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US Private Equity · European M&A · Cross-Border Compliance

Scale in Europe.
Close Enterprise.
De-Risk Deals.

US PE funds buying European companies face GDPR, NIS2, and DORA compliance gaps that traditional advisors miss entirely. We're EU-native specialists who quantify cross-border cyber risk before you sign—and execute post-close so your portcos don't bleed value.

✓ Identify Day-1 liabilities before LOI — Quantify hidden cyber debt and EU regulatory gaps
✓ Protect deal value with hard data — Financial modeling that investment committees trust
✓ Execute at deal velocity — IC-ready reports in 5–14 days, not months
Get Portfolio Assessment → Get EU Readiness Assessment
CyberPass – Deal teams working on EU compliance
✓ $2M–$20M+ average hidden
liabilities caught per deal
✓ 100% Clarity on EU Regulatory
(NIS2, DORA, AI Act) costs.
✓ 15–25% IT cost reduction in
portfolio optimization
50% Cross-border M&A from North America
33% Valuation discount EU vs US assets
€10M Max NIS2 fine per incident
5–7 Days to IC-ready report
How We Work

Turn Deal Risk Into Competitive Advantage

Investment-grade technical diligence structured for deal velocity — for investors and operators alike.

Entry Point

EU Exposure Diagnostic

Fast, fixed-scope assessment to determine if your target or portfolio company is exposed to NIS2, GDPR, DORA, or other EU regulatory frameworks — and what it costs to fix.

  • ✓ NIS2 applicability mapping (50+ employees, €10M+ revenue trigger)
  • ✓ GDPR/DORA compliance gap identification
  • ✓ Locked-box structure risk assessment
  • ✓ Quantified remediation cost estimate

Timeline: 3–5 days

Deliverable: 1-page executive summary + compliance roadmap

Most Requested

Fast Cyber Diligence Sprint

Pre-LOI or pre-close technical due diligence structured for mid-market deal velocity. IC-ready reports with financial impact modeling — no consulting shelfware.

  • ✓ EU regulatory risk quantification (NIS2, GDPR, DORA penalties)
  • ✓ Cross-border data flow mapping and legal exposure
  • ✓ Technical debt and security posture assessment
  • ✓ Purchase price adjustment recommendations

Timeline: 5–10 days

Impact: Avoid $3M–$15M hidden compliance debt

Ongoing Support

Post-Close Integration & Compliance Retainer

Execution support for portfolio companies post-acquisition. We don't just audit — we fix. Ongoing compliance, incident response readiness, and regulatory filing support.

  • ✓ NIS2 incident reporting setup and monitoring
  • ✓ GDPR DPIA and data sovereignty remediation
  • ✓ ISO 27001 / SOC 2 Type II pathway execution
  • ✓ Quarterly compliance audits and board reporting

Structure: Monthly retainer

Value: Portco stays compliant without hiring full-time EU CISO

The Problem

Every Cyber Gap Missed Can Cost You Deals

Your Big 4 advisors don't understand European locked-box structures. Your IC doesn't know NIS2 applies at 50 employees. Your operating partners discover compliance debt 6 months post-close.

The Locked-Box Trap

67% of EU deals use locked-box pricing. Risk transfers at signing, not closing. Your post-close adjustments won't save you from undisclosed GDPR violations or missing NIS2 incident response protocols.

The NIS2 Blind Spot

€10M fines for non-compliance hit the moment you own the company. Your mid-market targets (50+ employees, €10M revenue) are already in scope. Personal liability for directors. Big 4 checklists won't catch this.

The Advisory Mismatch

Big 4 charges $150K–$500K for 12-week engagements that break mid-market unit economics. They deliver generic US-centric reports that miss EU-specific regulatory frameworks entirely. Consulting shelfware.

The Post-Close Execution Gap

Portco management resents the audit. No execution roadmap. No implementation support. Operating partners inherit technical debt with zero visibility. EBITDA bleeds 6–18 months while you scramble to fix compliance.

Comprehensive Assessment

Every Engagement Includes
Five Assessment Pillars

We don't just check boxes. We map your EU exposure across cyber risk, regulatory compliance, IT efficiency, enterprise readiness, and financial impact.

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Cyber Risk Quantification

  • • Breach probability modeling
  • • Incident response readiness
  • • Security control maturity
  • • Vendor & supply chain risk
  • • Financial exposure estimation
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EU Regulatory Compliance

  • • GDPR compliance gaps & DPIAs
  • • NIS2 applicability & readiness
  • • DORA requirements (fintech)
  • • Cross-border data flow validation
  • • AI Act preliminary assessment
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IT Efficiency & Architecture

  • • Tool sprawl & license waste
  • • Cloud infrastructure optimization
  • • Technical debt assessment
  • • Scalability & integration gaps
  • • Shadow IT discovery
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Enterprise Readiness

  • • Security questionnaire prep
  • • ISO 27001 / SOC 2 gap analysis
  • • Documentation maturity review
  • • Enterprise procurement barriers
  • • Customer audit readiness
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Financial Impact Modeling

Every technical finding is translated into financial language that ICs and CFOs understand:

• Remediation cost estimates
• EBITDA improvement opportunities
• Valuation risk quantification
• ROI projections for fixes
• Regulatory penalty exposure
• Post-close budget planning
The Difference

Built for Investors Who Need Operator Credibility

✕ The Big 4 Problem
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Slow timelines6–12 week engagements that miss deal windows
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Expensive$150K–$500K+ per engagement with generic output
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Alienates managementPortco leadership resents the process, kills post-close execution
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U.S.-centric checklistsSOC 2 focus misses GDPR, NIS2, and DORA entirely
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One-and-doneReports delivered, then nothing — no execution path
✓ The CyberPass Difference
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Deal velocity: 5–14 daysIC-ready reports structured for M&A timelines
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Efficient: $20K–$100KInvestment-grade quality without the Big 4 markup
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Operator-friendly deliveryPortcos want to work with us post-close — that's rare
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EU regulatory specialistsGDPR, NIS2, DORA — from our EU-based team
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Converts to executionPortco stabilization + recurring managed services

We speak both languages: Financial impact for investors. Operational value for operators.

PE & Growth Equity

One Fund Relationship.
Multiple Portfolio Companies.

We don't do one-off diligence. We build fund partnerships that scale across every portfolio company — delivering compounding value.

Step 1
Initial Deal Diligence
~$50K
Fund introduces CyberPass on one cross-border deal
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Step 2
Portfolio Scan
~$120K
Assessment reveals risk across 5–10 portfolio companies
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Step 3
Portco Stabilization
$300K–$600K
Direct portco engagements for IT & security remediation
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Ongoing
Managed Services
$40–80K/mo
Recurring compliance & IT management across portfolio
Total Relationship Value Per Fund
$500K – $1.2M+ annually
One fund relationship unlocks 5–15 portfolio company engagements — compounding revenue and strategic credibility.
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Trust at IC Level
Quantified risk metrics and financial modeling — not generic checklists. Reports built for investment committees.
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Operator Acceptance
Portco leadership sees operational value, not audit burden. They welcome us post-close — that changes everything.
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Revenue from Portcos
Not just one-off fund fees. Direct portco engagement creates recurring, compounding revenue per relationship.
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EBITDA Leverage
15–25% IT cost reduction across portfolio companies translates directly into improved EBITDA at exit.
Process

How a Diligence Sprint Actually Works

From initial scoping call to IC-ready report delivery in 5–10 days. Non-intrusive, confidential, and built for deal velocity.

PACKAGE 1

EU Exposure Diagnostic

3–5 days

  • ✓ NIS2 applicability mapping
  • ✓ GDPR/DORA gap identification
  • ✓ Locked-box risk assessment
  • ✓ Remediation cost estimate
PACKAGE 2

Fast Cyber Diligence Sprint

5–10 days

  • ✓ EU regulatory risk quantification
  • ✓ Cross-border data flow mapping
  • ✓ Technical debt assessment
  • ✓ IC-ready financial modeling
PACKAGE 3

Post-Close Integration Retainer

Monthly ongoing

  • ✓ NIS2 incident reporting setup
  • ✓ GDPR DPIA remediation
  • ✓ ISO 27001 pathway execution
  • ✓ Quarterly compliance audits
Proof

Trusted by Funds & Operators

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PE / Growth Equity

Caught $4.2M in hidden compliance debt our Big 4 advisors completely missed.

CyberPass identified EU regulatory exposure in our cross-border SaaS acquisition that would have triggered immediate GDPR remediation post-close. We renegotiated terms and budgeted accurately. Their EU expertise and speed saved the deal.

JP

Partner, Mid-Market Growth Equity

Deal Size: $180M · B2B SaaS

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PE-Backed Roll-Up

Reduced IT spend by 22% across our portfolio in 90 days.

After 8 acquisitions, our IT was fragmented chaos. CyberPass mapped tool sprawl, eliminated $1.8M in license redundancy, and standardized security posture across 12 companies. The EBITDA improvement paid for their engagement 5x over.

SR

COO, Multi-Platform Roll-Up

12 portfolio companies · Healthcare Tech

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US SaaS / Fintech

Closed a $3M EU enterprise deal stalled for 6 months.

Our prospect's security team had 147 questions we couldn't answer. CyberPass gave us EU-ready GDPR documentation, NIS2 compliance proof, and the security posture we needed. Deal closed in 60 days. Their EU expertise was the difference.

MK

CEO, U.S. Fintech SaaS

$45M ARR · Customer: Major EU Bank

Start Here

Your Next European Deal
Starts With This Call.

We'll walk you through your EU exposure in 30 minutes. No pitch. Just a diagnostic conversation about NIS2 applicability, locked-box risk transfer, and what compliance gaps actually cost at your deal size.

Book EU Exposure Diagnostic → Schedule Diligence Sprint

30-minute strategy call. EU & US time zones. Confidential—always.