Technical Due Diligence — Hardware Through Software

Deep tech and AI investment evaluation for investors who need to know what's real

VP Technical Staff·In-Q-TelPrior Client·Top Tier VCPhD Materials Science·MS Computer Science5–7 dayturnaround

The Gap Most Evaluators Miss

Most technical due diligence stops at the software layer. The most expensive investment mistakes happen at the intersection of hardware, materials, and AI — battery technology that can't scale, semiconductor claims that don't hold up, AI systems built on brittle physical assumptions.

I evaluate both sides of that stack.

Domain Coverage

Energy Storage & Battery Tech
AI / Machine Learning Systems
Defense & Dual-Use Technology
Semiconductors & Materials
Software Architecture & Scalability
Government / Federal Technology

What I Evaluate

Technical claims validation — hardware and software
Architecture soundness and scalability risk
AI/ML system credibility (real vs. demo-ware)
Manufacturing readiness and scale-up risk
Team technical capability assessment
IP defensibility and competitive moat
Technical debt and hidden remediation costs

Who This is For

VCs evaluating deep tech or AI-native startups
Growth equity firms (energy, defense, materials)
Angels lacking hardware or AI technical depth
PE firms assessing software or tech acquisitions
Family offices with active hard-tech deal flow

Pricing

Seed Stage

$7,500

Core technical claims review, written report + 30-min debrief

Most Common

Series A

$12,000

Full scope: architecture, team, scalability, moat, red flags, investment implications

Complex / Cross-Domain

$18,000+

Hard tech scale-up risk, defense/government tech, M&A targets, hardware-software integration

Every Engagement Includes

Written report with risk ratings and investment implications
30-minute debrief call with the investment team
5–7 business day turnaround (rush available)
NDA signed before materials reviewed; conflicts disclosed upfront

Ready to get a second opinion?

Engagements are available immediately. Reach out with a brief description of the deal and I'll confirm availability and scope within 24 hours.

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