Who this is for
The right fit
- VC and PE firms running pre-investment diligence
- Acquirers needing a fast, candid technical read
- Founders preparing for diligence and wanting to be ready
- Boards asking 'how real is the platform claim'
What you can expect
Outcomes that matter
1-3 weeks
Engagement length
deal-clock friendly
10-30
Findings
categorized by severity and cost
High
Confidence
go / no-go clarity for the deal team
Want a deeper benchmark? See real numbers in client work or read engineering insights.
Anatomy
Challenges, approach, outcomes
The core shape of every engagement.
Challenges Addressed
- •Limited time to assess complex systems
- •Need to separate signal from noise
- •Understanding true technical debt
- •Assessing team capabilities
Approach
- 1.Structured assessment framework
- 2.Code review and architecture analysis
- 3.Team and process evaluation
- 4.Risk identification and quantification
Outcomes
- Clear picture of technical state
- Identified risks and remediation costs
- Assessment of scaling challenges
- Confidence in investment decision
How we work
Engagement phases
A predictable rhythm from kickoff to handoff. Phases overlap when it makes sense.
Scoping
Align on the deal thesis and the technical questions that actually matter.
- Diligence brief
- Information request list
- Interview plan
Deep Dive
Code, architecture, security, data, team, and process review against the thesis.
- Architecture review
- Code quality scan
- Security assessment
Quantify
Translate findings into investment-grade language: risks, remediation cost, timeline.
- Risk register
- Remediation budget
- Scaling readiness rating
Readout
Brief the deal team with clear recommendations and Q&A support.
- Executive summary
- Detailed report
- Live readout session
Curious how this maps to your context? Walk through the engagement process or jump straight to scoping a project.
Services
Services that deliver this solution
The capabilities Sri brings to bear on this engagement.
Stack
Technologies in play
The tools Sri reaches for when delivering this solution.
Industries
Best fit for
Sectors where this solution delivers the most value.
Proof
Recent work
Where this solution has delivered for real teams.
Fintech Platform Architecture
$50M deal validated in 12 days
SaaS Platform Rebuild
Diligence found and fixed 3 deal-killers
Browse the full case study library or see who Sri has worked with.
Dig deeper
Further reading
Playbooks, blueprints, and writings that go deeper on this solution.
FAQ
Common questions
What founders and engineering leaders ask before kicking off.
Can you work under tight deal timelines?
Yes. Most engagements run 1-3 weeks with a structured deliverable on day one of close.
Do you sign NDAs?
Always. Diligence work is confidential by default and references are shared by request only.
More questions? Check pricing and engagement models or ask Sri directly.
Adjacent
Related solutions
Often paired with or sequenced after this engagement.
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