Technical Due Diligence (Critical):
- Architecture: Scalability limits? Technical debt?
- Security: Penetration test results? Compliance certifications?
- Performance: Latency benchmarks? Capacity limits?
- Integration: API compatibility with F5 products?
Commercial Due Diligence (Critical):
- Customer Validation: Reference calls with top 10 customers
- Churn Analysis: Cohort retention? Reasons for churn?
- Competitive Position: Win/loss analysis? Differentiation?
HR Due Diligence (Critical):
- Key Person Retention: Commitment from founders and key engineers?
- Compensation: Equity grants? Acceleration provisions?
- Culture: Employee satisfaction? Turnover rates?