Independent technology and operational due diligence for PE sponsors, sovereign wealth funds and corporate M&A evaluating industrial AI targets, platforms or deployment capabilities. The assessment covers what the target claims its AI can do, what it actually does in production, and what the technology and operational risks are for the investor. This is investment-grade assessment — not project delivery or ongoing consulting. For board-level governance of AI strategy, see our board advisory service; for operational execution, our project leadership practice.
We provide due diligence experts with production AI experience in automotive, aerospace, food, pharmaceutical, energy and chemicals. Tell us the target and the transaction type, and within 48 hours we propose two or three independent assessors, including availability and indicative terms.
A PE sponsor or strategic buyer is acquiring a company that claims AI capability. Independent assessment verifies what the technology actually does in production and where the gaps are between claims and reality.
A PE firm needs to standardise AI across portfolio companies or select a platform before a major investment. Independent due diligence cuts through vendor claims and technical jargon.
An investor is acquiring an industrial company and needs to understand its AI readiness: data infrastructure, talent, deployed systems and the realistic upside from AI investments.
A corporate or sovereign fund is considering a partnership or JV with an AI technology provider. Due diligence assesses the technology, the team and the deployment track record before commitments are made.
The assessment gives the investment committee, the deal team and the board the independent technical judgment they need to price risk, structure the deal and plan post-acquisition. It does not run the company — it informs the decision to buy, partner or select.
For a structured approach to the assessment, see our industrial AI due diligence checklist. For broader advisory on AI strategy and vendor selection, see industrial AI consulting.
| Deliverable | What it covers | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Technology assessment report | Architecture, model strategy, data pipeline, integration with MES/SCADA/ERP, scalability and technical debt of the target's AI capability. | Investment committee input and valuation discussion. |
| Production reality check | What the AI system actually does in production versus what is claimed — deployed use cases, measured outcomes, integration depth and operational maturity. | Validation of the business case and revenue projections. |
| Capability and talent assessment | Team structure, key-person dependencies, talent depth and the organisational ability to sustain and scale the AI capability. | Post-acquisition retention and hiring plan. |
| Risk register | Technology, data, regulatory, vendor lock-in and operational risks with severity and likelihood ratings. | Risk allocation in the transaction structure. |
| Post-acquisition roadmap | Recommended investments, integrations and organisational changes needed to industrialise the AI capability. | 100-day plan and value-creation strategy. |
Due diligence engagements are time-bound, confidential and structured around the transaction calendar. The assessor is independent — no vendor ties, no downstream implementation interest.
After the transaction, investors often engage board advisors to govern the AI strategy of the acquired company, or project leadership to execute the post-acquisition AI roadmap.
The due diligence assessor engages with both the deal team and the target's technology and operations leadership. The primary interlocutors are:
Due diligence is an assessment for an investment, acquisition, partnership or technology selection decision. It is independent, time-bound and produces a go/no-go recommendation. Consulting and project leadership are operational engagements that execute over time.
Yes. For due diligence and vendor selection we put forward only profiles with no commercial ties to the candidates being assessed, and we state that in writing.
Buy-side and sell-side due diligence for PE sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, corporate M&A, joint ventures and technology selection. We assess AI targets, platforms, deployment capabilities and the AI readiness of industrial companies being acquired.
The form on this page. Within 48 business hours you receive a proposal with due diligence experts who fit the target and transaction type. You decide whether to proceed; the proposal itself carries no cost or commitment.
It depends on scope. A focused technology assessment can be delivered in two to three weeks; a full operational due diligence covering multiple plants and technology stacks may take four to six weeks. The timeline is set by the transaction calendar.
The target, the transaction type and the timeline. That is enough for us to prepare the proposal.