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In Tech Due Diligence, It’s Not About Perfect. It’s About Risk.

Beyond M&A

Like we’re there to tell them if their architecture is worthy of praise—or punishment. appeared first on Technology Due Diligence | IT Due Diligence UK | Beyond M&A. It took me years to understand that sentence deeply. Now I live by it. That’s not the point. Every team has gaps. Every stack has skeletons. It’s About Risk.

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What should I include in a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)?

iMerge Advisors

A CIM is a detailed, confidential document prepared by a company (or its M&A advisor) to present the business to potential acquirers or investors. Summary of: What Should I Include in a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)? But what exactly should a CIM include? What Is a Confidential Information Memorandum?

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We had a few early contractors who never signed IP assignment agreements. How big of an issue is that during due diligence, and what can we do now to fix it?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: Unassigned IP from Early Contractors: A Hidden Risk in M&A Due Diligence In the early days of a startup, speed often trumps structure. One of the most common red flags that surfaces during M&A due diligence is the lack of signed IP assignment agreements from early contractors or freelancers.

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Investing in Spatial Computing:

Beyond M&A

Scalability Reviews : Ensuring technical architectures support long-term investment goals. Companies like PixelMax (immersive workspaces), The Boundary (architectural visualisation), and Proprio Vision (healthcare imaging) exemplify the innovation potential outside the mainstream spotlight. What is Spatial Computing?

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The Cost of M&A Integration / The Value of Preservation

Beyond M&A

I often wonder how many firms actually analyse the value delivered after an M&A deal closes. Is M&A Integration Worth It? Lately, we’ve been speaking with clients about two big questions: Is M&A integration worth the cost? Not the PR version. Not the slide deck. Think eBay and Skype. The ROI quietly dies.

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When Management ACE Tech DD

Beyond M&A

They Had the Map We asked for a system architecture diagram. Let’s be honest. A lot of what we do in Tech DD could be labelled “Project Fear in a Box” Our job is, fundamentally, to align with an investor’s mindset and ask: What might go wrong? We pressure-test teams, systems, processes. We scan for fragility. Not perfection.

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Strategic Finance Jobs: An Upgrade Over Corporate Finance, or a Smoke Screen for Standard FP&A Work?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Table Of Contents The Short Version of Strategic Finance Jobs Strategic Finance vs. Table Of Contents The Short Version of Strategic Finance Jobs Strategic Finance vs. Corporate Finance Does Strategic Finance Include Corporate Development (M&A and Partnership) Work? Recruiting: Who Wins Strategic Finance Jobs?