Value creation with AI: risks and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a niche technology into a cornerstone of modern business strategy. Organisations across industries are investing...
A case of AI washing: lessons from the Builder.ai collapse
In June 2025, the tech investment world was rocked by a scandal that exposed the hidden risks behind overhyped artificial intelligence claims. The collapse of Builder.ai,...
What is Portfolio Monitoring? A guide for Private Equity investors
According to Fusaq.com, despite significant economic volatility, 2024 witnessed unprecedented M&A activity in the French tech sector, fuelled by heightened investor...
Understanding DORA regulation: what are the implications for investors?
Adopted in January 2023, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents a major milestone in financial regulation within the European Union. This legislation...
Addressing technical debt: a priority for maximising ROI
Grown-up organisations are allocating an average of 30% of their IT budgets to repaying technical debt. This represents a substantial diversion of resources that...
Include a source code scan to your escrow for more Security
With a staggering prediction that 99% of companies will be using one or more Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions by the end of 2023, the importance of safeguarding...
Tech Due Diligence, Integral to a Business Continuity Plan
In today's highly connected and technology-driven business landscape, the significance of incorporating Tech Due Diligence into a comprehensive business continuity...
Software protection by copyright vs patent
From complex operating systems to innovative mobile apps, software has become the foundation of countless industries and a catalyst for progress. As software continues...
Checklist for a successful ESG audit
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), are the three key factors that investors and stakeholders use to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a...
Can Artificial Intelligence improve source code quality?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present reality profoundly influencing various sectors, including software development. In...
Why software scalability is so important for investors
In the increasingly competitive investment landscape, Technology Due Diligence is proving integral for investors. One key factor they pay close attention to is "software...
Technology as a Service, applied to Tech Due Diligence
Tech Due Diligence has been a crucial component of mergers, acquisitions, and investments in the tech industry. However, the traditional methods, which heavily relied...
Technology Due Diligence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – Guide
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become integral strategies for companies seeking growth, expansion, and competitive...
Best practices for managing software copyright
Software copyright is a legal protection provided to the creators of original software, granting them exclusive rights to control the use, distribution, and modification...
Maximising Software Escrow benefits: tips and best practices
More and more organizations rely on third-party software to support their core business operations. Software Escrow is an important service that protects these organisations...
Technical Due Diligence for startups and emerging companies
Technical Due Diligence is a critical process for assessing the technological capabilities and potential risks of a company before making investment decisions. It...
Protect your source code with a source code escrow
The global software market continues to grow at an astounding rate, with estimates predicting it to reach a value of $659 billion by the end of 2023. As businesses...
What to include in a Software Escrow agreement
A Software Escrow agreement is a critical tool in safeguarding intellectual property (IP) and ensuring the smooth continuation of business operations when licensing...
Should Tech Due Diligence be data driven?
In today's digital era, data has become the lifeblood of businesses, driving innovation and fostering growth. One area where data is particularly critical is during...
How to Carry Out a Successful Cyber Security Audit
A cyber security audit is a major strategic issue for every company. In an ultra-connected world, information systems are exposed to a multitude of external and...
How to Prepare for an IT Due Diligence: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's fast-paced digital world, IT Due Diligence plays an important role in the successful acquisition or merger of businesses. It involves assessing the technological...
What are the key requirements of a SaaS Escrow?
As more businesses turn to Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for their operational needs, the importance of securing these applications and their data has become...
How to Choose the Right Technology Due Diligence Provider?
With technology and software being at the heart of businesses’ daily activities nowadays, it is no surprise to see that Tech M&As have been on the rise over the...
A Checklist to Software IP Audits
As a tech company, your intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable assets and can account for up to 80% of your business’s value. It is, therefore,...
Responding to the Rise in M&A Activities
If 2021 was a big year for European dealmaking, 2022 looks set to be even better. Currently the UK is western Europe’s M&A hotbed, accounting for more than...
Top 3 risks to be aware of in High Tech M&A deals
According to the institute for Mergers, Acquisition and Alliances (IMAA), high technology M&A deals continue to rank second in total M&A transactions since 1985,...
Why Is Due Diligence Important?
Due diligence has become one of the buzzwords of the 21st century. And there is a good reason for it. After all, we live in an age of data explosion where information...
Lose your password and lose out on millions?
You’ve probably seen the headlines: the loss of bitcoin passwords has resulted in the loss of cryptocurrency fortunes. How is this even possible and more importantly,...
Due Diligence: The Precautionary Principle in Business
Due diligence is a risk assessment tool used prior to an acquisition or investment of various forms. This duty of diligence is mainly present in the acquisition...