What YieldDD does

YieldDD B.V. is a Utrecht-headquartered specialist consultancy founded in 2019 that provides software due diligence and cybersecurity assessment services to private equity investors, corporate acquirers, and software-dependent organizations across the Netherlands and broader Europe. Its core offering is software due diligence for M&A transactions — covering architecture, security, scalability, intellectual property, maintainability, and team capabilities, benchmarked against the ISO 25010 quality model — which can be extended with a dedicated AI Value & Risk Assessment module that distinguishes genuine AI capability from marketing narrative. The cybersecurity portfolio spans code-guided (white-box) penetration testing, code review, cloud configuration assessment (AWS, Azure, GCP), vulnerability assessment, compliance mapping to NIS2/CRA/CSA, security training, cyber crisis exercises, CISO-as-a-Service, and SOC-as-a-Service. All services are delivered by in-house specialists rather than resold technology, using proprietary methodology grounded in OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and SAST tooling rather than a packaged software product. YieldDD monetizes exclusively through project-based and retainer engagements priced per scope, sold via direct sales (Sales Director IT and Commercial Director), partner referrals (Enjins, Onyx Cybersecurity, BCE Consulting), and industry network channels (NLdigital, MenA.nl, Cyberveilig Nederland). The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

YieldDD

Legal name

YieldDD B.V.

Website

https://yielddd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YieldDD is a Utrecht-based specialist consultancy, founded in 2019, that delivers software due diligence and cybersecurity assessments — including code-guided penetration testing and AI risk reviews — to private equity investors, corporate acquirers, and software-dependent organizations across the Netherlands and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Due Diligence & Cybersecurity Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party/Vendor Risk Management (TPRM) & Due Diligence (BPAKADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Application Security & DevSecOps Services (BPAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Software due diligence
• Cybersecurity assessments
• Penetration testing
• M&A advisory services
• Vulnerability management

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Due Diligence Services: Project-based professional services delivering buy-side and sell-side software due diligence assessments for M&A transactions. Covers architecture, security, scalability, IP, technical debt, and team capabilities. Fast, tailored to deal timelines, with executive-ready reports.
2. Cybersecurity Assessments & Consulting: Comprehensive cybersecurity services including penetration testing, code review, cloud configuration assessment, vulnerability assessment, compliance assessment, security training, CISO-as-a-Service, SOC-as-a-Service, and cyber crisis exercises. Delivered as project-based or retainer engagements.
3. AI Value & Risk Assessment: Specialized add-on or standalone assessment for software-driven organizations where AI materially affects product proposition, development velocity, or operational performance. Delivered as part of or alongside broader software due diligence engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YieldDD is a specialist consultancy delivering software due diligence assessments for M&A transactions and a suite of cybersecurity services for software-dependent organizations. The core software due diligence offering covers architecture, security, scalability, IP, maintainability, and team capabilities of acquisition targets, often paired with an AI Value & Risk Assessment module. The cybersecurity practice includes code-guided penetration testing, code review, cloud configuration, vulnerability and compliance assessments, security training, cyber crisis exercises, CISO-as-a-Service, SOC-as-a-Service, and security advisory.

Product overview

YieldDD is a specialized consultancy offering a portfolio of Software Due Diligence and Cybersecurity services. The core offering is Software Due Diligence — covering architecture, security, scalability, IP, maintainability, and team capabilities — which can be extended with an AI Value & Risk Assessment module when AI materially affects the target's value. The Cybersecurity suite includes six assessment services (Penetration Testing, Code Review, Cloud Configuration Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Compliance Assessment) and four enablement/support services (Security Training Courses, Cyber Crisis Exercise, CISO-as-a-Service, SOC-as-a-Service), plus Security Advice. All services are delivered by certified experts and are modular and customizable to client context.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Due Diligence Comprehensive assessment of architecture, security, scalability, integration potential, intellectual property, maintainability, and team capabilities for M&A transactions. Evaluates whether buyers are acquiring a scalable, secure platform or inheriting technical debt, grounded in the ISO 25010 quality model and benchmarked using specialist tooling.
• AI Value & Risk Assessment

Quantifiable outcome

• YieldDD's sell-side (vendor) due diligence enables multiple prospective buyers to move directly to in-depth evaluation without conducting their own technical review, accelerating the M&A process.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, foundational and minor.

• EnjinssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnjins is described as a leading data and AI company focused on developing custom AI use cases and modern data architectures. YieldDD collaborates with Enjins to provide comprehensive solutions for complex software due diligence and cybersecurity challenges where AI capabilities are material to the target's value.
• Onyx CybersecuritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnyx Cybersecurity specializes in cybersecurity and privacy, providing practical support to companies and governments for ISO 27001 implementations and privacy compliance guidance. YieldDD works with Onyx to address compliance and security challenges complementing its own assessment and advisory capabilities.
• BCE ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCE Consulting offers independent IT advisory with emphasis on digital strategy, architecture, and software selection. Their objective-driven approach aligns seamlessly with YieldDD's own values of independence and fact-based analysis, making them a natural collaborative partner for certain engagements.
• BetabitfoundationalOthersBetabit, founded by Luc and Olav Gimbrère, is the technical foundation of YieldDD. Betabit's long-term focus on building secure, high-quality, business-critical software shaped YieldDD's approach: analytical, practical, and code-driven. Betabit specializes in cloud architecture and Microsoft Azure.
• Virtual VaultsfoundationalOthersVirtual Vaults, also founded by Luc and Olav Gimbrère, serves as the deal facilitation link. It offers an all-in-one platform designed to streamline the M&A process from early preparation through data room execution and archiving. Their deal-making solutions informed YieldDD's understanding of transactional contexts.
• NLdigitalminorOthersNLdigital is the Dutch digital industry association. YieldDD is a member, using this membership to stay closely involved in policy developments, best practices, and the broader business community.
• M&A Community (MenA.nl)minorOthersMenA.nl is the M&A Community in the Netherlands. YieldDD is a member and maintains active engagement through this network, leveraging it for industry insights and client introductions. Sven-Olaf de Vries serves as point of contact for this organization.
• Cyberveilig NederlandminorOthersCyberveilig Nederland (Cyber Secure Netherlands) is the Dutch cybersecurity industry association. YieldDD's membership underscores its commitment to high standards in cybersecurity and allows participation in policy development and industry best practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Secura: Dutch cybersecurity consulting firm offering penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance services. Directly comparable to YieldDD's cybersecurity suite and competes for the same Dutch enterprise and PE-adjacent clients.
• Schellman: US-based cybersecurity compliance and assessment firm offering penetration testing, ISO 27001 audits, and compliance services. Comparable service mix to YieldDD's cybersecurity suite and CISO-as-a-Service practice.
• Bishop Fox: US-based security consulting firm specializing in penetration testing, code-guided security assessments, and red-teaming. Closely matches YieldDD's code-guided, white-box methodology and PE-adjacent enterprise client base.
• Outpost24: European-origin cybersecurity assessment firm offering vulnerability management, penetration testing, and cloud security assessments. Directly comparable service portfolio targeting enterprise and mid-market software organizations.

Broad incumbents

• EY-Parthenon (Technology Due Diligence): Big 4 strategy consulting arm with a technology due diligence practice for PE and strategic buyers. Directly comparable to YieldDD's buy-side and sell-side software DD on enterprise and mid-market transactions.
• Deloitte Technology Due Diligence: Big 4 technology due diligence practice covering software, IT, and cyber assessments in M&A contexts. Overlaps with YieldDD's core software DD offering and competes on cross-border, multi-workstream mandates.
• KPMG Technology Due Diligence: Big 4 firm running a dedicated technology due diligence practice serving PE and corporate acquirers. Competes with YieldDD on buy-side and sell-side software DD for mid- and large-cap deals where panelized global firms are preferred.
• NCC Group / Fox-IT: Global cybersecurity services group with Dutch roots via Fox-IT. Offers penetration testing, managed security, and software risk assessments at greater scale than YieldDD, and competes for Dutch enterprise and PE-driven work.
• Coalfire: Large US-based cybersecurity advisory firm offering penetration testing, compliance assessments, and CISO advisory. Overlaps with most of YieldDD's cybersecurity service line at greater scale and broader geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Hadrian: Attack-surface and continuous security assessment platform provider serving security teams and due-diligence buyers. Competes with YieldDD's vulnerability and external posture assessment services with a more productized, automated model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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