Due diligence is an investigation, audit, or review performed to confirm facts or details of a matter under consideration. In the financial world, due diligence requires an examination of financial records before entering into a proposed transaction with another party. (Investopedia)
It is important and compulsory to do Due Diligence while considering partnering with other parties. The process ensures that a party is aware of all the details of a transaction before they agree to it, this is primarily a way to reduce exposure to risk.
Scenario examples are:
You as an investor, looking at a business/start up to invest
You as a business owner, looking at a prospective partner
You as a company is considering M&A (merger and acquisition) with another company
Part of the due diligence process, background check will show you detailed information about a company’s background, its financial condition and other important things, including:
Risk assessment
Legal History/Related legal events
Business relationships and related parties
Company’s reputation, suppliers and customers
It depends on the complexity of the deal. It can take as little as a week or a few months.
We will run through the whole process, providing you information based on the accurate data to see a company’s capitalization, financial condition, competitors; how it performs in the industry, valuation multiples, human resources, as well as the company’s expectations going forward.
From this information, we will then examine the long and short-term risks, picturing their worst-case scenarios and potential outcomes so you can decide whether it can be considered as a healthy business or eligible partner in line for your company’s interests.
Our team has more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance advisory, funding tech startups and bringing them to listing, sustainable investments and project finance. We will help you to make informed decisions and negotiate the best conditions for your deal.