Due diligence for AI startups: what actually matters
Founders and investors due diligence: how to dig beneath the “AI-powered” facade and verify that their systems won’t break in secret.
Audits and due diligence
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5 red flags for VCs when planning to invest in Seed or Series A companies
Discover the five most common technical-due-diligence red flags—from undersized or misaligned teams to “just-about-working” codebases—that VCs must spot before writing a cheque.
Should we really ship fast and break things?
Should startups test everything before shipping? We break down how to balance testing with product velocity—and why 100% coverage is often the wrong goal.
SaaS due diligence report: 12 learnings for founders that want to secure their next funding round
Auditing startups goes beyond the technical at madewithlove. Here are key lessons to help startups secure funding and scale effectively. From creating better communication and documentation to balancing technical debt and leadership, discover the insights that can shape your startup's future.
Do we even need a moat?
A technical moat is often seen as a product's defensive edge, but does every product really need one? For AI products, the choice between building proprietary tech or leveraging existing solutions like OpenAI is complex. True value lies in solving customer problems—not just in owning the technology.
Scaling the A team
In recent audits, I've noticed a less obvious pattern: overly talented start-up teams. While smart, experienced teams thrive early on, they struggle to scale. Scaling requires structure, documentation, and room to grow talent in-house.
How to explain your tech debt to your investors
Learn how to explain technical debt to investors effectively. This guide simplifies its impact on growth and strategies to manage it, helping you enhance company value and align business goals.
Why don't you look at the codebase?
When auditing software companies, we don't only look at the codebase. The value of an audit lies in understanding the broader context of the company. By interviewing, we uncover the real issues.
Technical due diligence: The ultimate guide
Technical due diligence (TDD) helps investors and companies uncover the tech strengths and weaknesses of startups. TDD plays a crucial role in revealing risks and opportunities tied to technology, allowing for a thorough assessment that aids in making better business decisions.