Technical Due Diligence Before You Sign
Identify what's solid, what's fragile, and what will cost you money before you finalize the acquisition.
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Know what you're buying
Acquisitions fail when technical problems surface after closing. Hidden debt, fragile architecture, security gaps, and overstated capabilities turn promising deals into expensive fixes. We conduct independent technical assessments that evaluate code, infrastructure, team, and processes so you understand the real risks and can negotiate accordingly.
Our capabilities include:
- Codebase and architecture assessment
- Infrastructure and scalability review
- Security and compliance evaluation
- Technical team and process analysis
- IP and open-source license audit
- Integration risk and roadmap alignment
Who we support
Private Equity and Investment Firms
You're evaluating a target and need an independent technical opinion. Our assessment identifies risks that affect valuation, integration costs, and post-close investment so you negotiate with full visibility.
Strategic Acquirers
You're buying a company to integrate with your own systems. We evaluate how the target's architecture, stack, and team will fit with yours and flag integration challenges before they become your problem.
Companies Preparing for Sale
You want to look good to buyers and avoid surprises that kill deals. Sell-side diligence finds issues before buyers do so you can fix them or explain them on your terms.
Ways to engage
We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.
Staff Augmentation
Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.
Retainer Services
Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.
Project Engagement
Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.
We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you
Invested in creating success and defining new standards
At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.
Why choose Curotec for technical due diligence?
Our engineers have assessed codebases, infrastructure, and teams across dozens of M&A transactions. We deliver findings that matter to dealmakers, not just technical checklists. You get clear risk ratings, valuation impact, and actionable recommendations in a format investors and boards can use.
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Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes
Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.
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Deep technical expertise
We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.
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Balancing innovation with practicality
We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.
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Flexibility in our approach
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.
Due diligence that drives the deal
Codebase Quality Assessment
Architecture Scalability Review
Security and Compliance Audit
Team and Process Evaluation
IP and License Risk Analysis
Integration and Roadmap Assessment
How we evaluate what you're acquiring
Code Analysis and Quality Tools
Our engineers analyze repositories using static analysis and quality metrics to identify technical debt, maintainability issues, and risk areas.
- SonarQube — Static code analysis platform that measures code quality, technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and maintainability across multiple languages
- CodeClimate — Automated code review tool that identifies maintainability issues, test coverage gaps, and code smells in pull requests and repositories
- Codacy — Code quality platform with automated reviews, security scanning, and technical debt tracking across codebases
- ESLint/Pylint/RuboCop — Language-specific linters that enforce coding standards and identify problematic patterns in JavaScript, Python, and Ruby
- CLOC — Lines of code counter that measures codebase size, language distribution, and comment density for scope assessment
- Code Coverage Tools — Test coverage analyzers like Istanbul, Coverage.py, and JaCoCo that reveal how much code is actually tested
Architecture and Dependency Mapping
Curotec maps system structure and dependencies to evaluate scalability, coupling, and integration complexity.
- Structurizr — Architecture documentation tool that creates interactive diagrams from code to visualize system structure and dependencies
- Dependency-Cruiser — Dependency analysis tool that validates and visualizes module dependencies, circular references, and architectural violations
- Archlint — Architecture linting that enforces structural rules and identifies violations of defined architectural patterns
- JDepend — Java dependency analyzer that measures package coupling, stability, and architectural quality metrics
- NDepend — .NET code analysis platform that maps dependencies, technical debt, and architectural complexity with visual diagrams
- Lattix — Architecture analysis tool that reveals hidden dependencies, layering violations, and modularity issues across large codebases
Security and Vulnerability Assessment
We examine infrastructure and applications for security gaps, compliance issues, and data protection risks.
- Snyk — Developer-first security platform that scans code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure for vulnerabilities
- OWASP ZAP — Open-source web application security scanner that identifies SQL injection, XSS, and other common vulnerabilities
- Nessus — Vulnerability scanner that assesses infrastructure, databases, and applications for configuration issues and security weaknesses
- Checkmarx — Static application security testing tool that finds vulnerabilities in source code before deployment
- Qualys — Cloud security platform that scans assets for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance violations
- GitGuardian — Secret detection tool that scans repositories for exposed API keys, credentials, and sensitive data in code history
Infrastructure and Cloud Review
Our teams evaluate hosting, scalability configuration, and operational maturity across cloud and on-premise environments.
- AWS Well-Architected Tool — Framework assessment that evaluates cloud architecture against best practices for security, reliability, and cost
- Azure Advisor — Cloud optimization service that identifies configuration issues, cost waste, and security risks in Azure environments
- Google Cloud Security Command Center — Centralized security and risk management platform that identifies misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
- Terraform — Infrastructure as code that reveals provisioning patterns, resource configuration, and environment consistency
- CloudHealth — Multi-cloud management platform that analyzes cost efficiency, security compliance, and operational health
- Datadog — Infrastructure monitoring that shows system performance, resource utilization, and operational patterns under load
Process and Workflow Analysis
Curotec reviews development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and team workflows to assess engineering maturity and velocity.
- DORA Metrics — Framework for measuring deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and recovery time
- GitHub Insights — Analytics that reveal commit patterns, pull request velocity, code review practices, and contributor activity
- GitLab Analytics — Built-in metrics showing cycle time, deployment frequency, and value stream performance across projects
- Jira/Linear — Project tracking systems that expose sprint velocity, backlog health, and development workflow patterns
- CircleCI/Jenkins — CI/CD platforms that demonstrate build reliability, deployment automation, and testing coverage
- SonarQube Quality Gates — Automated quality checks that enforce code standards and block deployments that fail criteria
Documentation and IP Review
We examine technical documentation, IP ownership, and open-source license obligations that affect deal terms.
- FOSSA — License compliance platform that scans dependencies for open-source licenses and flags legal risks
- Black Duck — Software composition analysis that identifies open-source components, license obligations, and security vulnerabilities
- WhiteSource — Automated open-source security and compliance tool that tracks licenses, vulnerabilities, and component updates
- Confluence/Notion — Documentation platforms that reveal technical knowledge capture, architecture decisions, and operational runbooks
- Swagger/OpenAPI — API documentation standards that show interface design, endpoint coverage, and integration capabilities
- SPDX — Software Package Data Exchange format for communicating license and copyright information in machine-readable format
FAQs about our technical due diligence services
How long does a due diligence assessment take?
Most evaluations take 2-4 weeks depending on code complexity and system scope. We can accelerate to 1-2 weeks for urgent deals or extend timelines for large enterprises with multiple systems. Timeline depends on access to code, infrastructure, and team interviews.
What do you need from the target company?
We need read access to code repositories, infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, and time with key technical team members. Most sellers provide a secure data room with credentials and documentation. We sign NDAs and work within buyer-seller protocols.
How do you rate technical risk?
We use clear risk ratings—critical, high, moderate, low—tied to specific findings with valuation impact and remediation costs. Critical issues block deals or require immediate fixes. High risks affect price or terms. Moderate risks inform integration planning. Low risks are informational.
Can you assess without alerting the target team?
Limited assessment is possible through public information, job postings, tech stack research, and former employee interviews. Comprehensive diligence requires code access and team conversations. We work discreetly when needed but thorough assessment requires cooperation.
What if we find deal-breaking issues?
We flag critical problems immediately, not in final reports. If we find security breaches, IP violations, or fraudulent claims, you know within days. Most issues aren’t deal-breakers but affect price, terms, or post-close investment requirements.
Do you provide post-close support?
We help prioritize remediation, integrate technical teams, validate roadmap claims, and support transition planning. Many clients engage us for 30-90 days post-close to address findings and ensure smooth technical integration.
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