Technology / CTO Due Diligence Service Idea for Searchers

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by a searcher from University of Illinois at Chicago
in Chicago, IL, USA

3yrs ago

Technology / CTO Due Diligence Service Idea for Searchers

So I've been noodling a little idea. Looking for some feedback from the group:

Background: I'm an experienced software engineer and consulting CTO. I've built teams from 2 to 200, ranging from startups to public companies. I've been part of dozens of M&A transactions / reviews and have helped review M&A activity for other companies and investors.

Pitch: Now that I run my own portfolio, I'm noticing a lot of searchers / buyers in the community struggle with due diligence / acquisition planning for SaaS purchases. Would a tech and product due diligence service be attractive to people?

Execution could vary from pre-LOI review to actually helping close & transfer post-transaction. Possible additions would be planning out post-close next steps / roadmap as well.

Thoughts?

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reply by a searcher 3yrs ago
from York University in Toronto, ON, Canada

Short answer, 100%!

The lack of tech knowledge dissuades a lot of searchers even though they love the profile. This is the gap I feel you could step in and fill with a service like this

reply by a professional 2yrs ago
from Bentley College in Miami, FL, USA

Take a look at DueDilio. Perhaps join the platform as a service provider. redacted