How HorizonX Leads the Way in Technology Due Diligence for a Leading Global Strategy Firm and Its Private Equity Clients
Bring in the technology due diligence experts
An acquisition is, arguably, the biggest decision a leader can make – with the potential to literally transform a business’s fortunes overnight – and at the heart of any modern business, is its technology.
As a global leader in M&A due diligence, StratAdvisor recognises the importance of technology in making a sound investment decision (its own research regularly reveals that digital innovation can unlock significant financial and strategic returns for businesses).
In 2018, StratAdvisor first partnered with technology due diligence experts, HorizonX, enlisting its help to advise a respected private equity client on the purchase of an emerging an Australasian communications service and infrastructure provider, specialising in the design and deployment of bespoke WAN solutions including Internet, VoIP, Security and Colocation delivered on their carrier grade core voice and data networks.
Get the right deals done, under pressure
With tight deadlines and significant risks in this unknown but exciting technology, HorizonX worked closely with the target’s executive team to gain a full picture of the gaps, risks, and recommendations for the target Tech Stack, helping it to reach its full potential.
In just a week, HorizonX provided StratAdvisor and its client with a comprehensive report, covering everything they needed to know to make the right investment decision, including:
- Core Architecture Risks and Recommendations
- Software Delivery Process & Code Quality
- Integrity & Security of Code and Infrastructure
- Cost estimates:
- Once off CAPEX (incremental to any current forecast) to implement the recommendations and migrate to cloud A$450K
- Total ongoing OPEX (incremental to any current forecast) is anticipated to be approximately $200K per annum, this included adding one permanent headcount.
- Suggestions on staff resourcing to speed up cloud migration.
A winning due diligence partnership
From one successfully completed technology due diligence project for StratAdvisor and its client, to the next.
Not long after completing the first successful technology due diligence, StratAdvisor partnered again with HorizonX, enlisting its help to advise a respected private equity client on the purchase of an emerging point of sale (POS) system.
In just 2.5 weeks, HorizonX provided StratAdvisor and its client with a comprehensive report, covering everything they needed to know to make the right investment decision, including:
- Specific hygiene security risks to be addressed immediately
- The exact cost (up to AUD$6.5million) and timeline (24 months) for moving to the cloud
- Suggestions on staff resourcing to speed up cloud migration
- Five core capabilities to prioritise – including software delivery and user experience design.
Become a Trusted Advisor
Having proved its ability to conduct deep, highly detailed technology due diligence that directly impacts commercial deals, HorizonX has become StratAdvisor’s ongoing local advisory partner.
Since 2018, HorizonX has conducted 10+ technology due diligence projects for StratAdvisor’s global clients for commercial deals worth up to $100M+.
It’s a partnership that has helped StratAdvisor to enhance the accuracy and breadth of its M&A service offering and its clients to gain a detailed health-check of a platform, to make better investments.
For StratAdvisor, the partnership is very much a win-win.
Winning Due Diligence Partnerships
Demonstrating its capability in executing thorough and impactful technology due diligence, HorizonX has solidified its role as StratAdvisor’s go-to local advisory partner.
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Become a Trusted Advisor
Since 2018, HorizonX has conducted 10+ technology due diligence projects for StratAdvisor’s global clients for commercial deals worth up to $200M+. It’s a partnership that has helped StratAdvisor to enhance the accuracy and breadth of its M&A service offering and its clients to gain a detailed health-check of a platform, to make better investments.
HorizonX recognises the significant pressure our clients face in making astute commercial decisions. Their reports are crafted to detail critical elements such as financial metrics, timelines, resource allocations, and more.
These insights empower leaders to effectively assess the potential profitability of their investments. This meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive analysis positions HorizonX as a distinguished expert in technology due diligence – and makes them a trusted advisor for our business”.
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