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Technical diligence

Technical diligence is the structured review of a company's technology, engineering practices, architecture, codebase, infrastructure, security, data, technical team, IP, and product-delivery capability before an investment, acquisition, partnership, or major enterprise purchase.

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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.