Blog/Technical Due Diligence
What investors and acquirers examine in a codebase, what a code audit costs, and how to prepare before someone else looks. Written for founders raising capital and buyers assessing a target.
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If your round involves technical due diligence — most seed-plus rounds do — auditing your own code first turns surprises into a story you control. Here's how to decide.
An SBOM is an itemized list of every software component your product depends on. Here's why founders, acquirers, and enterprise buyers increasingly demand one.
Two-thirds of audited codebases now have license conflicts. Here's how copyleft and AI-generated snippets create legal debt — and how founders should decide what to fix.
Most acquisitions that fail do so for avoidable reasons. Here are ten codebase red flags that signal hidden cost and risk before you sign — in business terms.
A practical code audit checklist for startups. Cover security, architecture, dependencies, testing, and documentation before your launch or investor due diligence.
Code audit pricing ranges from $0 to $50,000+ depending on scope. Compare consultant rates, automated tools, and DIY options to find the right fit for your startup.
Preparing for investor due diligence? Here's exactly what VCs and acquirers check in your codebase — and how to prepare before they look.
Learn what technical due diligence means for founders raising capital. Understand what investors examine, how to prepare your codebase, and avoid deal-killing surprises.