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Introduction to Ragate's New Service

Ragate Corporation, headquartered in Chuo City, Tokyo, has unveiled its latest offering, the "IT Due Diligence Support Service," designed to accelerate and enhance the precision of technology-related due diligence in M&A transactions. By utilizing generative AI for system analysis, this service quantifies technical debt and delivers comprehensive due diligence reports directly influencing investment decisions, all while maintaining a fraction of the typical cost associated with larger consulting firms.

Background of the Service

As the number of M&A transactions in Japan continues to rise, particularly involving technology firms and digital transformations, the need for effective IT due diligence has become increasingly critical. However, companies face three major challenges when conducting IT due diligence:

1. Shortage of Specialized Personnel: Experts in IT due diligence are scarce, complicating the assurance of investigation quality.
2. Tight Deadlines: Completing comprehensive technical assessments within limited timeframes is challenging, often leading to uncertain decision-making.
3. High Investigation Costs: Fees from major consulting firms can reach exorbitant amounts, making them impractical for many deals.

Failing to conduct adequate IT due diligence often leads to significant post-acquisition risks, such as unexpected repair costs due to technical debt, loss of key engineers leading to knowledge dilution, and failed integration plans that fail to capture business synergies—ultimately compromising the deal's ROI. Ragate aims to tackle these hurdles with this innovative service.

Key Features of the Service

Ragate's IT Due Diligence Support Service offers three primary features:

• - AI-Powered System Analysis: Using generative AI, the service automates the analysis of source code and infrastructure configurations, enabling visibility into legacy systems even in the absence of documentation. It can visualize the totality of technological assets in about a month, providing a measurable basis for investment decision-making.

• - Comprehensive Risk Assessment: The service merges MBA-level strategic insights with technical evaluations. By quantifying technical debt into cost impacts, it connects these evaluations with valuation adjustments and warranty designs, delivering two-tiered reports: an executive summary for management and a detailed report for technical teams.

• - Seamless Transition to Post-Merger Integration (PMI): The service consists of three phases: investigation and visualization, risk evaluation and reporting, and development of PMI transition plans. This allows for direct integration of due diligence findings into PMI strategies, all while offering costs starting at around 4.98 million yen, making it less than half the price of traditional consulting firms.

Ragate's Vision and Future Prospects

Traditionally, IT due diligence in M&A has been impeded by a triad of challenges: a lack of experts, time constraints, and high costs. However, the evolution of generative AI is revolutionizing this space, transforming lengthy analyses once conducted by seasoned engineers into rapid, automated processes. This shift signifies a pivotal turning point for the IT due diligence landscape.

Going forward, we believe that the quantification of technical assets in M&A is no longer optional; it’s becoming a standard process in investment decisions. Particularly for deals involving startups and mid-sized IT firms centered on SaaS and digital transformations, the scale of technical debt can substantially influence valuations.

We encourage corporate planning and investment departments to embrace this service and integrate the process of transforming invisible risks into visible values from the early stages of their deals. Ragate remains committed to its mission of democratizing cutting-edge technology, furthering its specialized support in the intersection of M&A and technology.

For more details about our service, please visit our website.