A hands-on acceleration program by Lviv IT Cluster and Wiseboard to help tech companies prepare for investment, acquisition, or strategic partnership – and close better deals.
M&A Ready Acceleration Program is initiated by Lviv IT Cluster, the largest business association of 300+ tech companies in Ukraine, in partnership with Wiseboard, a transformation advisory firm that has helped 50+ tech companies grow and scale.
Our goal goes beyond preparing you for M&A – we focus on building a stronger, more resilient business that continues to thrive after the deal is done.
Gain hands-on strategic and operational insight from those who’ve built, scaled, and successfully exited.
Understand exactly how buyers assess your business – and what they’re looking for at every stage.
Our experts become your strategic partners – helping you stay focused, set clear priorities, and take the right steps toward growth or exit.
Address hidden challenges before they threaten your deal. With our expert support, you stay one step ahead and negotiate from a position of strength. The M&A Ready Acceleration Program is based on a co-financing model, where participants share in the funding.
Who Is This Program For
This program is designed for tech companies that want to take strategic control of their growth, exit, or investment journey.
Whether you're planning an exit or want to future-proof your business, this program provides the expert support you need to do it right.
We help you build a strong internal structure – so you can negotiate with investors or partners on your own terms.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of your valuation, eliminate red flags before due diligence, and make smarter decisions about the future of your company.
It’s not just about closing a deal — it’s about strengthening your business in the process.
Plan Your Strategic Exit
Plan to raise investment, sell your company, or explore a strategic partnership within the next 12-24 months.
Raise Your Company’s Value
Want to increase your company’s valuation and eliminate red flags before due diligence.
Ready for the Next Level
Lead a team of 20 to 150+ people and feel you’ve hit a growth ceiling.
Structure for Long-Term Growth
Want to structure your business for long-term scalability and investor readiness.
Build Strong Internal Systems
Understand that strong deals require strong internal systems – and you’re ready to build them.
Ready to start your M&A journey?
Apply now to receive more details and book a free intro call with our team.
This is a hands-on, expert-led program designed to strengthen your business across all key areas – from finance to operations – so you're fully prepared for a successful M&A deal.
M&A Audit
Led by: Lviv IT Cluster Duration: 1-1.5 months
In-depth review of your legal, financial, and operational setup
Identification of hidden risks and valuation gaps
Estimation of current company value
Outcome: M&A Audit Report with prioritized recommendations to increase your valuation.
Transformation Roadmap
Led by: Wiseboard Duration: 2-3 weeks
Clear strategic roadmap with concrete milestones
Focus areas for business improvement and scalability
Action plan tailored to your team’s capacity and priorities
Outcome: Custom roadmap for transformation with timeline and ownership.
Execution and Support
Led by: Wiseboard and Lviv IT Cluster Duration: 6-12 months
Hands-on collaboration with founders and internal teams
Functional experts assigned to areas like delivery, finance, sales, and people
Regular strategy syncs and progress tracking
Outcome: Visible progress across business functions and execution scorecard.
Re-Audit and Validation
Led by: Lviv IT Cluster Duration: 2 weeks
Independent re-audit of all improvements
Updated valuation based on real transformation
Confirmation of investor-readiness
Outcome: Validated company maturity and upgraded valuation.
M&A Matchmaking
Duration: 3-12 months (separate engagement)
Introductions to potential buyers or investors
Creation of investor materials and deal support
Preparation for due diligence and negotiations
Outcome: A professional investor-ready profile with outreach support tailored to your company’s goals and timing.
What You’ll Gain
Clarity on your company’s valuation and what’s holding it back
A concrete transformation roadmap, with milestones and expert guidance
Improved operational maturity across all key business functions
Investor-level documentation to support future M&A conversations
Readiness to negotiate from a position of strength, not uncertainty
Expert support from people with a proven track record in preparing tech companies for acquisition or investment
Whether you're selling in 6-12 months or scaling for the long run – this program gives you structure, insight, and confidence.
Find out if you’re M&A-ready
Take a quick 7-minute assessment – get an instant result with actionable insight.
We look at your company the way potential investors and buyers do – identifying red flags before they become deal-breakers.
Here’s what our M&A Readiness Check has uncovered for other companies:
Identified $100,000 in unbilled revenue due to broken internal processes
Flagged a 60%+ employee turnover rate, indicating high retention risk
Exposed lack of legal agreements with key clients
Revealed lack of corporate structure – operations handled via freelancers or PE with no holding entity
Identified heavy client concentration, with 70%+ of revenue coming from just a few accounts
These aren’t just operational gaps. They’re valuation killers. We can help fix the issues before they “cost” you in negotiations.
Increase Your Chances of a Successful Deal by 30%
Financials, legal details, operational maturity, marketing, sales, customer base, and revenue structure – every aspect matters when negotiating with investors.
We’ve compiled the most common hidden factors that can reduce your company’s valuation – so you can identify and fix them before the deal stage.
Leave your email to get the checklist: 33 Hidden Factors That Lower a Company’s Valuation.
Do I need to be planning a deal right now to join?
Not at all. This program is for companies considering investment, exit, or strategic growth within the next 12-24 months – or even just looking to strengthen their foundation for the future.
How much time will this program take from our team?
We adapt the workload to your team’s capacity. You’ll get a clear roadmap and guidance on what to prioritize and when – without disrupting your core business.
Will our data and plans remain confidential?
Absolutely. Confidentiality is essential to this process. All information shared during the program is kept strictly private and protected under NDA.
Do you guarantee buyer or investor introductions?
M&A matchmaking is optional. While we don’t guarantee a deal, we help prepare you for outreach and connect you with relevant opportunities.
We’re a small team – is this program still for us?
Yes, if your company has a team of 20-150+ people and you’re serious about growth or a future transaction, this program is designed exactly for that stage.
When does the program start?
The program has a rolling start and is tailored to each company. Once you're accepted, we’ll schedule an intro call with the founders to align on goals and timing.
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