investments in technology companies represent a high risk which is partly offset by the due diligence process

Ythos uses a detailed methodology to provide business analysis specifically for venture and private equity funders.

Typically we allocate one or two senior partners to a commercial due diligence project and engage for 2-4 weeks depending on the scope and urgency of the project.

reporting

Reports are based on a number of data sources including external research, published information, staff and management interviews, and other sources made available to us during the disclosure process. We present an understanding of the organization, and any issues that may be material in the decision making process.

anatomy of a project

• client engagement

  • Determine terms of reference and scope
  • Decide and agree timelines
  • Identification of any issues

• context analysis

  • Summary of company position in the market matrix
  • Competitive summary and analysis
  • Market direction and trends

• global business review

  • Customer interface
  • Reputation in the eyes of the customer
  • Classification of perception (Innovation / Tradition / Essential / Choice)
  • Market position in geographic markets

• company engagement

  • Business proposition analysis
  • Business process analysis
  • Strengths of the management team
  • Marketing strategy
  • Technology platform and R&D strategy
  • Sales strategy review
  • Business planning process
  • Customer support services
  • Customer deployment services
  • Bottoming out potential issues

• reporting

  • Summary and conclusions
  • Verbal / PowerPoint presentation
  • Submission of completed report