BUYING A SMALL BUSINESS IS RISKY.

We mitigate that risk for you.

Find out why buyers, lenders, and transaction teams trust us for practical SMB diligence.

ABOUT US

Rapid Diligence was founded by acquisition entrepreneurs and M&A analysts to provide world-class financial due diligence for SMB acquisitions.

SMB acquisitions are messy because transaction teams often do not know what they do not know. We pressure-test claims, validate earnings, and surface hidden risks most buyers and lenders need to understand before capital is committed. Our team has reviewed 250+ deals over the past five years, so we know exactly where to focus and what to ignore — giving you clear, actionable insight to move forward with confidence.

Ahmed Raza

Ahmed Raza

Founder, CEO

Fahaad Potrik, CPA

Fahaad Potrik, CPA

Co-Founder, Head of Financial Diligence

Kathleen Anne

Kathleen Anne

Lead Deal Analyst

Sarah Nuttycombe

Sarah Nuttycombe

Director of Content

Sean Heptinstall

Sean Heptinstall

Client Success Manager

Von Solmayor

Von Solmayor

Deal Analyst

Karla Legaspi

Karla Legaspi

Deal Analyst

Jobella Solmeron

Jobella Solmeron

Deal Analyst

Mark Castro

Mark Castro

Software Engineer

Hamza Rehman

Hamza Rehman

Software Engineer

OUR SERVICES

QoE Lite

$11.2k+

Everything included in our Quality of Earnings, but with a cleaned up Excel file deliverable and less commentary, and a cheaper price tag.

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Quality of Earnings

$16.5k+

Our highly experienced M&A CPAs conduct a comprehensive analysis of the target acquisition’s financials and meticulously comb through every line item to ensure there are no discrepancies. This includes reconstructing the P&L. Delivered as a PDF report.

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SBA 7(a) Lender Quality of Earnings

Custom Scope

Lender-commissioned financial diligence built around new SBA requirements for qualifying $3M+ business acquisitions, including Cash Proof and earnings analysis.

Post-LOI
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Search Advisory

$1,097 / mo.

Strategic support during search. Unlimited Preliminary Vetting Reports (PVRs) and valuation guidance.

Pre-LOI
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Preliminary Vetting Report

$750

Expert-led deal screening before you commit. Identifies key risks and red flags from the CIM so you can make a confident go / no-go decision.

Pre-LOI
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Bookkeeping

$549+ / mo.

Clean, accurate books from Day 1. We handle transaction tracking, reconciliations, monthly reporting, and software migration post-acquisition.

POST-ACQUISITION
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Fractional CFO

$1,840+ / mo.

Expert financial leadership without the full-time cost. Strategy, reporting, cash flow management, and risk oversight — tailored to your acquired business.

POST-ACQUISITION
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Testimonials

OUR QOE INSIGHTS

[Case Study] Project Everest: The Deal That Died, Came Back, and Hid a $300K Error in the Books

A Rapid Diligence Quality of Earnings case study on the $300K revenue issue that messy bookkeeping hid in plain sight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We specialize in SMB acquisitions. Our clients typically acquire businesses between $1M and $20M in enterprise value, though we have successfully supported deals as small as $200K and as large as $100M+.

Whenever you feel you could benefit from a due diligence partner. We offer services ranging from pre-LOI search advisory to post-acquisition bookkeeping.


Generally, clients looking for post-LOI due diligence book a call when they are nearing an LOI or as soon as one is executed. However, you are always welcome to reach out early!

We believe in absolute pricing transparency. Our out-of-the-box services have standard, predictable pricing which you can calculate instantly on our Quote Calculator. This ensures there are no surprises during the due diligence process.


However, we can offer pricing flexibility for clients managing multiple simultaneous deals or larger, highly complex transactions.

Our standard turnaround time for most deals is 3-4 weeks from kickoff to final report. However, this can vary depending on the complexity of the business and the responsiveness of the seller.


We also offer expedited delivery in as little as one week for an additional fee, subject to our team's availability and the specifics of the deal.

Yes. A significant share of our QoE work involves SBA 7(a)-financed acquisitions, so we are familiar with how lenders evaluate SMB acquisition diligence.


For qualifying $3M+ acquisition transactions under the new rules effective October 1, 2026, the lender may need to obtain the SBA-compliant QoE. We can coordinate with your lender so the engagement is structured correctly from the beginning.

The backend financial analysis is virtually identical—the primary difference is the final deliverable. A full QoE includes a comprehensive, presentation-ready PDF report with detailed commentary, whereas the QoE Lite is delivered as a cleaned-up Excel workbook.


We recommend a full QoE if you are working with a lender or investors, or if you simply want a thorough written breakdown. QoE Lite is ideal if you are self-funding the acquisition and are already highly comfortable analyzing financials. Both options include a detailed review call of our findings and extensive post-delivery support.

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