From our SaaS audits
What we find inside SaaS companies
Patterns from the technical due diligences we run for investors and boards.
Due diligence
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.
How to communicate a roadmap to VCs and investors
What do investors and VCs care about when they ask for your roadmap? How do you gain their trust while presenting them? How manage expectations?
5 things investors and VCs care about before investing
In the eyes of a VC, your startup is more than just lines of code; it's a potential hidden gem waiting to be polished. So, the next time you pitch, think less about impressing with tech and more about presenting a balanced, promising business.
Decoding Startup Success: Insights from Lotte Geldermans (Pitchdrive) on technical due diligence and growth strategy
What early-stage startups should prioritize technically and how Pitchdrive helps SaaS startups navigate the complex waters of growth and investment.
A story on remote audits
Discover the advantages of remote audits vs on-site audits. Learn how to improve interview quality, reduce costs, and boost flexibility.
How to do a software rewrite
Should you start from scratch or invest time to refactor your application? * The concepts explained: software rewrite, starting from scratch, and refactoring * When should you
Pulse: Episode 6 – Johann Romefort on Technical Due Diligence
In Pulse, a madewithlove podcast, Andreas talks with leaders from the tech startup and scale-up ecosystem. There are also some podcast episodes where Andreas
The Ultimate Startup Due Diligence Checklist for Investments
What is due diligence or a technical audit The goal of due diligence is simple: figure out the hidden secrets of the target company that
Why tech startups fail - based on auditing 50+ SaaS startups
I’m sure you’ve heard the statistic that 9 out of 10 startups fail. How can you win against such odds? Is there a
Due diligence in the age of social distancing
A big part of closing a new investment round is the technical due diligence report that informs all parties involved of the current state of