundation supporting a business -- architecture, infrastructure, security, and engineering capability.
- Architecture & system design
- Infrastructure & cloud
- Security posture
- Engineering organisation
Product Due Diligence
Assess whether the product architecture, strategy, and execution can support continued expansion and customer growth.
- Product architecture alignment
- Platform extensibility
- Roadmap feasibility
- Growth scalability
Choose the Right Engagement Size
Technical Due Diligence engagements are scoped to match the complexity of the target business and transaction requirements.
Focused assessment for early-stage companies or smaller technology platforms. Ideal for seed-to-Series A transactions.
Areas
5 focus points
Duration
1-2 weeks
Comprehensive evaluation for growth-stage companies with established technology platforms. Suited for Series B+ and mid-market transactions.
Areas
7 focus points
Duration
2-3 weeks
Enterprise-grade assessment for complex, multi-product technology organisations. Designed for large-scale PE and strategic transactions.
Areas
10 focus points
Duration
3-5 weeks
What FoundationState Evaluates
Our due diligence engagements provide investors with a clear, structured view of technology and product risk.
Engagement Deliverables
Each engagement produces structured outputs designed for investors and transaction teams.
Technical DD
- Technical Due Diligence Report
- Risk Register with Severity Ratings
- Architecture Review
- Engineering Capability Assessment
- Remediation Roadmap
Product DD
- Product Due Diligence Report
- Product Architecture Assessment
- Roadmap Feasibility Analysis
- Growth Scalability Review
- Strategic Recommendations
How an Engagement Works
Engagements are scoped to match the transaction. Small assessments can complete within one to two weeks; large engagements may run up to five.
Initial Scoping
Discussion to understand the transaction context, technology landscape, and engagement tier.
Documentation Review
Architecture documentation, technical artefacts, and platform overview review.
Platform Analysis
Infrastructure, security, architecture, and product deep-dive assessment.
Leadership Interviews
Interviews with technology and product leadership and key engineering personnel.
Risk Synthesis
Risk analysis, findings consolidation, and report preparation.
Investor Briefing
Presentation of findings and recommendations to the investment team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact us today to discuss your Technical or Product Due Diligence requirements and receive a tailored proposal.
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