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title: "Tech Due Diligence for Search Funds | Akava TARA™"
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summary: "Akava TARA™ provides technology due diligence services tailored for search funds, offering tiered assessments—Technology Audit, Viability Scorecard, and Readiness Assessment—to evaluate acquisition targets' tech risk, scalability, and strategic fit. The platform also delivers post-close technology execution services including fractional CTO leadership, product strategy, and architecture modernization to accelerate value creation."
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# Tech Due Diligence for Search Funds | Akava TARA™

aBOUT uS Resource Link 1 Resource Link 3 Resource Link 2 aBOUT uS Framework Insights PRIVATE EQUITY SEARCH FUNDS INVESTMENT BANKS CORPORATE M&A POST CLOSE SERVICES Contact Us EMPOWERING SEARCH FUNDS TO DE-RISK TECH ACQUISITIONS & ACCELERATE VALUE CREATION We help Searchers evaluate risk, validate opportunity, and build scalable platforms and systems that unlock long-term value. Built for Searchers. Optimized for Outcomes. We understand what's at stake: the right acquisition sets the trajectory foreverything that follows. SPEED TO INSIGHTS VALUE FRAMEWORK ARCHITECTURE 6.2 APPLICATIONS 7.5 CLOUD/INFRA 8.4 SECURITY 5.5 PERSONNEL 7.5 Architecture Applications Cloud/Infra Security Personnel Architecture 6.2 Applications 7.5 Cloud / Infrastructure 8.4 Security 5.5 Personnel 4.8 ACQUISITION READINESS SCORE 6.5 TECH DEBT SCALABILITY Our Search Fund-focused assessments deliver clear, actionable insight into a target’s technology, risk profile, and scalability. Whether you're pre-LOI or nearing close, we help you move decisively with a level of confidence that matches your conviction. Strategic Diligence for Search Funds Technology Audit Our Technology Audit delivers a rapid, surface-level evaluation of a target’s technology footprint assessing infrastructure, code quality, scalability, and critical risks through stakeholder interviews and high-level information provided by the target, without significant time or capital investment. Designed for pre-LOI exploration, this lightweight assessment surfaces early red flags and provides the strategic insight searchers need to make confident Go/No-Go decisions and prioritize their pipeline. Rapid tech footprint assessment Minimal time & cost investment Early risk identification Ideal for initial screening Viability Scorecard Our proprietary Viability Scorecard gives Searchers a rapid, rubric-based evaluation of a target’s technology posture aligning innovation goals with technical feasibility. Using targeted questions and a structured pillar-based framework, we surface red flags early, assess strategic fit, and provide actionable intelligence to help prioritize deals and reduce execution risk. Structured technical health scoring Validates tech-business alignment Red flag & risk identification Smaller deals, meaningful depth Readiness Assessment Our most comprehensive diligence product, the Readiness Assessment delivers a 360° evaluation of a target’s technology across architecture, scalability, team, security, infrastructure, and more. Each pillar is objectively scored, with optional cost-risk modeling to inform valuation, negotiations, and post-close planning. You’ll gain the strategic clarity needed to guide your client and the confidence to move forward with conviction. Comprehensive technical health assessment Full pillar-by-pillar scoring Cost-risk analysis & remediation strategy Supports underwriting & Day 1 execution GET IN TOUCH Post-Close Technology Execution Post-close is where technology either accelerates or constrains your value creation. We become your on-demand technology team: modernizing infrastructure, developing capabilities, and executing the roadmap that unlocks enterprise value. Fractional CTO Fractional CTO Provides strategic technology leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. We align the tech stack to your business goals, assess vendors and infrastructure, and ensure security, scalability, and performance—positioning your company for sustainable growth. Product & Solution Strategy Product & Solution Strategy We develop product strategies and modernization roadmaps based on market research, user insights, and ROI potential. From technical assessments to GTM execution, we help you prioritize the right initiatives to grow value fast. Technology Stack & Architecture Technology Stack & Architecture We evaluate and modernize your company’s architecture, reduce tech debt, and implement scalable, flexible systems that support operational efficiency and long-term success. Software Engineering Software Engineering Our team builds and modernizes scalable software that drives business value. We focus on clean code, speed to market, and quality—helping you compete with agility while minimizing risk. Cloud & DevOps Cloud & DevOps We optimize your infrastructure in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI, enabling rapid deployment, stronger security, and automation that scales with your business needs. AI & Data AI & Data We unlock insights and automate processes through AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics—turning raw data into smarter decisions and operational leverage. UI/UX UI/UX We design modern, intuitive digital experiences that improve conversion, retention, and brand differentiation—tailored to your end users and strategic growth goals. QA & Maintenance QA & Maintenance We deliver proactive testing, monitoring, and ongoing support to ensure product quality, uptime, and customer satisfaction—protecting your investment post-close. We give you the technical leadership and execution capabilities to modernize faster, operate smarter, and scale with confidence. Your Dedicated Technology Partner AT Every stage of the Search Journey From initial tech screening to deep due diligence and post-close transformation, we bring the expertise, speed, and hands-on execution Search Fund entrepreneurs need to succeed. Have a deal on your radar or gearing up to operate post-close? Let’s talk about how we can help you navigate the road ahead with clarity and confidence. READY TO SPEAK WITH A TECHNOLOGY EXPERT? Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! 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