# StackUp > StackUp gives boards, executives, investors, and technology leaders instant, independent clarity on their entire technology function — without months of consulting. StackUp is an AI-powered technology assessment platform. Leaders complete a structured 30-minute assessment and receive a benchmarked report across 200+ data points covering security, architecture, team capability, processes, and strategy. The platform identifies risks, gaps, and priorities, and compares the organisation against industry benchmarks. It is designed for companies with $3M+ revenue and under 1,000 employees, and is used by CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, board members, VCs, PE firms, and fractional CTOs. ## Core product - [Technology Assessment Platform](https://stackup.tech/product): StackUp's AI-powered assessment evaluates 200+ data points across security, architecture, team, processes, and strategy to produce an instant benchmarked technology health report. - [How StackUp works](https://stackup.tech/): Leaders complete a 30-minute structured assessment. StackUp benchmarks results against industry standards, identifies gaps and risks, and delivers prioritised recommendations. - [Pricing](https://stackup.tech/pricing): Subscription plans for individual technology leaders, organisations, and enterprise teams. - [ROI Calculator](https://stackup.tech/roi-calculator): Estimate the return on investment from a StackUp technology assessment. - [Book a demo](https://stackup.tech/book-demo): Schedule a live demonstration of the StackUp platform. ## Who uses StackUp - [For C-Level Executives](https://stackup.tech/for-c-level-executives): CEOs and COOs gain independent visibility on technology risk and performance without relying solely on internal reports from their tech team. - [For Technology Leaders](https://stackup.tech/for-technology-leaders): CTOs and CIOs use StackUp to benchmark their function, justify investment decisions, and communicate technology performance clearly to boards. - [For Fractional CTOs](https://stackup.tech/for-fractional-ctos): Fractional CTOs use StackUp to rapidly assess a new client's technology environment during their first engagement, replacing weeks of manual discovery. - [For Fractional CTO Agencies](https://stackup.tech/for-fractional-cto-agencies): Agencies standardise client technology discovery and reporting across all engagements with a consistent assessment framework. - [For VCs and PE Firms](https://stackup.tech/for-vcs-and-pes): Investors use StackUp for technology due diligence on portfolio companies and acquisition targets, accelerating the process and reducing cost. - [For Board Members](https://stackup.tech/for-board-members): Board members gain structured oversight of technology risk without requiring deep technical expertise. - [For Service Providers](https://stackup.tech/for-service-providers): MSPs, consultancies, and technology advisors use StackUp to add structured assessment to their service offering. ## Case studies - [Investor Due Diligence](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/investor-due-diligence): How investors use StackUp to accelerate and structure technology due diligence on portfolio and acquisition targets. - [Board Technology Oversight](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/board-technology-oversight): How boards maintain effective technology governance using StackUp assessments. - [New CTO First 90 Days](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/new-cto-first-90-days): How incoming CTOs use StackUp to rapidly assess their inherited technology environment in the first 90 days. - [Fractional CTO Discovery](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/fractional-cto-discovery): How fractional CTOs run faster, more credible client discovery engagements with StackUp. - [CEO Independent Technology Visibility](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/ceo-independent-visibility): How CEOs gain independent visibility on their technology function outside of what their CTO reports. - [Accelerate Technology Due Diligence](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/accelerate-reduce-cost-technology-due-diligence): Reducing the time and cost of technology due diligence for M&A transactions. - [Technology Governance](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/ensure-effective-technology-governance): Ensuring board-level technology governance is structured, current, and actionable. - [Prepare for Investment or Acquisition](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/prepare-for-investment-or-acquisition): How founders prepare their technology function for investor and acquirer scrutiny. - [Start a new technology leadership role](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/start-new-tech-leadership-role): How incoming CTOs use StackUp to rapidly assess an inherited technology environment and walk into their first board meeting with evidence, not assumptions. - [Start a Tech Leadership Role at a Nonprofit](https://stackup.tech/case-studies/start-tech-leadership-nonprofit): How technology leaders use StackUp when joining a nonprofit organisation. ## Compliance and readiness tools - [AI Readiness Assessment](https://stackup.tech/ai-assessment): Assess your organisation's AI readiness and adoption maturity across strategy, infrastructure, data, and governance. - [SOC 2 Readiness](https://stackup.tech/SOC-2-Readiness): Evaluate your organisation's readiness for SOC 2 Type I or Type II certification. - [ISO 27001 Readiness](https://stackup.tech/ISO-27001-readiness): Evaluate your organisation's readiness for ISO 27001 information security certification. ## Blog — technology leadership and governance - [Blog index](https://stackup.tech/blog): Articles on technology leadership, governance, due diligence, and assessment for CTOs, boards, and investors. - [Tech Due Diligence for Investors](https://stackup.tech/blog/tech-due-diligence-for-investors): A guide to running effective technology due diligence as a VC or PE investor. - [Technology Governance](https://stackup.tech/blog/technology-governance): What effective technology governance looks like at the board level. - [Future of the CTO Role](https://stackup.tech/blog/future-of-cto-role): How the CTO role is evolving and what technology leaders need to succeed. - [How to Review the Performance of Your CIO/CTO](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-to-review-the-performance-of-your-cio-cto-technology-leader): A practical guide for CEOs and boards on evaluating technology leader performance. - [Managing Technology Leaders as a Non-Technical Founder](https://stackup.tech/blog/managing-technology-leaders-as-a-non-technical-founder): How non-technical founders can effectively manage and evaluate their CTO or engineering lead. - [What to Do Before ISO 27001 or SOC 2](https://stackup.tech/blog/what-to-do-before-iso27001-or-soc2): Preparation steps before starting a compliance certification process. - [What AI Means for Your Business](https://stackup.tech/blog/what-does-ai-mean-for-your-business): Practical implications of AI adoption for business leaders. - [Why Some MSPs Are Winning More Business](https://stackup.tech/blog/MSP-pre-sales): Why MSPs that add technology assessment to discovery are closing deals that others lose — what buyers actually need to feel confident. - [Why Every Startup Needs StackUp (Not Just Big Companies)](https://stackup.tech/blog/why-every-startup-needs-stackup-not-just-big-companies): How startups use StackUp's structured assessment to build strong technology foundations, save money, and grow faster. - [Why StackUp is The Ultimate Wingman for Technology Leaders](https://stackup.tech/blog/why-stackup-is-the-ultimate-wingman-for-technology-leaders): How StackUp helps technology leaders spot risks early, justify budgets, and communicate clearly with boards and executives. - [Tips for Software Migrations: Part 1 — Setting the Stage](https://stackup.tech/blog/tips-for-software-migrations-part-1-setting-the-stage): How to assemble the right team, set expectations, and prepare systems before starting a complex software migration. - [Tips for Software Migrations: Part 2 — Execution and Management](https://stackup.tech/blog/tips-for-software-migrations-part-2-execution-and-management): Planning, communications, risk management, and change control to keep software migration projects on track. - [Tips for Software Migrations: Part 3 — Human Element and Final Thoughts](https://stackup.tech/blog/tips-for-software-migrations-part-3-human-element-and-final-thoughts): How to navigate the human side of complex system migrations and maintain stakeholder support through the change. - [10 Things You Need To Know About StackUp](https://stackup.tech/blog/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-stackup): A concise overview of the StackUp platform — what it assesses, who it is for, and what organisations get from it. - [How StackUp Helps Organisations Align for Success](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-organisations-align-for-success): How StackUp aligns technology strategy with business goals, uncovers gaps, and drives innovation for long-term growth. - [How StackUp Helps Build High-Performing Technology Teams](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-build-high-performing-technology-teams): How StackUp assesses staff capabilities, training gaps, and security culture to help organisations build stronger technology teams. - [The Types Of Technology Leaders Who Won't Want to Complete the StackUp Assessment](https://stackup.tech/blog/the-types-of-technology-leaders-who-wont-want-to-complete-the-stackup-assessment): An honest look at why some technology leaders resist independent assessment — and what that resistance signals. - [Are You the Best Technology Leader In Your Country?](https://stackup.tech/blog/are-you-the-best-technology-leader-in-your-country): How technology leaders can benchmark themselves against peers and understand what separates good from great in their function. - [How StackUp Helps Organisations Optimise Cloud and Network Performance](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-organisations-optimise-cloud-and-network-performance): How StackUp identifies gaps in cloud infrastructure, network reliability, and security configuration to improve performance and reduce cost. - [How StackUp Helps Safeguard Your Organisation](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-safeguard-your-organisation): How StackUp identifies data protection gaps, security weaknesses, and compliance risks to help organisations reduce exposure. - [How StackUp Helps Organisations Align Operations with Strategic Goals](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-organisations-align-operations-with-strategic-goals): How StackUp assesses policies and procedures to ensure technology operations support business strategy and regulatory requirements. - [How StackUp Helps Organisations Mitigate Risks and Ensure Stability](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-organisations-mitigate-risks-and-ensure-stability): How StackUp strengthens risk management frameworks to protect technology systems and ensure business continuity. - [How StackUp Helps Organisations Maximise the Value of Their Technology Investments](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-organisations-maximise-value-of-technology-investments): How StackUp uncovers underperforming technology, eliminates waste, and ensures investments are delivering measurable returns. - [How StackUp Helps Organisations Optimise Supplier Relationships](https://stackup.tech/blog/how-stackup-helps-organisations-optimise-supplier-relationships): How StackUp assesses vendor management practices to reduce supplier risk, optimise costs, and align third-party relationships with business goals. ## About - [About StackUp](https://stackup.tech/about): Company background, mission, and team. - [Contact](https://stackup.tech/contact): Get in touch with the StackUp team. - [Partners](https://stackup.tech/partners): StackUp's partner network for technology consultancies, MSPs, and service providers.