Beyond Financials,

Due Diligence for the Digital Age

Client Overview

One of the largest investors in small-cap enterprise software companies globally.

Background

In today’s digital-first world, presentations and financials only tell a part of the story. ProAlign’s Reputational Due Diligence services uncover reputational findings to inform and empower investment committees.

Key Findings + Activities

By cross-referencing public records, corporate filings, social media footprints, leaked data on the dark web, and niche online communities, our team has uncovered several interesting findings across our due diligence engagements:

01

Detection of target company CEO’s participation in polarizing social media community forums ranging from extremist political networks to ultra-religious sites, which could have exposed the firm to reputational blowback.
02

Executive background inconsistencies were flagged; the executive claimed one-year tenures that, in fact, spanned over a decade.
03

Ventures that directly breached contractual disclosure requirements.

To balance our findings, we also surfaced positive chatter about the target companies products, leadership and culture including hallmarks of exceptional professional conduct, crafting a nuanced report that equipped stakeholders with targeted follow-up questions during ongoing discussions.

Outcome

Armed with these actionable insights, the firm elevated its due diligence to be a strategic advantage. The added reputational due diligence helped empower decision makers by providing new information, validating existing information, and reducing surprises.