Defence & Aerospace Due Diligence for Venture Investors
Our Service
Specialist due diligence for VC firms investing in Seed and Series A defence & aerospace
companies. We combine MOD/DoD insight, operational experience, and technical
expertise to highlight opportunities and expose hidden risks.
Core Modules
• Technology & IP Validation (TRLs, patents, benchmarking)
• Market & Customer Validation (MOD/NATO demand, dual-use)
• Regulatory & Security (ITAR, NSI Act, cyber accreditation)
• Leadership & Team (credibility, track record, red flags)
• Financial & Business Model (burn rate vs defence cycles)
• Ecosystem & Partnerships (primes, SMEs, universities, grants)
Deliverables
✔ Executive Summary with RAG ratings
✔ Detailed Report with evidence-based analysis
✔ Actionable Recommendations
✔ Optional Post-Investment Support
Why Surgecell™?
✔ Specialist expertise (UK MOD, RAF, aerospace)
✔ Speed & precision (VC-aligned timelines)
✔ Insider access (trusted defence & industry networks)
Commercial Model
Seed package (2 weeks): light-touch DD
Series A package (4–6 weeks): full DD
Retainer options: ongoing portfolio support
Our Service
Specialist due diligence for VC firms investing in Seed and Series A defence & aerospace
companies. We combine MOD/DoD insight, operational experience, and technical
expertise to highlight opportunities and expose hidden risks.
Core Modules
• Technology & IP Validation (TRLs, patents, benchmarking)
• Market & Customer Validation (MOD/NATO demand, dual-use)
• Regulatory & Security (ITAR, NSI Act, cyber accreditation)
• Leadership & Team (credibility, track record, red flags)
• Financial & Business Model (burn rate vs defence cycles)
• Ecosystem & Partnerships (primes, SMEs, universities, grants)
Deliverables
✔ Executive Summary with RAG ratings
✔ Detailed Report with evidence-based analysis
✔ Actionable Recommendations
✔ Optional Post-Investment Support
Why Surgecell™?
✔ Specialist expertise (UK MOD, RAF, aerospace)
✔ Speed & precision (VC-aligned timelines)
✔ Insider access (trusted defence & industry networks)
Commercial Model
Seed package (2 weeks): light-touch DD
Series A package (4–6 weeks): full DD
Retainer options: ongoing portfolio support