Technical Due Diligence for Fintech Investors: A Practical Framework
When a VC firm or PE fund evaluates a fintech investment opportunity, the technology is rarely the first thing they assess. Market size, revenue growth, and unit economics come first. But when the diligence team digs into the technical platform, the findings can make or break a deal — and the quality of that assessment determines whether the investor makes a sound decision or buys into hidden technical debt. We have conducted dozens of technical due diligence assessments for institutional investors evaluating fintech opportunities. Here is the framework we use. ...