Post-Close IT Integration & Value Creation for Private Equity

Post-close IT integration for private equity is where deals either create value—or quietly destroy it. After the transaction closes, private equity firms must rapidly stabilize systems, execute Day One plans, and turn diligence findings into measurable results.

DealTech Advisors helps investors manage post-close IT integration across platform acquisitions, carve-outs, and add-ons by combining structured execution planning with hands-on delivery support. Our focus is ensuring technology enables growth, operational continuity, and value creation from Day One through the first 100 days.

Why Post-Close IT Integration Determines Deal Success

The Gap Between Deal Close and Value Realization

• Why many PE deals stall after close
• Common execution breakdowns (ownership, sequencing, resourcing)

Technology as a Value Enabler — or a Constraint

• When IT accelerates growth vs. slows integration
• The cost of delaying integration decisions

From Due Diligence to Day One Execution

Translating Diligence Findings into Action

• What should already be known at close
• Risks of treating diligence as a report instead of a roadmap

See also The Role of IT Due Diligence in Maximizing ROI

Day One Readiness vs. Long-Term Integration

• Stabilization first, optimization second
• Avoiding “boil the ocean” integration plans

The 100-Day IT Integration Framework

Phase 1 — Stabilize Operations

• Business continuity
• Security access, systems availability, TSA coverage

Phase 2 — Integrate Where It Matters

• Core systems (ERP, CRM, finance)
• Data, reporting, and controls

Phase 3 — Enable Value Creation

• Cost optimization
• Scalability and growth enablement
• Platform standardization (where appropriate)

See also our 100 Day Playbook for Integration

Integration Challenges That Derail Value Creation

IT Separation vs. Integration Sequencing

• What must be separated before integration
• Avoiding rework and duplicated spend

Managing Shared Services and Transitional States

• Security, identity, data separation
• Timing and cost tradeoffs

See also 5 Critical Actions for a Successful Carve-Out

How DealTech Advisors Supports Post-Close Execution

Operator-Led Integration Leadership

• Acting as execution owners, not observers

Practical, Prioritized Delivery

• What gets done in the first 30, 60, 100 days
• Governance, cadence, and accountability

Aligning IT Execution to Exit Readiness

• Preparing the platform for scale, diligence, and future buyers

From Integration to Portfolio-Wide Value Creation

Standardization Across the Portfolio

• When it makes sense — and when it doesn’t

Building Repeatable Integration Playbooks

• Reducing cost and risk in future add-ons