AI Is Changing How Buyers Assess Risk in Tech Deals
Summary
When companies buy software businesses, they need to carefully check the technology involved, not just financial numbers. Artificial intelligence (AI) adds new challenges because it can affect the origin, security, and quality of the software code, which buyers now must examine closely before making deals.Key Facts
- Software due diligence means investigating the technology and risks before buying a software business.
- AI is changing how buyers check software by raising questions about code origin, security, and licensing.
- Technical debt is a risk, meaning the future cost caused by shortcuts in software development.
- Open-source software is involved in almost all tech deals, but license conflicts and security vulnerabilities are very common.
- Startups now often ask for software audits before any buyers show interest to fix issues early.
- Buyers need to understand what technical problems mean for the value and future of the company, not just list those problems.
- Software audit companies help identify legal and security risks without exposing proprietary code.
- AI can introduce unknown code into software, making it harder to prove ownership and control over it.
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