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12 BCG HFT Startup Acquisition - Coggle Diagram
12 BCG HFT Startup Acquisition
I) Structure
Mgmt Objectives =>
Buy / Not Buy from IT Technology perspective
Assets Due diligence [Key Drivers]
People - Skill Sets
Niche Skill
Retention
Processes - DevOps, Review
Integration of CI/CD pipeline tools
Technology
Application (HFT Algorithms, Patents),
Quality Results
Proprietary
Patent
Future Proof
Trading algorithm relevence
Classical vs AI driven
Hardware
Quality
Non-standard infra well documented or not?
Data
Quality and Volume
Techstack
COTS
License cost
Open Source
Maintenance cost
Regulations Compliance
Integration Feasibility
IT Synergy
Techstack, Tools, License, Hardware
Critical key drivers
Applications (HFT Algorithm),
People (Niche Skill),
Integration with Bank's IT
(Merging and maintenance cost)
Questions
Landscape of Application, Techstack, Servers
Technical Due diligence
Acquisition of a Niche tech company
by a large investment bank.
II Expertise
Questions
Future-proofness of the stack
, Upgrability
Integration with Bank's technology
Any specific need of customized H/W
Dev Env [IDE, CI/CD]
Insights
Advanced/ Legacy technology
Need of a specialized hardware
Modernization effort during integration
Server, Network, Data [Cloud]
For each exhibit, Share Observations and Assessment with red-flags.
III) Judgement and insights
Risks identified
Culture - Staff retention
Software documentation
Regulatory Compliance Reports
Trading algorithm
Relevance and Future proofness
Classical vs AI driven
IV) Numeracy
Analysis - Facts and Gaps
V) (Synthesis)
Recommendations
Specific Reason
Next Steps