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Deal Security for Investors: Financial Due Diligence with an Operational Perspective
We support VC and PE investors with financial due diligence, clear risk assessments, and concrete mitigation strategies—from red-flag identification to operational safeguards after closing.
More than 800 customers trust torq.partners
Our tailor-made offer for your investment
For Venture Capital
Red Flags in a Few Days: We prioritize the issues that truly threaten fundraising, runway, and scaling.
Scale-up Readiness: We don't just assess the current situation; we also determine whether the setup is ready for the next phase.
Unit Economics with an Operational Perspective: LTV/CAC, burn rate, cash conversion, and cohorts are evaluated within the context of the business model.
Entrepreneurial DNA: We understand how financial structures evolve and which weaknesses are normal or critical at each stage.
For Private Equity
Portfolio Reporting Setup: We are establishing standardized reporting structures across all portfolio companies.
Fund-ready metrics at the click of a button: Adjusted EBITDA, net debt, cash burn, runway—calculated consistently and comparable across the entire portfolio.
PMI and 100-Day Outlook: We don't just identify risks; we also directly determine what needs to happen operationally after the closing.
Buy-and-Build Support: We understand the requirements of dynamic transactions and prioritize them pragmatically.
Here's How We Support Investors in Our Due Diligence Mandate
Financial Analysis
Analysis of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Trends
Quality-of-Earnings Analysis with a Focus on Sustainability and Deal Relevance
Working Capital and Cash Bridge Valuation
KPI Validation
Tax Review
Review of Tax Risks and Open Positions
Analysis of the Tax Structure and Transfer Pricing
Sales Tax, Bogus Self-Employment, and International Structures
GoBD Compliance and Audit Readiness
Finance Operations & Scalability
Structured Analysis of Core Processes: O2C, P2P, R2R
Assessment of Controls, Data Quality, and the System Landscape
Review of Interfaces and Level of Automation
Analysis of the Finance Team & Identification of Key Person Risks
DD Report, Red Flags & Mitigation Plan
Due Diligence Report with Red Flags and Risk Assessment
Specific recommendations for action and mitigation strategies
Preparation for the Investment Committee and the Board
Knowledge Transfer to the CFO and Reporting Team After Closing
18
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Countries supported
100
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Due Diligence Processes
1–150
Ticket denominations in millions of euros
800
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Clients
Why torq.partners—and not a traditional audit?
Investors don't need a report that merely describes problems. They need a partner who understands operational complexity and assesses risks pragmatically.
Traditional Exam
Focus on Historical Data Validation
Static Report on Risks
Academic stance: “That’s wrong.”
Junior Auditors Using a Checklist
Focus on Future Scalability and Deal Value
Dynamic 100-Day Plan for Operations
Entrepreneurial Mindset: “This is how we’ll fix it.”
Experienced Finance Professionals with a CFO Background
Operational depth rather than purely audit-based logic
Our teams cover every aspect of the process—from junior staff who perform precise document reviews to experienced CFOs who provide strategic context.
Julian Thiele
Interim and Fractional CFO for Series A/B startups, with a focus on building investor confidence and establishing finance functions.
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Previous Roles & Projects:
- Interim Director of FP&A | B2B SaaS (Series C Scaleup)
- Long-Term Interim CFO | B2C Platform (Series A)
- Part-Time CFO | B2B SaaS/AI (Series A)
Grzegorz Taluc
Experienced finance professional with expertise in scalable and efficient financial processes.
Previous Roles & Projects:
- Interim Senior Controller | Corporate Travel Management Platform | €210 million in revenue
- Financial Due Diligence | SaaS Startups: Series A & B, ProcureTech, EnergyTech, MedTech, AI
- Finance Project | Global Health Tech Company | €36 million in revenue
Here's how a DD engagement with torq.partners works
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Scoping
Defining the scope, timeline, and priorities. Coordinating the deliverables and clarifying the fixed-fee structure to ensure budget certainty.
Team Setup & Kickoff
Assembly of the team of experts (from junior to CFO level). Same-day start possible; access to the data room; start of the analysis.
Analysis & Implementation
Structured audit with guaranteed speed: Red flags identified within a few days. Operational implementation and ongoing coordination regarding findings.
Reporting & Handover
DD Report with findings, risk assessment, and specific recommendations for action. Presentation, review session, and seamless transition to post-transaction services as needed.
After the closing: We're staying on board
Due diligence identifies the weaknesses. Our post-transaction services address them so that the investment case turns into an investment success.
Portfolio Reporting
Standardized reporting templates across the entire portfolio
Integration of data sources (ERP, CRM, HR) with central dashboards
Stakeholder Reporting for IC, LPs, and Banks
Investment Team Support
Streamlining Established Accounting Structures
Cap Table Management
M&A and Exit Readiness Preparation
Implementation of Appropriate Tool Stacks
Finance Operations & Scalability
Interim Appointments to Key Roles (CFO, Head of Finance)
Board Advisory on Aligning Operational Strategy with Investor Objectives
Bridge Management to a Permanent Team
Here's what investors are saying about the partnership
DIETER WEIßHAAR
CEO | MYNEVA GROUP
“Thanks to interim CFO Alina Nauen from torq.partners, we were able to , among other things , optimize our cash flow, improve our investor reporting, and update our suite of tools. I can wholeheartedly recommend torq.partners to any company seeking financial support.”
DIETER WEIßHAAR
CEO | MYNEVA GROUP
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Kolja Heskamp
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