M&A diligence research is what stops you buying a business whose customer base is quietly churning, whose key supplier is about to be cut, or whose lead executive is about to walk. Primary research that complements (doesn't replace) Big Four CDD.
M&A due diligence research validates the assumptions behind a transaction with primary sources — customers, suppliers, ex-employees, channel partners — to surface risks not visible in management presentations and data rooms.
Are the target's top 10 customers actually as sticky as the deck claims?
What's the real picture from key suppliers on price/availability?
How do former direct reports describe the CEO's actual operating style?
Is there a churn risk we're not seeing in the data room?
€15,000–€50,000 / target
Range reflects project size and complexity. Smaller engagements possible — ask.
5 days–2 weeks
Accelerated timelines available for live transactions or competitive launches.
Buy-side and sell-side CDD built on operator and customer interviews.
Off-list reference calls with former colleagues, customers and partners.
Test the assumptions underlying your investment thesis before you commit capital.