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The IT backbone of your investment need not be flawless, but it must certainly be effective. A pragmatic and tailored technology due diligence<\/strong><\/span> identifies the actions required to help the business meet its objectives. For <\/span>both buy side and <\/strong>sell side <\/strong><\/span><\/span>our methodology has demonstrated significant impact.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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answering your key questions<\/h1>\n

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Can the platform support the business growth plan? Can we add new business modules? Is the technical debt under control? Does the staffing plan hold up? What is the state of the roadmap? Is this team ready for the next step? Are the processes ready for tomorrow? What about cybersecurity? And above all, you need to know which issues need fixing and the associated cost<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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tailored to the situation<\/h1>\n

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Some investments are larger, some smaller, sometimes you only need a quick validation, sometimes you need to go deep. Always it is urgent \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0That is why the scope and depth of the analysis will be tailored to the available time and budget.<\/p>\n

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balancing experience, efficiency, and practicality<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Experience and Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A combination of data-driven evidence and experience leads to a nuanced evaluation that leverages both analytical rigor and experienced insight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Speed through Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With a tailored approach we can efficiently navigate the unique aspects of the target. We stay on track by avoiding unnecessary diversions or ‘rabbit holes’.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Strategic and Practical<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Centered on delivering practical recommendations. Focus on providing insights that are useful within the investment horizon for both investors and target companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Wouter consistently delivers the technical breadth and depth we need to invest with confidence”<\/p>\n

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“Wouter is an amazingly technical consultant with a breadth of experience in software engineering, web applications, large scale data management, ontology management, security, and artificial intelligence.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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a proven methodology leads to a predictable outcome<\/h1>\n

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1. Investment Thesis & Data Mining<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your investment thesis is the guiding beacon for the analysis. Automated data gathering quickly brings first insights. A targeted questionnaire is sent to fill the holes in the data room.<\/p>\n

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2. Interviews and First Findings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A carefully crafted checklist quides the scan of the target’s people, processes, and software. It is conducted through carefully structured interviews and automated code analysis.<\/span>\u00a0An intermediate readout presents first findings and aligns on next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Interlocks and Deep-Dives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Synchronization with other due diligence streams (legal, commercial, etc). \u00a0Targeted deep dives into specific focus areas to create deeper understanding and validate hypothesis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Consolidation and Readout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Connecting the dots and distilling findings into actionable, practical recommendations <\/span>that serve the interest of both investors and the target companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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concrete recommendations in a crystal-clear report<\/h1>\n

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The following domains are typically covered:<\/p>\n

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    Strategic Planning<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Team and Skills<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Architecture<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Operations<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Software Development<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Technology Finance<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Testing and QA<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Security and Compliance<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Integration with external services<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Innovation Capability<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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