Commercial Due Diligence for Buyers and Vendors
Whether you are acquiring a business or preparing one for sale, our Commercial Due Diligence provides the independent, expert-led assessment you need. Designed for the £500k to £50m deal space, we deliver a rapid, no-nonsense evaluation of commercial health — giving buyers the confidence to proceed and vendors the credibility to command premium valuations. Delivered in just 2–3 days, our focused CDD goes far beyond what financial due diligence alone can reveal.
For Buyers: De-Risk Your Acquisition
Our buyer-side CDD gives you a powerful second opinion on a target’s commercial viability. We do not pull punches — you get an honest, independent assessment of the risks and opportunities that financial due diligence alone cannot uncover.
Revenue Quality — How resilient and predictable is the target’s income? We analyse revenue concentration, customer churn, and pricing power to build a clear picture of revenue quality.
Customer Concentration — Is the business dangerously reliant on a handful of key clients? We identify concentration risks that could impact stability and future growth.
Pipeline Credibility — How realistic is the sales forecast? We scrutinise the sales pipeline, assess conversion rates, and validate the assumptions underpinning future revenue projections.
Operational Scalability — Can the business handle growth without breaking? We examine the core operational processes and systems to identify bottlenecks that could inhibit scalability.
Key Commercial Risks — What are the non-obvious threats to future performance? We look for the hidden risks in the business model, market positioning, and operational execution that could jeopardise your investment.
For Vendors: Maximise Your Exit Value
Our vendor-side CDD is typically commissioned by brokers, corporate financiers, or M&A advisors acting on behalf of a vendor preparing for sale. It provides a pre-emptive, independent assessment of the business’s commercial strengths and risks — giving buyers confidence and accelerating the deal process.
Strengthen the Investment Case — We identify and articulate the commercial strengths that make the business attractive, providing evidence-backed narratives that support premium valuations.
Pre-empt Buyer Concerns — By identifying potential red flags before buyers do, you can address weaknesses proactively and avoid deal-killing surprises during the process.
Accelerate the Deal — A credible, independent CDD report reduces buyer due diligence timelines and builds trust from the outset, keeping momentum in the transaction.
Growth Roadmap — We do not just assess the current state. Our vendor CDD includes a forward-looking growth assessment that demonstrates untapped potential and gives buyers a clear picture of upside opportunity.
Our Five-Pillar Framework
Every CDD engagement — whether buyer-side or vendor-side — is built on our proven five-pillar assessment framework: Customer Strength, Revenue Quality, Market Position, Operational Readiness, and Growth Potential. This structured approach ensures comprehensive coverage and delivers actionable intelligence, not just observations.
Built for Dealmakers
This service is designed for professionals who need a fast, credible, and affordable assessment of commercial health — including M&A advisors, corporate financiers, business brokers, private equity investors, and business owners preparing for exit. Whether you are advising on a deal, acquiring directly, or preparing a business for sale, our Commercial Due Diligence gives you the commercial clarity that financial due diligence alone cannot provide.
Meet Your Growth Engineer
Stuart Storrer brings over 25 years of senior commercial leadership experience across Fortune 500s, high-growth SMEs, and founder-led turnarounds. He specialises in building and operating the systems that drive revenue, create deal flow, and unlock investor opportunities. This Commercial Due Diligence service gives you direct access to his deep operational and commercial expertise, providing a level of insight that goes far beyond a standard financial review.
Ready to Talk?
Schedule a 15-minute introductory call to discuss how our Commercial Due Diligence can support your next transaction — whether you are buying, selling, or advising.