Due Diligence
For Investors, Acquirers and Founder-Led Businesses
For Investors, Acquirers and Founder-Led Businesses
Most deals don’t fail because of strategy.
They fail because risks surface too late.
At Alexander Rosse, we provide rigorous, commercially focused due-diligence services that help founders, investors and acquirers make informed decisions —and protect value.
We work on both sides of the transaction, giving us a clear view of what really matters.
Financial Due Diligence
We go beyond headline numbers to understand what is sustainable.
- Quality of earnings and revenue analysis
- Burn rate, runway and working-capital assessment
- Review of historic performance and accounting robustness
- Validation of forecasts and assumptions
- Identification of funding gaps, hidden liabilities and red flags
Outcome: clarity on risk, not surprises post-investment.
Commercial & Market Due Diligence
Growth narratives are easy. Evidence is harder.
- Assessment of product-market fit
- Revenue concentration and customer dependency
- Competitive positioning and barriers to entry
- Stress-testing growth assumptions and scalability
Outcome: confidence that the story holds under scrutiny.
Operational & Systems Due Diligence
Operational weakness kills momentum after a deal.
- Review of finance systems, reporting and data integrity
- Assessment of scalability and internal controls
- Identification of operational bottlenecks and integration risks
Outcome: realistic expectations of post-deal execution.
Tax, Regulatory & Structural Review
Poor structure erodes value — quietly but consistently.
- Identification of historic and future tax exposures
- Review of group structures and cross-border complexity
- Regulatory and compliance risk assessment
Outcome: fewer deal blockers and reduced re-pricing risk.
Vendor (Pre-Sale) Due Diligence
Founders who prepare early protect valuation.
- Identifying and resolving issues before buyers find them
- Improving deal certainty and speed
- Strengthening negotiating position
Outcome: cleaner deals, fewer last-minute concessions.
Who This Is For
- VC and private-equity investors
- Strategic acquirers
- Founder-led tech businesses preparing for funding or exit
- Scale-ups anticipating investor scrutiny in the next 6–24 months
Our View (and it’s a firm one)
Most founders underestimate diligence risk.
Most investors overestimate how “clean” early-stage businesses are.
Our job is to close that gap — early, clearly and commercially.
Speak to Us
If you are:
- Raising capital
- Acquiring or selling a business
- Preparing for institutional scrutiny
A short conversation now can prevent expensive problems later.
Corporation tax
Corporation tax reliefs and rates change annually, so we ensure that we can provide all the right guidance and advice when looking at exemptions, allowances and deductions that may be available.
We will thoroughly review and prepare corporation tax returns in great detail in order to ensure you are compliant and that you don’t incur any penalties.
Self assessment
Our tax services make sure that your tax liability is calculated taking into account all allowed exemptions and deductions. We simplify the process by using accountancy software to accurately complete tax returns and calculate any tax liability that may occur, along with any payments that need to be made.
Capital gains tax
You may be looking at investments, a second property or another asset and our team can make sure you maximise your exemptions while simplifying the difficult area of capital gains tax.
Personal tax planning
[insert firm name] can help with the complex issue of personal tax, we know it can be difficult to understand, which is why we help every step of the way. We take away the time and stress by creating a tax planning strategy that suits your tax affairs, helping ensure you pay the least amount of tax. Our team will advise when payments are due along with what forms need to be filed and returned to keep you compliant.