The Organisation
A mid-market private equity firm based in Australia was evaluating a consumer goods company for acquisition. The target had grown rapidly through a mix of custom-built platforms and third-party integrations, but there was no clear picture of the technology landscape.
The Challenge
The deal had a hard deadline - the investor needed to complete due diligence before the Christmas break. Traditional technology assessments would take weeks and cost tens of thousands of dollars, with no guarantee the findings would arrive in time.
The investor's internal team lacked the technical depth to evaluate software architecture, infrastructure resilience, and cybersecurity posture without external support.
"The report paid for itself many times over. We adjusted the deal terms based on risks we would never have found through financial due diligence alone."
The Approach
StackUp's automated assessment was deployed within 48 hours. The target's technology leader completed the structured review remotely, covering architecture, security, data management, and operational maturity.
The platform generated a scored, benchmarked report that highlighted specific risks and areas of strength - giving the investor a clear, evidence-based view without the overhead of a traditional consulting engagement.
"It was the fastest, most structured tech assessment I've been through - and I've sat through a few."
The Outcome
The investor received a comprehensive technology due diligence report within five business days. The assessment identified three material risks that had not surfaced during commercial due diligence, including an under-invested disaster recovery capability.
The findings were incorporated into the deal terms, resulting in a purchase price adjustment and a post-acquisition remediation plan that was already scoped and prioritised.