Software Lift-Outs

At DKG, our success is fueled by a unique team of subject matter experts who encompass both engineering and business operations. This leadership team offers the ideal multi-disciplinary skill set for acquiring, revitalizing, and optimizing software assets that have – or might – become “orphaned” within a corporate entity. These assets are commonly referred to as a “lift-out.”

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What is a Lift-Out?
Lift-Outs are about turning good software assets into great software businesses. The Dillon Kane Group acts as a value investor in software assets that may be underperforming or at risk, but have the potential for rapid turnaround when acquired – “lifted out” of the corporate parent – and revitalized. These assets are often orphaned within the larger corporate entity and are generally characterized by a number of factors, including:
 

• The software asset no longer fits within the owner’s strategic vision, so the asset has lost management focus and investment priority.

• The asset is under-utilized, accumulating tech debt and other manifestations of de-valuation.

• Growth, revenue, or profitability concerns may be forcing the owner to shut down, phase out, or dispose of the asset. This raises concerns about financial, legal, and brand liability for the owner or parent company.

• The asset may be integrated or connected to other products, solutions, and services that need to be maintained within the corporate owner’s business, raising concerns about how the end-of-life or disposal of the asset will impact sales and customer satisfaction.

• ​Once the software asset is lifted-out from its corporate parent, it can be revitalized and re-engineered as a high-growth business.

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How Do We Do It?
The Dillon Kane Group Lift-Out Lifecycle™ offers a proven, rigorous, and repeatable methodology to optimize the lift-out process. The Lifecycle offers a cohesive, standardized approach – a series of proven Best Practices – for evaluating, lifting out, revitalizing, and expanding software assets as rehabilitated businesses. These best practices can be applied to virtually any lift-out opportunity. The payoff? Smarter and faster execution of the lift-out, driving enviable results and healthier financials.