The Due Diligence Cycle

Surviving the grueling 12-18 month audit process of a GCC Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Investment Due Diligence (IDD)

Focuses on the team, track record, and strategy.

• Attribution: You must prove exactly which partner sourced, managed, and exited a deal.
• Deal Post-Mortems: Expect intense scrutiny on your worst-performing deals, not just the fund returners.

Operational Due Diligence (ODD)

Often the graveyard of emerging managers. ODD teams have veto power over the investment team.

• Cybersecurity: Pen-testing results and data custody policies.
• Key Person Risk: Succession planning and firm equity distribution.
• Service Providers: Auditing your auditors and administrators.

Map your timeline with the DD Timeline Forecaster.