At Path Forward, our technology due diligence process goes beyond surface-level assessments. We deliver a 360° view of the target company’s technology environment — evaluating the architecture, infrastructure, product maturity, development practices, data strategy, cybersecurity posture, and team capabilities.

We don’t just flag risks — we frame opportunities. Our diligence work highlights areas of tech debt, identifies high-impact remediation priorities, and maps technology readiness against the value creation thesis. This enables our private equity clients to underwrite deals with clarity and conviction.

What You Can Expect from Path Forward Tech Diligence

Clear Red Flag Identification: We surface critical blockers — security vulnerabilities, architectural fragility, or talent gaps — that may compromise scalability or operational resilience.

Actionable Recommendations: We provide a post-close playbook with:

  • A prioritized sequence of remediation activities (e.g., infrastructure overhaul → dev team up-skilling → CI/CD automation).

  • Time-phased roadmaps aligned with 100-day, 6-month, and 12-month value creation goals.

  • Tiered budget scenarios — lean, standard, and accelerated — each with associated ROI potential.

Tech Debt Analysis: We quantify technical debt not only in code but also in organizational structure, tooling, and tech culture — then provide practical pathways to resolve it.

Buy vs. Build Decision Support: We evaluate core systems and capabilities to advise where custom development is strategic vs. where commercial solutions offer better speed-to-value. This includes an options matrix with vendor benchmarking, integration complexity, and total cost of ownership (TCO) over a 3–5 year horizon.

Integration and Exit Readiness: For roll-ups or platform plays, we assess the tech stack’s compatibility for future acquisitions. For exits, we gauge how investor-grade the technology function is — and what gaps must be closed before a sale or IPO.

Path Forward De-risks and Supports VCP
Implementation

In today’s investment environment, technology can be the biggest lever — or the biggest liability. Path Forward ensures that technology supports the deal thesis, not derails it. Our diligence helps investors:

  • Avoid costly surprises post-close

  • Accelerate tech-driven value creation from day one

  • Make informed decisions around team structure, outsourcing, and future M&A integration

We don’t stop at diagnosis — we help you build the execution path forward.