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Technical Due Diligence

You're moving fast on a deal. The founders sound sharp. But the tech is a black box. Get a clear technical read — from someone who actually reads code and has shipped AI systems into production — before you wire funds.

Who This Is For

Small VCs

Sub-$100M funds without in-house technical staff on every deal.

Angel investors & angel groups

Writing checks into AI or technical companies and want a second set of eyes.

Syndicate leads

Need to back up your conviction with a credible technical memo for LPs.

Founders co-investing

You know product but want an independent read on the stack before committing.

What Gets Evaluated

What You Receive

Written report

1–2 page structured memo: findings, risk flags, and a plain-language verdict.

Live debrief

30–45 minute call to walk through findings and answer your specific questions.

Fast turnaround

48–72 hours from scoping call to delivered report. Most deals are in that window.

Pricing

Flat fee per engagement. No retainer. No ongoing commitment.

Quick Scan

$750

Turnaround: 24 hours

Right for early-stage deals or initial screens where you need a fast sanity check.

  • Surface-level stack and architecture review
  • AI/ML claims check
  • Top 3 risk flags
  • Written summary (1 page)

Standard DD

$1,999

Turnaround: 48–72 hours

The default for pre-close diligence. Full report plus a live debrief.

  • Full tech stack and architecture assessment
  • AI/ML claims validation
  • Team technical depth evaluation
  • Written report (1–2 pages)
  • 45-minute debrief call

Deep Review

$3,499

Turnaround: 3–5 days

Complex deals, larger checks, or situations where you need deeper evidence.

  • Everything in Standard DD
  • Code-level review (where accessible)
  • Data room and technical documentation audit
  • Scalability and security deep-dive
  • Follow-up Q&A support (48 hrs post-debrief)

Why This Is Different

Real operator

Hands-on fractional CTO with active portfolio companies. Not a consultant who theorizes.

AI-native

3+ years shipping production AI systems. Knows what real AI looks like vs. a GPT wrapper with a clever demo.

Code-capable

Actually reads the code when it's accessible. Not just reviewing decks and talking to founders.

Investor mindset

Active angel investor. Knows what matters for returns, not just what's technically impressive.

Ready to move on this deal?

Book a 15-minute scoping call. We'll confirm fit, scope the engagement, and get started. Most reports are delivered within 72 hours.