10 Tech Red Flags That Kill M&A Deals
The due diligence checklist used by top PE firms to avoid costly technology surprises
What You'll Learn
After analyzing 100+ M&A transactions worth over $10B, we've identified the 10 technology issues that most commonly derail deals or destroy post-acquisition value.
Hidden Technical Debt
How to spot the $5M+ modernization costs sellers don't disclose
Security Time Bombs
The vulnerability patterns that lead to post-close breaches
Key Person Dependencies
Why 40% of tech talent leaves within 18 months—and how to prevent it
Scalability Illusions
When "cloud-native" actually means "will break at 2x volume"
Plus 6 More Critical Red Flags
Including licensing traps, integration blockers, and data quality issues
"This checklist helped us identify $12M in hidden infrastructure costs before closing. We renegotiated the deal and avoided a disaster."
— Managing Director, Mid-Market PE Firm
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