M&A Technical Advisory

Navigate technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions with expert guidance.

Strategic Technology Assessment for Transactions

Technology has become a critical factor in virtually every M&A transaction. Whether you're acquiring a software company, a technology-enabled business, or a traditional enterprise with significant IT infrastructure, understanding the technology landscape is essential to making informed decisions.

BCE Associates provides comprehensive M&A technical advisory services that help buyers, sellers, and investors understand the true state of technology assets, identify risks and opportunities, and plan for successful integration or carve-out.

Our M&A Advisory Services Include:

  • Pre-LOI Technology Assessment: Quick-turn evaluations to inform deal strategy before significant commitment
  • Comprehensive Technical Due Diligence: Deep-dive analysis of architecture, code, infrastructure, and team
  • Integration Planning: Technology roadmaps for combining systems and teams post-acquisition
  • Carve-Out Support: Technical planning for separating technology assets in divestitures
  • Synergy Validation: Realistic assessment of anticipated technology cost savings and revenue opportunities
  • Vendor Due Diligence: Seller-side technical preparation to streamline deal processes
$10B+
Transaction Value Supported
100+
M&A Engagements
48hr
Rapid Assessment Available
PE/VC
& Strategic Buyers

Technical Due Diligence

Thorough technical evaluation to inform investment and partnership decisions.

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Architecture Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of system architecture, including scalability, reliability, and maintainability. We examine microservices design, API structure, data flow, and infrastructure patterns.

  • System design review
  • Scalability analysis
  • Infrastructure evaluation
  • Cloud architecture assessment
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Code Quality Review

In-depth analysis of code quality, including review of coding standards, technical debt, test coverage, and maintainability. We use both automated tools and expert manual review.

  • Static code analysis
  • Technical debt quantification
  • Test coverage evaluation
  • Security vulnerability scanning
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Team Assessment

Evaluation of engineering team capabilities, structure, and culture. We assess technical leadership, skill distribution, retention risks, and organizational effectiveness.

  • Skills gap analysis
  • Leadership evaluation
  • Team structure review
  • Culture and retention assessment
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Process & DevOps Review

Assessment of development processes, CI/CD pipelines, deployment practices, and operational maturity. We identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

  • CI/CD pipeline analysis
  • Release management review
  • Incident response evaluation
  • Documentation assessment

Due Diligence Deliverables

Every engagement includes a comprehensive written report with:

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Executive Summary

Key findings and recommendations for leadership and board consumption.

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Risk Register

Prioritized list of technical risks with severity ratings and mitigation strategies.

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Detailed Findings

Technical deep-dive with evidence, analysis, and specific recommendations.

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Action Roadmap

Prioritized improvement plan with effort estimates and dependencies.

Global Engineering Teams

Access world-class software engineering talent with our Eastern European focus.

Build Your Distributed Engineering Team

The global talent market offers tremendous opportunities for organizations willing to look beyond their immediate geography. Eastern Europe, in particular, has emerged as a powerhouse of technical talent, with strong educational institutions, deep engineering culture, and competitive cost structures.

BCE Associates helps organizations navigate the complexities of building and managing distributed engineering teams. Whether you need to augment your existing team, establish an offshore development center, or source contributors for open source projects, we provide end-to-end support.

Our Engineering Team Services:

  • Talent Sourcing: Identification and vetting of engineering talent in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and beyond)
  • Team Structure Design: Optimal organizational models for distributed development
  • Engagement Models: Support for direct hire, contractor, and outsourcing arrangements
  • Open Source Strategy: Building and managing teams for open source contributions alongside proprietary development
  • Vendor Evaluation: Assessment and selection of development partners and outsourcing firms
  • Distributed Team Optimization: Process improvement for existing distributed organizations
500+
Engineers Placed
8
Countries Covered
Mixed
Open & Closed Source
30-50%
Typical Cost Savings
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Eastern European Focus

Deep expertise in the Eastern European talent market, including Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia, and Croatia. We understand local dynamics, compensation norms, and cultural considerations.

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Open Source Expertise

Specialized experience in building teams that contribute to open source projects while also developing proprietary software. We help you navigate licensing, contribution policies, and community engagement.

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Technical Screening

Rigorous technical vetting process including code reviews, system design interviews, and cultural fit assessment. We ensure candidates meet your specific technical requirements and quality standards.

Cybersecurity Services

Comprehensive security assessment and support for enterprise organizations.

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Penetration Testing

Comprehensive penetration testing services to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors do. Our expert testers simulate real-world attacks to assess your security posture.

  • External network penetration testing
  • Internal network assessment
  • Web application security testing
  • Mobile application testing
  • API security assessment
  • Social engineering evaluation
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Red Team Services

Advanced adversary simulation that tests your organization's complete defensive capabilities. Our red team operates like sophisticated attackers to identify gaps in people, process, and technology.

  • Full-scope attack simulation
  • Physical security testing
  • Phishing and social engineering campaigns
  • Objective-based assessments
  • Supply chain attack simulation
  • Assumed breach scenarios
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Blue Team Support

Strengthen your defensive capabilities with our blue team services. We help you build and optimize detection, response, and recovery capabilities to protect against evolving threats.

  • Security operations center (SOC) assessment
  • Detection engineering
  • Incident response planning and playbooks
  • Threat hunting
  • Security tool optimization
  • Purple team exercises
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Security Advisory

Strategic security guidance to help you build and maintain a robust security program. We provide expertise without the overhead of full-time specialized staff.

  • Security program development
  • Compliance guidance (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI)
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Security architecture review
  • Vendor security assessment
  • Board and executive briefings

Our Security Testing Methodology

A structured approach that delivers actionable results while minimizing business disruption.

Scoping

Define testing boundaries, objectives, and rules of engagement in collaboration with your team.

Reconnaissance

Gather information about target systems and identify potential attack vectors.

Testing

Execute controlled attacks and vulnerability exploitation using manual and automated techniques.

Reporting

Document findings with severity ratings, evidence, and specific remediation guidance.

Engagement Models

Flexible options to match your organization's needs and preferences.

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Project-Based

Fixed-scope engagements with defined deliverables and timelines. Ideal for due diligence, penetration tests, and specific assessments where requirements are well-understood.

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Retainer

Ongoing access to BCE Associates expertise with reserved capacity. Perfect for organizations that need regular advisory support or rapid response capabilities.

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Embedded Team

BCE Associates consultants work alongside your team for extended periods. Best for complex initiatives requiring deep integration and knowledge transfer.

Let's Discuss Your Needs

Every organization is unique. Contact us to explore how our services can address your specific challenges.

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