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Technical AI Due Diligence — System-Level Evaluation for Risk, Scale, and Execution

Roko Labs conducts comprehensive technical due diligence of AI systems, evaluating architecture, data pipelines, model strategy, evaluation frameworks, observability, security, and the engineering traits that determine real-world performance and scalability. This assessment delivers evidence-based findings on implementation quality, operational readiness, and risk vectors that matter to engineering and investment decision-makers.

[01] DEFINITION

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Built for Investors and Operators

Private Equity Firms

Validate AI-related claims during diligence, surface hidden operational and data risk, and establish a fact-based view of AI maturity across portfolio companies. Our assessment supports underwriting, IC discussions, and post-close planning.

Portfolio Companies

Bring structure to fragmented AI usage. Reduce exposure, control AI spend, improve output reliability, and establish a standard operating model that supports scale.

[02] PROBLEMS WE SOLVE

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What We Evaluate — Core Technical Dimensions:

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Architecture & Integration

- Review service topology, microservices coupling, API contracts, and failure modes. - Assess orchestration layers (serverless, containers, workflow engines). - Impact on latency, throughput, and fault isolation. Why it matters: Poor architecture increases brittle dependencies and escalates support costs.

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Data Ingestion, Indexing & Retrieval

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Model Strategy & Deployment

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Cost, Performance & Unit Economics

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Security, Safety & Traceability

[02] PROBLEMS WE SOLVE

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What We Evaluate — Core Technical Dimensions:

01.

Architecture & Integration

- Review service topology, microservices coupling, API contracts, and failure modes. - Assess orchestration layers (serverless, containers, workflow engines). - Impact on latency, throughput, and fault isolation. Why it matters: Poor architecture increases brittle dependencies and escalates support costs.

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Data Ingestion, Indexing & Retrieval

03

Model Strategy & Deployment

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Cost, Performance & Unit Economics

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Security, Safety & Traceability

[02] PROBLEMS WE SOLVE

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What We Evaluate — Core Technical Dimensions:

01.

Architecture & Integration

- Review service topology, microservices coupling, API contracts, and failure modes. - Assess orchestration layers (serverless, containers, workflow engines). - Impact on latency, throughput, and fault isolation. Why it matters: Poor architecture increases brittle dependencies and escalates support costs.

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Data Ingestion, Indexing & Retrieval

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Model Strategy & Deployment

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Cost, Performance & Unit Economics

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Security, Safety & Traceability

[03] The hidden risks of AI

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Expose hidden risk and build confidence for execution, investment, or integration decisions.

AI tools deployed unevenly across teams and functions

Inconsistent or unmeasured AI outputs

Sensitive or proprietary data shared without adequate controls

Dozens of pilots with limited operational impact

Escalating model, infrastructure, and vendor costs

No clear ownership, standards, or accountability

[04] WHAT SETS US APART

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Comprehensive AI Implementation Due Diligence

We assess how AI is actually being used and operated—not how it is described in presentations.

AI Systems and Usage Inventory

A complete view of where AI is deployed, by whom, for what purpose, and with what data.

Model and Vendor Risk Assessment

Evaluation of model choices, third-party dependencies, and operational or contractual risk.

Cost and Efficiency Analysis

Identification of spend drivers, redundancies, and optimization opportunities across tooling and infrastructure.

Output Quality and Performance Review

Review of how AI outputs are evaluated, monitored, and improved over time.

Adoption and Standardization Score

Assessment of consistency, enablement, and governance across teams and functions.

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[05] OUR IMPACT

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Purpose-Built for AI Due Diligence

Focused on AI risk, Cost, and Operational Maturity

Cross-Functional Expertise Across Technology, Data, Security, and Operations

Repeatable Framework Suitable for Portfolio-Wide Benchmarking

Outputs Designed for Immediate Remediation and Decision-Making

[07 ] OUR APPROACH

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A Structured, Time-Bound Engagement

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Scope & Align

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Discover & Map

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Evaluate & Score

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Deliver & Prioritize

Confirm objectives, stakeholders, and scope for diligence or post-close review.

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Scope & Align

Confirm objectives, stakeholders, and scope for diligence or post-close review.

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Discover & Map

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Evaluate & Score

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Deliver & Prioritize

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