Due Diligence
We form solid investment theses through AI-powered commercial, technical, AI and digital due diligences.
At DevelopX, we deliver commercial, technical, AI and digital due diligence to give private equity investors a clear, evidence-based view of what they are really acquiring. Our due diligence services can be purchased individually or as an integrated package combining hypothesis-driven insights powered by AI analytics and in-depth sector expertise spanning technology, industrials, business services, consumer goods and financial services. The result is clearer investment decisions, fewer surprises after completion, and a solid foundation for creating value.
Due Diligence Services
Whether standalone or integrated, we provide the level of detail your investment decisions require.
DevelopX delivers commercial, technical, AI and digital due diligence as standalone engagements or as a fully integrated assessment by one cross-functional team. Each module is powered by AI-driven analytics and sector expertise and is structured around the most important hypotheses for the investment thesis. The outcome is a clear, evidence-based view of the target’s commercial quality, technological foundation, AI potential and digital maturity, delivered at deal speed.
Commercial & Digital Due Diligence
“Before we commit, we need a clear, evidence-based view of the market, our customers and our commercial model.”
We analyse market dynamics, customer quality and business model positioning using a structured commercial analysis approach combined with AI-driven, outside-in insights. Our goal is to provide investment confidence that is grounded in the actual data, rather than the claims made in management presentations.
- Business model, strategic positioning and competitive landscape evaluated
- Customer segmentation, cohort retention, churn and pricing dynamics analysed
- Business plan reviewed and value creation levers identified and stress-tested
Technical Due Diligence
“We need to know the real state of the tech before we sign.”
We conduct targeted assessments of architecture, code quality, engineering practices and infrastructure in order to validate the technology foundation and ensure it is ready for future growth. Our senior engineers go where generalist consultants do not.
- Software architecture, tool stack and infrastructure setup assessed for scalability
- Technical debt and risk profile quantified with AI-supported code benchmarks
- Value creation potential identified with financial impact on Capex and Opex
AI Due Dilligence
“We want to understand the value of AI for this asset and how to achieve it.”
We assess AI readiness and capabilities, as well as upside potential, across the value chain, translating our findings into a quantified AI value creation plan. Our assessment links strategic relevance directly to delivery feasibility and financial impact.
- AI value levers identified and upside potential quantified across the business
- AI enablers assessed across data availability, architecture and operating model
- Use case longlist prioritised and AI roadmap developed as direct input for post-close
Digital & Data Due Diligence
“We need to understand the digital footprint and the quality of the underlying data assets.”
We assess the maturity of digital channels, customer experience, and data capabilities in order to identify potential for growth and areas of risk. AI-powered analytics and proprietary benchmarks provide investment teams with a precise understanding of the digital and data landscape.
- Customer experience, digital marketing performance and brand perception evaluated
- Data readiness, analytics maturity and insight gaps assessed
- Digital upside potential quantified with proprietary benchmarks
Digital ecosystem for logistics operations
Concept and development of a digital logistics ecosystem
Red Bull Mobile Collect
Developing a loyalty app for customer engagement
enerix
Developing a digital sales platform
GenAI solution for Carl Zeiss Meditec
50% faster clinic responses using GenAI
Ritter Sport NFT Collection
Updating chocolate to web3 with an interactive NFT experience
UZE Mobility
Turning an early MVP into an investor-ready product
USA-AUTO-ONLINE
Digital transformation for one of Europe’s largest ticket distributors
Porsche
4 months to deliver an MVP
Santander Turbo Certificate Platform
Success you can measure
Höfer Chemie
Developing an eCommerce strategy to Drive Growth
E-Bike Circularity
Growth strategy for an e-bike shop
What sharp Due Diligence actually delivers for your deal
No surprises after closing the deal
The biggest risk in DD is what you miss. Our engineering and commercial teams go deeper than generalist consultants and surface risks that only show up in the code, the data and the customer dynamics. We handle the depth so you can focus on the decision.
Value creation clarity from day one
Good DD identifies the commercial, digital and AI levers that drive value post-close. You leave with a clear view of what to fix, what to build and what is already working — grounded in findings across all four DD types.
AI insight with industry-focused depth
We combine AI-powered outside-in analytics with hands-on sector knowledge across technology, business services, industrials, consumer and financial services. The result is investment confidence that is faster and deeper than traditional approaches.
Engineering depth, commercial clarity
We translate what is broken into what it means for the thesis. Findings across all four DD types are structured to inform the investment decision directly and feed into the post-close value creation roadmap.
Assessing a target? Let’s talk before you commit
Whether you are at early assessment or just starting to form a thesis, we will tell you quickly what we can cover and how we can support your decision.
