Technical Due Diligence for Hardware Startups & Deeptech Investors

We help investors make confident decisions by cutting through technical hype and validating what’s actually been built. Our focus is on complex hardware and deeptech systems — from quantum instruments to advanced sensors and industrial automation. We assess not just what works today, but what will scale tomorrow.

 

Why Technical Due Diligence?

  • Validate technological feasibility before investing.
  • Identify risks and unrealistic roadmaps early.
  • Assess scalability and manufacturability realistically
  • Provide a solid foundation for investment committee decisions
  • Reduce risk in syndicates and for LP reporting

Our Approach

Our Technical Due Diligence cuts through the noise. We don’t rely on slide decks and storytelling — we dig into the actual system. We assess functionality, maturity, and real-world scalability — and where possible, we bring our own calibrated test parts to verify what the tech can actually do. But we don’t stop there: we go on-site, spend time in the lab with the technical team, and ask the hard questions. We look at what’s really been built, how it performs, and whether the team can scale it — not just pitch it. That’s how we uncover the gaps others miss — before you write the big check.

Our Technical Due Diligence Process

Technology Review

We evaluate how the technology works, what it enables, and how far it has progressed toward real-world application.

Team Assessment

We assess whether the technical team has the experience and structure to deliver on the development roadmap.

Intellectual Property and Differentiation

We examine patents and innovation depth to determine how defensible and unique the solution truly is.

Real-World System Verification

We bring calibrated reference parts to test the system under realistic and independent conditions.

Scalability and Path to Industrialization

We assess whether the technology is suitable for high-volume manufacturing in terms of reliability, cost-efficiency, and production consistency.

Technical Risks and Critical Unknowns

We identify the core limitations, uncertainties, and bottlenecks that could hinder success.

Clear, Actionable Recommendation

You receive a concise report highlighting key findings, risks, and our investment-grade verdict.

Post-DD Support

We remain available after the diligence phase to answer follow-up questions, join technical discussions, or support investment committees with clear, focused input.

Who We Work With

  • Early-stage investors (Pre-Seed to Series A) validating technical feasibility before institutional funding
  • Growth-stage investors (Series B, C, D and beyond) preparing for large-scale capital deployment
  • Business angels and family offices seeking independent technical insight to guide high-conviction decisions
  • Corporate venture arms investing in strategic, industrial, or enabling hardware technologies
  • Hardware startups preparing for funding rounds, market entry, or technical scale-up
  • Public funding bodies (e.g. European Innovation Council, national tech programs) that require expert review or second opinion
  • Co-investors and consortia partners looking for independent validation in complex, high-risk technology deals

Reference Projects

Examples of recent engagements (anonymized for confidentiality).

 

  • Cross-border validation – US–Korea
     A US-based investment firm engaged us to assess the technical maturity and scalability of a Korean startup developing next-generation laser welding systems.
  • European deeptech diligence
    A European investor requested a full technical due diligence for an early-stage company developing a novel method for high-precision X-ray analytics.
  • AI meets optics: Singapore deal review
    We supported a Singapore-based investor in evaluating an AI-enhanced optical inspection platform — focusing on algorithm robustness, hardware integration, and manufacturability.

Ready to move forward with technical clarity?
Schedule an introductory call to discuss your diligence needs.