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Technical Diligence

Technology Due Diligence Checklist

AKF has been conducting technology due diligence on behalf of our investor and strategic acquirer customers for over 15 years. Along this journey we developed…

Technical Diligence

Tech Due Diligence - Going Beyond the Checklist

One of our most popular posts is the sharing of our Tech Due Diligence checklist. This is indeed a great resource for conducting thorough and comprehensive…

Leadership

Tech Leadership Diligence: Beyond the Code

In M&A tech diligence, the focus often centers on evaluating the technical stack and code quality of the target company. While these are important, they are…

Technical Diligence

M&A Tech Diligence: Identifying Innovation

Technology due diligence is often viewed through the lens of risk identification, focusing on uncovering technical debt, security vulnerabilities, or outdated…

Artificial Intelligence

AI/ML in M&A: Potential vs. Pitfalls

For firms focused on technology-driven acquisitions, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming central to evaluating the potential of…

Artificial Intelligence

Evaluating the AI/ML Capabilities of an Investment Target

Around October 2020, we saw a sudden influx of investments into companies claiming they had unique artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)…

Technical Diligence

Technical Due Diligence Checklist: a Step Deeper

One of the most viewed articles on the AKF Partners website is Technology Due Diligence Checklists. That post is based on a tool we use during technical due…