Reduce costs and prevent technology issues that put your entire business at risk

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The problem
Most organisations have unidentified dangers in their technology function, and are missing critical opportunities for improvement.
Larger organisations may engage high calibre consultants to help - but this costs tens of thousands of dollars and takes weeks or months. The resulting report is often inconsistent, incomplete or biased to sell services.


The solution
The comprehensive StackUp assessment takes less than 30 minutes, is 100% independent, consistent, and a fraction of the cost of engaging a consultant.
Organisations can re-assess at any time as they improve.

The StackUp platform is for
Technology Leaders
Identify improvement opportunities and demonstrate your excellence
C-Level Executives
Transform technology from a black box into a transparent set of metrics that matter
Board Members
Access the metrics needed for effective oversight of technology
VCs and PEs
Accelerate technology due diligence on acquisition targets or portfolio companies
You're in good company
The StackUp platform is trusted by startups, established organisations and publicly listed companies.


































What our clients say
StackUp offered an incredibly simple and efficient solution for our technology due diligence needs. The process was straightforward, and in no time, we had a comprehensive, independent report at our fingertips. It not only saved us significant effort and costs but also ensured we had the insights needed to confidently move forward in our deal process.

Jaron Yuen
You don’t know what you don’t know even when you are the best in your game, StackUp's assessment unveiled crucial blind spots and areas for enhancement. The report's clarity and depth provided us with valuable, actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Ajay Unni
As a growing fintech, StackUp's assessment helped us identify risks, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities that SOC2 misses. The recommendations were clear and enabled us to act on them fast - strengthening our technology.

Angus Keatinge
The StackUp assessment is comprehensive and fast. It provided insights enabling us to uplift our technology quickly.

Justus Hammer
A really helpful product to give context to CEOs, CTOs and Founders to validate where they are up to and where they can improve.

Mark Lynch
Preparing for our next fundraise, StackUp's report identified critical areas for improvement and independent validation of our strengths. The insights and verification service provided tailored advice to revise our strategy and enabled us to approach future investment discussions with confidence. Strongly recommend these guys.

David Hayes
StackUp provided a cost-effective solution to deliver a comprehensive overview of our organisation's technology function. Through their expertise, we gained a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges within our technology function and valuable insights into the type of leadership needed to drive our organisation forward.

Paul Richardson
StackUp helped us identify critical risks in our tech infrastructure, including future obstacles to scaling. They provided clear priorities to mitigate those risks - essential in securing our technology and ensuring we’re prepared for growth and corporate engagements.

Dhruv Jolly
The insights and recommendations on where our technology needed improvement were so clear & useful we fed them directly into our backlog for actioning.

Andrew Smith
StackUp provided us with invaluable insights helping us to identify opportunities for improvement. The recommendations in the report along with the insights and verification service have been a game changer for driving our tech strategy forward.

Cody Harmon
We're a scaleup focused on rapid innovation and feature development. StackUp helped us find opportunities to make our offering more robust without sacrificing speed.

Rafael Niesten
StackUp is your secret weapon for staying ahead. Some of my network are raving fans already and are taking advantage of such a cost-effective product.

Steven Fulop
As a not-for-profit, StackUp's assessment was brilliant in building rapid understanding of our technology and identifying gaps. We are now actioning the recommendations.

Derryck Klarkowski
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Why you can depend on StackUp
StackUp distils the 500 questions you could ask during due diligence into a framework of 50 specific, objective questions asked in a certain order to provide an independent, objective view of your entire technology function, within 30 minutes.
Our co-founders
Dane Eldridge founded award winning software development agency 4mation Technologies 23 years ago, and grew it to a team of 90 local people, with no external funding or investment.

FAQs
StackUp provides a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of technology and technology function processes, including strategy, employee engagement, service delivery, and innovation—not just security and compliance.
Our platform provides human-led, actionable insights, and supports informed decision making at every level, from Technology Leaders, to C-Level Executive to Board Members and Investors.
We employ robust security measures to ensure that all user data is encrypted, securely stored, and only accessible by authorised personnel. For any comparative purposes, all data is aggregated and anonymised to protect your privacy and confidentiality.
The StackUp assessment is built on 30 years of experience in technology, including 20 years in CIO and CTO roles.
This extensive expertise has been distilled into 50 carefully curated questions, designed to be completed by your technology leader in under 30 minutes.
While the assessment itself is quick, it reflects decades of experience and insights that make it both impactful and efficient.
The questions are objective and include a "Don't know" option for any unknowns, helping to identify areas where improvement is needed. In a high-performing technology function, a leader should be able to answer these questions confidently.
Once gaps are identified, your technology leader can take actionable steps and return to re-submit the assessment at any time to track progress and improvements.
StackUp's assessment will identify any gaps in the fundamental technology health of your organisation.
However, most of these problems are relatively fast and cost effective to fix, and have an enormously positive impacts on the organisation: risk reduction, cost reduction, efficiency improvements, security improvements etc.
The StackUp algorithm provides a prioritised list of items to improve so you don't have to boil the ocean - tackle one high priority item at a time and resubmit to track your improvement. You can do this internally, or leverage our independent network of specialist suppliers.
The assessment is balanced - so it also highlights areas that are performing well and that should be celebrated.
While technology companies benefit from StackUp, our platform is valuable for any organisation that uses technology to operate, innovate, or serve customers (so most companies, not just 'technology companies'.
StackUp helps CEOs, Boards, Technology Leaders and Investors across all industries assess their technology foundations, identify risks, and prioritise improvements—whether you’re in finance, healthcare, retail, education, or any other sector.
If technology is important to your business, StackUp can help you strengthen it.
Yes! Even if you outsource your technology, StackUp helps ensure your providers align with your business objectives, manage risks effectively, and deliver value. It identifies gaps, inefficiencies, and potential risks in your outsourced setup while giving you the insights needed to strengthen oversight and vendor management.
Outsourcing does not remove your responsibility for ensuring your technology function supports business objectives, manages risk effectively, and aligns with industry best practices. It also does not eliminate the need for strategic technology decisions. StackUp helps you assess provider performance, negotiate better terms, and ensure your technology investments drive long-term business growth.
Still have questions?
Download a free sample report and win
Download an example StackUp report to see how it identifies hidden dangers and provides actionable insights.
As a bonus, you'll go into the draw to win a Premium StackUp Assessment, valued at $2,000 USD.
