For PE firms & their portfolio companies

Fractional CTO for Private Equity

Technology due diligence for acquisitions, first-100-day plans, portfolio-company value creation, interim CTO cover for post-merger integration, and exit readiness. Senior technology leadership that de-risks the deal and drives return on invested capital.

Technology Due Diligence
Buy-side & sell-side experience
Start within days
UK, France & Europe
25+
Years Experience
5x
CTO Roles
1
Successful Exit
100
Day Value-Creation Plans

Fractional CTO for PE-Backed and Portfolio Companies

941 Consulting provides fractional CTO services for PE-backed and portfolio companies, giving investors senior technology leadership without a full-time hire at every asset. Romain Eude, a 5x CTO with a successful exit, can support several portfolio companies at once - setting strategy, cutting cost and de-risking delivery - from £699/month per company up to two days a week.

Interim CTO for Post-Merger Technology Integration

For post-merger technology integration, 941 Consulting supplies an interim CTO who starts within days and leads the technology workstream: rationalising overlapping systems, planning data and platform migration, and aligning engineering teams. Romain Eude has been on both the buy side and sell side of acquisitions, so integration de-risks the deal rather than stalling it. Interim day rates are £800-£1,600.

Technology Due Diligence for Private Equity Deals

941 Consulting runs technology due diligence for private equity deals through the Technical Value Assessment (£15,000): a rigorous review of a target's architecture, technical debt, security, scalability and key-person risk. Findings are translated into commercial terms your investment committee can price, assessed by an operator who has been a CTO five times, not just an auditor.

Technology Support Across the Deal Lifecycle

From pre-acquisition due diligence to exit, senior technology leadership at every stage of the private equity investment cycle.

Pre-Acquisition

Technology due diligence on targets: architecture, technical debt, security, team and scalability - findings translated into the commercial terms your investment committee needs.

Hold Period

First-100-day plans, portfolio-company value creation, cost optimisation, tech-debt remediation, team scaling, and interim CTO cover for post-merger integration or a CTO departure.

Exit

Exit readiness: making technology an asset in the sale narrative, preparing for vendor due diligence, and reducing key-person risk - from someone who has been on the sell side.

Pre-Acquisition

Technology Due Diligence for Acquisitions

Before you commit capital, understand exactly what you are buying. The Technical Value Assessment (£15,000) is a technology due diligence engagement built for PE acquirers - a rigorous review of the target's architecture, technical debt, security posture, scalability, engineering team and key-person risk.

Findings are translated into commercial language: what the risks cost, what remediation requires, and how technology affects the value of the deal. Having been on both the buy side and the sell side of acquisitions, I assess targets the way an operator - not just an auditor - would.

Explore the Technical Value Assessment
Architecture & scalability review
Technical debt & remediation cost
Security, compliance & data risk
Engineering team & key-person risk
Build vs buy & platform maturity
IP ownership & third-party dependencies
Post-Acquisition

First-100-Days Technology Plans

Once the deal closes, momentum matters. I turn diligence findings into a prioritised execution roadmap aligned to your investment thesis.

Stabilise & De-Risk

Address the highest-risk technical debt and reliability issues first, so the platform can support the growth plan.

Board-Ready Metrics

Set up engineering metrics and reporting so the deal team and board can see delivery, velocity and risk.

Quick-Win Cost Optimisation

Reduce cloud and licensing spend and rationalise tooling for fast, measurable EBITDA impact.

Security & Compliance

Close the security and compliance gaps surfaced in diligence before they become liabilities.

Team Alignment

Assess the engineering team, fill leadership gaps, and align processes with the value-creation plan.

Value-Creation Backlog

Build a prioritised roadmap of technology initiatives tied directly to the returns the thesis depends on.

Portfolio-Company Value Creation

Ongoing fractional CTO support for the companies in your portfolio - turning technology from a cost centre into a driver of returns.

Cost Optimisation

Reduce cloud, licensing and infrastructure spend, rationalise overlapping tools, and right-size the engineering organisation for measurable margin improvement.

Tech-Debt Remediation

Prioritise and pay down the technical debt that slows delivery and inflates cost, so the platform can scale with the growth plan.

Team Scaling

Build and level up the engineering team - job specs, hiring, structure, and career paths - as the portfolio company grows from tens to hundreds of people.

AI & Automation Roadmaps

Identify practical AI and automation opportunities that deliver real ROI, and avoid the expensive mistakes that erode returns.

Multi-Company Advisory

Async and part-time engagements that let one senior CTO support several portfolio companies cost-effectively, from £699/month per company.

Architecture & Platform

Review architecture decisions and design scalable platforms that support acquisition-led growth and buy-and-build strategies.

Hold Period

Interim CTO Cover for Integration & Departures

When a portfolio company's CTO leaves, or you are steering a post-merger integration, a leadership gap costs momentum and money. I provide interim CTO cover that starts within days - holding the technology function steady while you plan the permanent hire.

For post-merger integration I lead the technology workstream: rationalising overlapping systems, planning data and platform migration, and aligning engineering teams and processes to de-risk the integration timeline.

Interim CTO Services
Within days

Time to step in and stabilise the technology function

£800 - £1,600

Day rates for shorter interim assignments

£699 - £9,599/mo

Ongoing plans, from async advisory to two days a week

Document architecture, IP & data assets
Remediate technical debt buyers will find
Harden security & compliance posture
Reduce key-person and single-point-of-failure risk
Prepare the team & materials for vendor due diligence
Frame technology as a value driver in the sale narrative
Exit

Exit-Readiness: Technology as an Asset

When it is time to sell, technology should strengthen the story, not weaken it. Having been on the sell side of an acquisition - Utelly, acquired by Synamedia - I know exactly what buyers scrutinise and how they price technology risk.

A Technology Stack Assessment (£2,000) gives a fast, buyer's-eye view of where a portfolio company stands, and where to invest before going to market so technology becomes an asset in the sale narrative.

Read: Technical Due Diligence Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a fractional CTO run technical due diligence for a private equity acquisition?
Yes. Technology due diligence is a core service for PE acquirers. Through the Technical Value Assessment (£15,000), I evaluate a target company's architecture, technical debt, security, team capability, scalability and key-person risk, then translate the findings into commercial terms an investment committee can act on. As a 5x CTO with 25+ years of experience and a successful exit (Utelly, acquired by Synamedia), I assess targets from both the buy side and the sell side.
How quickly can an interim CTO start at a portfolio company?
I can typically step in within days to provide interim CTO cover - whether the portfolio company's CTO has departed, you are mid-way through a post-merger integration, or you need senior technology leadership fast after an acquisition. Engagements range from a couple of days a month (from £699/month for async advisory) up to two days a week (£9,599/month), with day rates of £800-£1,600 for shorter interim assignments.
What does a first-100-days technology plan include?
A first-100-days plan turns due-diligence findings into an execution roadmap: stabilising the platform, addressing the highest-risk technical debt, setting up engineering metrics and reporting for the board, quick-win cost optimisation (cloud and licensing), security and compliance gaps, and a prioritised value-creation backlog aligned to the investment thesis.
How do you help with post-merger integration?
For post-merger integration I lead the technology workstream: rationalising overlapping systems, planning data and platform migration, aligning engineering teams and processes, and de-risking the integration timeline. I can act as interim CTO across the merged entity until a permanent leader is in place.
Can you make a portfolio company's technology exit-ready?
Yes. Having been on the sell side of an acquisition (Utelly, acquired by Synamedia), I know what buyers scrutinise. I help make technology an asset in the sale narrative: documenting architecture and IP, remediating technical debt, hardening security, reducing key-person risk, and preparing the team and materials for vendor due diligence so the deal closes on the best terms.
How much does a fractional CTO for a PE-backed company cost?
Ongoing fractional CTO plans run from £699/month for async advisory up to £9,599/month for two days a week, with day rates of £800-£1,600 for interim work. Fixed-scope diligence products include the Technical Value Assessment at £15,000 and the Technology Stack Assessment at £2,000. This is a fraction of the fully-loaded cost of a full-time CTO across a portfolio.
Can 941 Consulting support multiple portfolio companies?
Yes. 941 Consulting supports multiple portfolio companies for private equity firms, with Romain Eude acting as a shared, part-time CTO across several assets. Each company gets senior technology leadership - strategy, cost optimisation, tech-debt remediation and team scaling - from £699/month for async advisory up to two days a week, a fraction of a full-time CTO hire per company.
Do you handle post-merger integration?
Yes. For post-merger integration, 941 Consulting leads the technology workstream as interim CTO: rationalising overlapping systems, planning data and platform migration, and aligning engineering teams and processes to de-risk the integration timeline. Romain Eude can step in within days and hold the function steady until a permanent technology leader is in place.

Have a Deal or Portfolio Company in Mind?

Book a free 30-minute call. Whether you need technology due diligence on a target, a first-100-day plan, interim CTO cover, or help getting a portfolio company exit-ready, I'll give you honest advice - no sales pressure.

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