Technical Due Diligence

Technical Due Diligence

Thought Source supports Navis with technical diligence on cloud-native TOS acquisition Octopi

Navis engaged Thought Source to assess the product and technical foundations of Octopi — a lightweight, SaaS-based terminal operating system serving smaller and mixed cargo ports.

September, 2019

Navis

Navis is a global leader in terminal operating systems and port automation software, serving some of the world’s busiest shipping terminals with scalable, mission-critical technology.

As part of its strategic expansion into smaller terminals, Navis identified Octopi as a potential acquisition target. Octopi offered a modern, cloud-native terminal operating system (TOS) tailored to agile, less complex port operations. Navis turned to Thought Source to lead the technical due diligence, evaluating the product’s architecture, scalability, and engineering foundation to inform its investment decision.

• Evaluate the maturity and scalability of Octopi’s SaaS platform
• Review software architecture, code quality, and development practices
• Assess team capability, roadmap viability, and technology alignment
• Identify potential risks or scale barriers in support of deal confidence

Thought Source conducted a structured technical diligence review, including:

• Product walkthroughs and architectural deep-dives with the Octopi team

• Review of source code and cloud infrastructure design

• Assessment of development workflows, technology stack choices, and roadmap alignment

• Collaborative sessions with Navis stakeholders to frame findings and surface potential red flags early

• Follow-up advisory input on technical readiness and fit within the broader Navis strategy

Navis completed the acquisition of Octopi with confidence, backed by a clear understanding of the platform’s technical foundation and scaling trajectory. Thought Source’s due diligence helped de-risk the decision, validate the roadmap, and confirm key areas for post-deal focus — all without disrupting Octopi’s team or product cadence.

Thought Source specializes in technical due diligence for software companies, helping investors and acquirers make confident, well-informed decisions about the technologies they’re backing.