Technical Due Diligence
Technical due diligence for SaaS startups and VCs
Discover your SaaS startup's potential with expert technical due diligence
At madewithlove, we don't rely on magical formulas or famous influencers' opinions when we verify investment decisions and perform tech DD and audits. We also understand that securing investment and navigating mergers and acquisitions demand more than just innovative ideas and a compelling business model.
It requires a foundation built on robust technology and a clear understanding of potential risks and opportunities. This is where our technical due diligence services come into play.
We specialize in providing in-depth technical analysis and due diligence reports that go beyond surface-level assessments. Our expertise spans comprehensive technical evaluations, from code quality and security to scalability and infrastructure, ensuring your technology can withstand the scrutiny of investors and the challenges of growth.
We are not a typical audit company
We started doing due diligence because investors and VCs have asked us to do so. And after three years, we've done due diligence for over 150 startups throughout the world.
Whether you're preparing for a seed round, eyeing a series A/B investment, or approaching a crucial merger or acquisition, our team is here to illuminate the path forward. By partnering with us, you'll gain clarity and confidence to secure your next investment, but also the strategic insight to optimise your technology for long-term success.
Our 5-pillar methodology
We audit startups and scale-ups using our 5-pillar methodology to produce a due diligence report where we assess 60+ items that help you transition to a quality-first mindset. If one breaks, that promising business you've invested in can soon follow.
01
Team & leadership
Psychological safety, feedback culture, communication flows, and the ability of leadership to scale with the business.
02
Process
Hiring practices, code review workflows, release processes, and whether they balance speed with quality.
03
Written communication
Whether knowledge is documented and accessible, or trapped in people's heads and Slack threads.
04
Engineering
CI/CD pipelines, test coverage, code quality, infrastructure, and the ability to deliver safely and quickly.
05
Problem & solution
Whether the product vision aligns with user needs, and whether the roadmap reflects real business priorities.
FROM 180+ SAAS AUDITS
M&A targets average 20+ structural concerns
Maturity concentrates technical debt. It doesn't resolve it.
See what 180 audits revealedTwo types of due diligence
Up to 4 interviews
Shallow audit
Ideal for seed rounds and early investment decisions. Covers the key risk areas across all five pillars with a focused set of interviews and code review.
Up to 8 interviews & in-depth code review
Deep audit
For Series A/B investments or M&A due diligence. A comprehensive examination of architecture, codebase, team dynamics, and processes, producing a detailed report with 60+ assessed items.
Events with industry leaders
Would you like to meet like-minded people to discuss common problems, shared pains, and the future of our industry?
Why not discuss these things during a free-to-attend and casual dinner with other industry leaders. Come with stories, but please leave the black tie and business cards at home.
Accelerator program
We like to share what we've learned about startups and scale-ups in the last 15 years.
We can provide technical advice during open office hours, moderate discussions, host workshops, or help put out fires.
Why technical due diligence matters
For SaaS founders, technical due diligence is not just a checkbox in the investment process. It's a critical component that can significantly influence the outcome of funding rounds and strategic partnerships.
Risk mitigation
Early identification of technical issues allows for timely rectifications, reducing potential risks in investments.
Investor confidence
A solid tech DD report reassures investors of the technological soundness and scalability of your SaaS business, making it a more attractive investment opportunity.
Strategic planning
The findings from Tech DD can inform strategic decisions, guiding technology roadmap and resource allocation to align with business goals.
We often share interesting articles for founders and VCs
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We help our clients succeed
You will not see companies like Amazon among our past clients. You will, however, see the names that will soon rock the SaaS world because we helped them predict risks and avoid failure.
“Madewithlove was the only party advising us to refactor instead of starting over. With hindsight, this was the right choice. Our customers started feeling the difference right away and didn’t have to wait 9 months or longer for improvements.”
Steven Debrauwere
CEO, Contractify
“We had a good questions-and-answers discussion with Geoffrey willing to think out-of-the-box and advising us based on his practical knowledge of the subject.”
Nick Van den Abbeele
Development Manager, Combell
“The staff engineers at madewithlove were essential in not only giving a diagnosis but also being involved to help deliver solutions.”
Dorian de Broqueville
General Manager, Izix
Ready to secure your next investment?
Book a call to discuss your technical due diligence needs. No commitment, we just want to understand your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Technical due diligence (Tech DD) is a critical examination and analysis of a company's technology stack, architecture, security measures, compliance, and code quality. This process is pivotal for SaaS businesses seeking investment, as it uncovers the technological strengths and vulnerabilities that could impact the company's value, scalability, and future growth. A thorough Tech DD assesses several key areas including technology stack evaluation (understanding the suitability and longevity of chosen technologies), code quality and scalability, security and compliance, and architecture review (evaluating the system architecture for efficiency, scalability, and ability to meet future business needs). A comprehensive technical due diligence report provides an essential insight into the technological health of a SaaS company, facilitating informed decision-making during investments and mergers and acquisitions.
For SaaS founders, technical due diligence is not just a checkbox in the investment process; it's a critical component that can significantly influence the outcome of funding rounds and strategic partnerships. Tech DD offers deep insights into the technological foundation of your company, highlighting strengths while identifying potential risks and areas for improvement. This process is invaluable for risk mitigation (early identification of technical issues allows for timely rectifications), investor confidence (a solid tech DD report reassures investors of the technological soundness and scalability of your SaaS business), and strategic planning (findings from Tech DD can inform strategic decisions, guiding technology roadmap and resource allocation to align with business goals).
We offer two types of technical due diligence: shallow audits (up to 4 interviews) and deep audits (up to 8 interviews & in-depth code review). Both types are available for startups as part of internal concerns or investment via seed, series A/B, or merger & acquisition.
Our technical due diligence report delivers a clear, comprehensive overview of findings based on 5 pillars: team and leadership, process, written communication, engineering, and problem and solution. We assess 60+ items to help you transition to a quality-first mindset.
Technical due diligence provides investors with objective third-party analysis to identify future concerns and assess technological health. It helps reduce investment risk by revealing potential technical issues before investment. We've performed due diligence for over 150 startups worldwide.
During technical due diligence, we evaluate: technology stack (understanding suitability and longevity of chosen technologies), code quality and scalability, security and compliance, and architecture review (evaluating system architecture for efficiency, scalability, and ability to meet future business needs).
We're not a typical audit company. We started doing due diligence because investors and VCs asked us to, and after three years, we've done due diligence for over 150 startups worldwide. We don't rely on magical formulas or famous influencers' opinions. We provide in-depth technical analysis that goes beyond surface-level assessments.
SaaS companies should get technical due diligence when preparing for a seed round, eyeing a series A/B investment, approaching a crucial merger or acquisition, or addressing internal concerns. By partnering with us, you'll gain clarity and confidence to secure your next investment.
We make investors' lives easier by providing objective third-party analysis of businesses they want to invest in. We offer audits and due diligence using our 5-pillar methodology, host events with industry leaders, and provide accelerator program support.