What is IT carve-out due diligence?

IT carve-out due diligence is the systematic analysis of the IT landscape in the context of a corporate separation or M&A deal. We review systems, licenses, contracts, dependencies and transitional service agreements (TSAs) and deliver a robust separation plan including risks and costs. The result is the decision basis for investors, management and the IT project team.

What does IT carve-out consulting cost for mid-market companies?

Costs depend on the scope of the IT landscape. Typical ranges: due diligence €15,000–€60,000 depending on complexity; complete carve-out with planning and execution from €150,000 to several million. We work with fixed prices for clearly scoped phases and time-and-material for open engagements — always after a free initial conversation and transparent effort estimation.

What are the risks in an IT carve-out?

The biggest risks are: undocumented dependencies between systems, overlooked licenses and contracts, operational interruptions during cutover phases, data loss during migrations, transitional service agreements that are too short, unclear responsibilities after go-live. Our structured approach with rollback plans, parallel operation and clear SLAs minimizes these risks.

How long does a typical IT carve-out take?

The total duration is between 6 and 18 months: due diligence 4–8 weeks, separation planning 4–12 weeks, implementation and cutover 3–12 months. Pure due-diligence projects often only need 4–6 weeks. We adapt our approach to your deadlines and work with strict milestones.

Do you support IT due diligence for private equity?

Yes. We perform technology due diligence for PE investors — focused on IT landscape, cloud maturity, security posture, TCO, vendor lock-in and exit scenarios. Our reports follow common PE standards and deliver clear go/no-go recommendations with quantified risks.

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No clear digital strategy

Fragmented IT landscape

Unclear ROI on tech investments

Security as an afterthought

Lack of expertise in own team

Slow decision-making processes

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