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Comprehensive Guide to M&A Due Diligence in Today’s Turbulent Economic Environment

Devensoft

Debt and liabilities: assess the company’s debt levels and liabilities to determine whether it can manage its obligations during economic uncertainty. What is the target company’s current debt position, and what is their plan for managing any potential financial risks that may arise due to the economic uncertainty?

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How to Spot an Overbuilt, Un-scalable Product

Beyond M&A

Optimised for the demo, not for growth. Leading to feature sprawl and tech debt. Tech Debt Treated as Culture, Not Risk Simple. Ideally you want your investment to be used on growth, not debt. All startups accumulate technical debt. The issue is when that debt is unmanaged, undocumented, or glorified.

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Watch Out for Your UI Bias: What Ugly Software Might Be Hiding

Beyond M&A

Our job isnt to mock the UIits to identify technical debt, assess upgrade paths, and tell you whether the old code is a bomb or a moat. A slick UI might help with demos. Theyre locked-down, time-tested, and in many cases, more secure because of their opacity. Yes, they might look like a computer from Jurassic Park. But they work.