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Automated Technical Due
Diligence
Technical Due Diligence
Driven By
Data
Validate architecture. Uncover technical debt. Mitigate deal risk.
Immediate access for M&A scenarios
Used by PE deal teams and VC partners to screen targets in hours, not weeks. Whether you're evaluating a target pre-LOI, quantifying technical debt for valuation, or preparing a portfolio company for exit—get investor-ready technical intelligence without waiting for a traditional consultant.
The Methodology: A highly structured algorithmic interrogation of the target's engineering leadership. No code repos, no infrastructure access required. Receive your executive summary within 24 hours.
Configure Screening
Select the target organization's primary vertical to tune the algorithm.
256-bit encryption
SOC 2 compliant hosting
Data never sold or shared
20
Minute Session
24h
Report Delivery
3+
Key Insights
Free
To Get Started
WHO IT'S FOR
Built for Dealmakers Who Need Answers Fast
Whether you're screening a target pre-LOI or preparing a portfolio company for exit, get the technical clarity you need.
MOST POPULAR
Pre-Deal Tech Screening
Evaluating a target? Get a structured risk brief in under 24 hours—no repo access needed. Surface architecture red flags and key-person concentrations before IC.
// PE deal teams & VC partners
Portfolio Company Audit
Preparing for a raise or exit? Know exactly what investors will scrutinize. Quantify technical debt, map risks, and build an investor-ready remediation roadmap.
// Operating partners & CTOs
Post-Close Integration
Already closed? Get a 100-day technical integration plan. Identify quick wins, consolidation opportunities, and engineering team retention risks.
// Operating partners & portfolio ops
Our AI covers 80%+ of what a senior technical advisor would surface. Need deeper analysis? for expert-level diligence.
WHAT WE COVER
Diligence Focus Areas
Our algorithmic platform zeroes in on the most critical failure vectors affecting valuation.
Key-Person Risk
Discover single points of failure in your team. What happens if your lead developer leaves?
Technology Validation
Understand what makes your technology unique and how to position it for investors.
Security Review
Identify common security concerns like exposed credentials, outdated dependencies, and access controls.
Architecture Review
Get feedback on your system design and whether it matches your current stage and needs.
Scalability Assessment
Understand if your infrastructure is right-sized for your current and near-term needs.
FIELD INTELLIGENCE
Trusted by Investors & Dealmakers
What PE professionals say after running diligence through our platform.
We had a 72-hour IC deadline and couldn't get an outside CTO on-site in time. badcop surfaced three critical architecture flags and a key-person concentration we hadn't modeled. That alone changed our offer structure.
Traditional diligence firms want two weeks and a repo handoff. This gave us a structured risk brief in under 24 hours, without us touching a line of code. The depth of the technical debt section matched what our later full audit confirmed.
We used it on a portfolio company preparing for a Series B. The report gave the founders a clear remediation roadmap and gave us the investor-ready language we needed for the data room. Highly specific, no fluff.
THE EXPERT BEHIND THE PLATFORM
Meet Michael Petychakis
The AI covers 80% of what an expert would find. For the other 20%, you get the actual expert.
Senior technology executive with deep experience across PE-backed portfolio companies, VC due diligence, and enterprise architecture. Michael has led technical assessments for acquisitions ranging from seed-stage startups to $100M+ revenue businesses.
As a fractional CTO and technical advisor, he has worked with investment firms to evaluate targets, identify hidden technical debt, assess key-person risk, and build post-close integration roadmaps. His methodology powers the badcop.tech AI platform.
15+
Years in Tech
50+
Tech Audits
PE/VC
Deal Experience
CTO
Fractional & Advisory
Need the Actual Expert?
Book a live 1-on-1 session with Michael for deep-dive technical diligence, deal advisory, or post-close planning.
SME consultation from €250/hr
Running a deal and need tech diligence fast?
Start with our free AI audit in 20 minutes, or book Michael for expert-level analysis
How It Works
Three simple steps to get started
01
Create Account
Sign up in 30 seconds. No credit card needed.
// Quick setup
02
Complete the Interview
A structured 20-minute session with focused questions. Answer each question thoroughly—no skipping, no shortcuts. This ensures comprehensive analysis.
// Full interview required
03
Get Your Report
Results come only after you complete the full session. Your personalized assessment arrives within 24 hours with actionable insights.
// Results after completion
SAMPLE OUTPUT
See What You'll Get
View real examples of our AI-generated reports
Your Report Includes
After your 20-minute consultation
3+
Key Insights
1
Executive Summary
PASS / CAUTION / RISK
Clear Verdict
YOUR DATA IS SAFE
Enterprise-Grade Security
We take your confidential information seriously. Your data is protected by the same security standards used by Fortune 500 companies.
256-bit AES Encryption
All data encrypted in transit and at rest using bank-level encryption standards.
SOC 2 Compliant
Hosted on infrastructure that meets SOC 2 Type II security standards.
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with EU data protection regulations. Your rights are protected.
Zero Data Selling
We never sell, share, or monetize your data. Period. Your information stays yours.
What We Protect
- All conversation data encrypted end-to-end
- Your tech stack details never shared with third parties
- Reports accessible only to you
- Delete your data anytime with one click
Our Security Practices
- HTTPS/TLS 1.3 for all connections
- Passwords hashed with bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Automatic data backups with encryption
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our service
Is the consultation really free?
Yes, the first consultation is free. No credit card required. You get a 20-minute session with our AI CTO and a summary with key insights.
What happens during the free consultation?
You'll have a 20-minute conversation with Michael, our AI CTO. He asks about your tech stack, team, and goals. Within 24 hours, you receive a summary with key insights and recommendations.
Do I need technical knowledge?
Not at all! Michael speaks business, not code. You talk about your problems, and we translate them into technical insights. Perfect for non-technical founders.
Who is this for?
PE deal teams running tech diligence, VC partners evaluating targets, operating partners managing portfolio companies, and CTOs preparing for fundraising. Whether you're screening a seed deal or a $500M buyout, the platform adapts to your needs.
Is my information kept confidential?
Absolutely. Enterprise-grade encryption, GDPR compliant. We never share your data. Deal-sensitive information stays between you and the platform.
What's the difference between the AI audit and booking the expert?
The AI audit covers 80%+ of what a senior technical advisor would surface — architecture risks, key-person dependencies, scalability issues, and technical debt. For complex deal structures, deep code-level analysis, or post-close integration planning, you can book Michael Petychakis directly for a live 1-on-1 session. Many clients start with the free AI audit and escalate to expert consultation when the deal moves to IC.
Can I use this for multiple targets in a deal pipeline?
Yes. Each screening session is independent and confidential. PE firms and VC funds use badcop.tech to run rapid tech screens across their entire deal pipeline, then escalate the most promising targets to full expert-led diligence.
Two Ways to Get Technical Clarity
Start with a free AI-powered screening, or go straight to the expert. No credit card. No obligation. Results within 24 hours.
AI audit takes 30 seconds to start · Expert calls available same-week