M&A IT Due Diligence
Know What You're Buying Before You Sign.
IT due diligence that delivers quantified findings within your deal timeline.
The Situation
Management says IT is fine. They always say IT is fine.
But you've seen what "fine" looks like after close: six-figure integration costs that weren't in the model, security gaps that trigger customer contract reviews,
technical debt that takes years to unwind, and infrastructure so far behind that modernization becomes the first post-close capital project nobody planned for.
IT doesn't show up on the balance sheet. But it shows up in your returns.
The standard approach — a checklist, some management interviews, a few screenshots in the data room — isn't due diligence. It's due negligence.
What We Do
We conduct independent technical assessment of the target's IT environment within your deal timeline. We quantify findings in dollars — integration costs, remediation requirements, and risk exposure — so you have numbers you can put in your model, your negotiation, and your investment committee materials.
We've worked both sides of the table. We know what buyers need to see and what sellers tend to obscure.
What You Get
Technical Assessment — Infrastructure condition, security posture, and operational maturity of the target's IT environment. Not a checklist — an actual evaluation.
Risk Register with Dollar Quantification — Every finding documented with estimated financial impact, probability, and remediation cost. Numbers your deal team can use.
Integration Cost Estimate — What it will actually cost to bring the target's IT environment to your standards, with realistic timelines.
Investment Committee Summary — Executive-level documentation designed for the people making the investment decision. Clear, concise, defensible.
Reps & Warranties Input — Specific items to address in deal documentation based on assessment findings.
For Sellers
Planning an exit in 12-18 months? We also work sell-side — assessing your IT environment before buyers do, so you can fix what matters, document what you have, and control the narrative in diligence. Surprises are expensive. The ones you find yourself are much cheaper than the ones a buyer finds for you.
How It Works
Scoping Call — Understand deal timeline, target profile, and specific concerns
Proposal — Fixed-price engagement scoped to your timeline and target environment
Assessment — On-site and/or remote evaluation (typically 2-4 weeks)
Analysis — Findings quantified and documented for deal context
Deliverables — Investment committee-ready documentation
Integration Support — Available for post-close oversight if needed
Investment
M&A IT Due Diligence engagements range from $15,000 to $40,000 depending on target size, complexity, and timeline pressure. Expedited timelines available.
Ready to Talk?
If you have an active deal and need IT diligence that actually tells you something useful, let's connect. Preferably before you sign.