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Insights on software due diligence, dependency analysis, and M&A best practices.

· Jason Gilmore

The Seller's Guide to Preparing for Software Due Diligence

Step-by-step guide for software company sellers preparing for technical due diligence during an acquisition, covering documentation, dependency disclosure, and common pitfalls.

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· Jason Gilmore

Why Third-Party Dependency Licenses Matter in SaaS Acquisitions

How open source license risks can complicate or derail software acquisitions, and what buyers and sellers should know about GPL, AGPL, and license compliance.

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· Jason Gilmore

How Private Equity Firms Audit Software Dependencies Across Portfolio Companies

Private equity firms managing software portfolios need systematic dependency audits. Learn how PE firms assess dependency risk across multiple companies.

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· Jason Gilmore

Dependency Analysis for JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, and Python Projects

Technical walkthrough of how DependencyDesk analyzes dependencies across four major ecosystems: npm, Composer, Bundler, and pip.

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· Jason Gilmore

M&A Due Diligence Checklist for Software Companies (2026)

Comprehensive due diligence checklist covering financial, legal, technical, and operational areas for software company acquisitions in 2026.

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· Jason Gilmore

Understanding the Cost of Software Due Diligence: Enterprise Audits vs. Self-Service Tools

Compare the cost structures of enterprise audit firms, SCA tool subscriptions, and self-service tools like DependencyDesk for software due diligence.

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