Independent Technology Due Diligence
for Private Equity
Proof Edge provides independent technology due diligence for PE funds and their portfolio companies. We assess technology risk, identify improvement opportunities, and produce assessments that are clear, credible, and decision-useful.
What We Do
Tailored technology due diligence services for investors, boards, and management teams.
Buy-Side Due Diligence
Independent, pre-deal analysis that tests the investment thesis and surfaces material risks before you commit at the depth needed to price and plan with confidence.
Technology Health Check
Cost-efficient, independent, board-level view of the technology estate that turns risks and opportunities into a prioritised plan.
Sell-Side Technology Report
Credible, rigorous, investor-ready assessment that evidences technology quality and de-risks the exit.
A Thorough Assessment Across Every Dimension
Our assessments go beyond surface-level review. We evaluate the full technology landscape, from system architecture and security posture through to engineering culture and delivery capability.
The result is a clear, actionable report that tells you what you need to know, written for investors and executives, not only engineers.
See what a Health Check covers →Product, Strategy & AI
- Product Vision & Roadmap
- Planning Process
- AI Differentiation
- Deployment
- Usability
Software & Data Architecture
- Extensibility
- Scalability
- Data Architecture
- Model Lifecycle Management
- Reliability & Software Quality
Technology Team & Process
- Organisational Design
- SDLC Maturity
- Core R&D Toolset
- AI Efficiency
- Cost Efficiency
Cybersecurity
- Policies, Standards & Compliance
- Certifications & Audits
- Security Tooling
- System Hardening
- Response & Recovery
Why Proof Edge
We bring deep technical expertise with an investor-grade lens.
Specialist, not generalist
Technology due diligence for private equity is all we do. Every engagement is structured around what PE funds and portfolio companies actually need: outputs written for investors and boards, not internal IT teams.
Senior practitioners on every engagement
Reports are written by C-suite technology executives and senior advisers with direct deal experience: people who have built, run, and assessed businesses like yours.
AI expertise built in, not bolted on
Our founders have hands-on experience building AI products and embedding AI strategy at scale. We assess AI capability, infrastructure, governance, and risk as a first-class component of every engagement.
Designed to move at deal pace
Typical turnaround from kick-off to final report is 1 week for a Health Check, and 3 weeks for a standalone Sell-Side Report.
200+ technology due diligence engagements | 25+ years of C-suite leadership experience | US, UK, EU, APAC global operating footprint
Common Questions About Technology Due Diligence
What is technology due diligence in private equity?
Technology due diligence (tech DD) is an independent, structured assessment of a company's technology platform, commissioned by investors or acquirers as part of a transaction. It covers architecture, security, engineering practices, data capability, AI readiness, and team capability, producing a risk-rated report that informs investment decisions, deal structure, and post-close planning.
What is the difference between buy-side and sell-side technology due diligence?
Buy-side technology due diligence is commissioned by the investor or acquirer and focuses on identifying risks before committing capital. Sell-side technology due diligence (or a Sell-Side Technology Report) is commissioned by the vendor or their PE fund to prepare for a sale process: it gives buyers a credible, independently prepared view of the technology estate, reducing friction and supporting valuation.
How long does technology due diligence take?
A Proof Edge Technology Health Check typically takes 1 week from kick-off to final report. A standalone Sell-Side Technology Report takes 3 weeks. Timelines are confirmed at scoping and designed to move at deal pace.
How is Proof Edge different from a Big Four or generalist consultancy?
Proof Edge is a specialist firm: technology due diligence for private equity is all we do. Every engagement is led end-to-end by senior practitioners with direct operating experience: people who have built, run, and assessed technology businesses. We do not use analysts or generalist reviewers.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you want a clear view of technology risk across your portfolio, or need an independent assessment of a specific asset, talk to us.
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