Technical Due Diligence engineered for modern growth and M&A clarity.
De-risk tech investments and validate platform scalability with deep-dive technical evaluations of software codebases, security standards, and AI readiness.
Evaluating what really powers the software behind the business.
When evaluating a software business, top-line revenue only tells half the story. The underlying codebase, infrastructure, and engineering practices determine whether a platform can scale cleanly or crumble under transaction volume. Identifying architectural weaknesses, unmanaged technical debt, or hidden security flaws prior to completion is critical to protecting investment capital.
Practitioner Insight Driven by AI-Enabled Engineers
At IDS Group, our technical due diligence goes far beyond surface-level code audits. As AI-enabled software engineers who build, integrate, and secure enterprise platforms daily, we examine digital assets with real practitioner insight. We evaluate system architecture, data governance, cyber security, and genuine AI capabilities to help you identify hidden technical risks, estimate remediation costs, and unlock true enterprise value.
Actionable remediation & post-deal strategy
Continually evolving data security legislation means compliance is big business. We have decades of combined system security expertise – including the knowledge of some of the industry’s most respected and accredited brains.
Our specialist compliance experience helps you value even the riskiest [technology] investments.
What we evaluate during technical due diligence.
Our technical due diligence provides a structured and systematic assessment, as part of our thorough process.
Software Architecture & AI Readiness
We review application codebases, database designs, and AI model governance to measure maintainability and scalability. We verify whether the platform can support future growth without expensive refactoring or hidden AI liabilities.
Cyber Security & Data Compliance
Led by accredited security specialists, we assess system vulnerabilities, data privacy protocols, and ISO alignment. We verify that sensitive customer data and core IP are protected against evolving security threats.
Infrastructure & Cloud Efficiency
We audit cloud architecture, DevOps pipelines, and hosting overheads across AWS and multi-cloud environments. We highlight operational inefficiencies and identify cost-optimization opportunities.
Team & Development Processes
Great software relies on sound engineering practices. We evaluate development workflows, key-person dependencies, deployment frequencies, and how effectively the team leverages modern AI-assisted engineering tools.
Intellectual Property & Maintainability
We verify software ownership, open-source licensing compliance, and technical documentation completeness to ensure the target business genuinely owns its core IP and can maintain it long term.
Who we deliver technical due diligence for.
For Investors & Private Equity
De-risk acquisitions, validate valuation assumptions, and establish clear post-deal technology integration roadmaps.
For Founders & Scale-ups
Prepare for funding rounds or M&A exit by identifying and fixing technical bottlenecks before buyers initiate audits.
For Enterprise Leadership
Audit internal software platforms, evaluate vendor acquisitions, and establish clear technical governance across legacy infrastructure.
Talk to us
Denis Koloshko
Chief Technical Officer
Denis ticks all the boxes for clients looking for a smart thinker to evolve their business. He’s not only highly qualified: with 11 Microsoft certificates and two philosophy degrees, he’s also a Crest certified penetration tester.
With over 20 years hands-on experience as a cyber security specialist, he describes his dream job as ‘the one he has at IDS’. Lucky us.
Kat Plant
Client Relations Manager
Kat has a proven track record of success in the SaaS scale-up industry. With over two decades of varied experience spanning B2B client services and communication, Kat’s passion is understanding what makes our client’s tick and nurturing these partnerships.
Her enthusiasm for stellar communications, combined with her ability to build strong relationships and develop innovative marketing strategies, makes her a valuable asset to the team.
Dominic Deacon
Commercial Director
With over 25 years of experience in the IT Services and Technology industry, Dom is passionate about leveraging innovative technology solutions to solve complex business challenges for clients.
With a proven track record in driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships, Dom has been instrumental in digitally transforming businesses across various sectors.
Case Studies
Don’t take our word for it, here are some businesses we’ve already transformed.
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