Private Equity
Technology due diligence and value creation for PE firms and portfolio companies
IBU partners with private equity firms, growth equity investors and their portfolio companies to conduct rigorous technology due diligence, design and execute value creation programmes, modernise portfolio company technology estates, and build the digital capabilities that maximise exit valuations.
Discuss Your ProjectThe Sector Challenge
Technology is now a primary driver of value creation and risk in private equity. Whether assessing a target's technical debt before acquisition, accelerating a portfolio company's digital transformation, or preparing a business for exit with a clean, scalable technology stack, IBU brings the combination of investment process understanding and deep technology delivery expertise that PE firms need. IBU works at the pace of deal timelines and understands the commercial imperatives that drive investment decisions.
What We Solve
- Technology due diligence for acquisitions and investments
- Post-acquisition technology integration and consolidation
- Portfolio company digital transformation and value creation
- Technical debt assessment and remediation roadmapping
- Cybersecurity posture assessment and remediation
- ERP and core systems modernisation across portfolio
- Data and analytics capability building
- Exit readiness and technology narrative preparation
- Carve-out technology separation and TSA management
- Management team technology capability assessment
Our Capabilities in Private Equity
Business Outcomes
Deal Confidence
Rigorous technology due diligence surfaces hidden risks and opportunities before close, improving deal pricing and post-acquisition planning.
Value Creation
Structured 100-day plans and value creation programmes deliver measurable EBITDA improvement through technology-enabled efficiency and growth.
Exit Premium
Clean, scalable technology stacks and compelling digital narratives support higher exit multiples and broader buyer pools.
Integration Speed
Proven post-acquisition integration playbooks reduce time-to-synergy and minimise business disruption.
Risk Mitigation
Cybersecurity assessments and technical debt remediation reduce the risk of value erosion during the hold period.
Portfolio Leverage
Cross-portfolio technology initiatives and shared platforms create economies of scale and accelerate individual company transformations.
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