CASTLERCODE TECHNOLOGY ESCROW
Built for complex transactions
Designed for real-world deal risk.
THE DEAL RISK
Most JV and M&A failures are technology failures
In modern transactions, technology is no longer a support function — it is core deal value.
Yet during JVs and M&A, technology risk is often underestimated.
Common deal realities:
Source code is controlled by one party
AI systems are undocumented or vendor-hosted
Critical software sits with a third-party vendor
Shared platforms become disputed post-close
Exit clauses do not guarantee operational continuity
When this risk materialises, business continuity, valuation, and trust break down.
WHY TRADITIONAL CONTRACTS ARE NOT ENOUGH
Most transactions rely on:
Shareholder agreements
IP assignment clauses
Transition service agreements (TSAs)
SLAs and warranties
CastlerCode acts as a neutral technology continuity counterparty for JVs and M&A.
Source code and proprietary software
AI models, prompts, and decision logic
Deployment configurations and dependencies
Documentation required for operational takeover
So that technology continuity does not depend on goodwill after the deal closes.
Real-world Jv & M&a Scenario
Verification: The Difference Between Paper Rights And Real Control
Confirms that all required AI artefacts exist and are within scope:
Models and weights
Prompts and agents
Pipelines and dependencies
Key question answered:
Is everything that defines the AI system actually safeguarded?
Level 2 – Integrity and
Currency Verification
Assesses whether AI systems can be meaningfully reconstituted in real continuity scenarios.
Focuses on:
Operational usability
Survivability under stress
Practical recovery assumptions
Key question answered:
Can this AI system actually function if the vendor disappears?
WHO THIS IS FOR
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Mergers and acquisitions
Private equity and venture capital investments
Corporate carve-outs and restructurings
Cross-border and regulated transactions
Used by:
Corporate development teams
CISOs and technology leaders
Investment committees & boards
Legal and IP teams
AI systems are too critical to leave unprotected. Book a demo to see how CastlerCode AI Escrow safeguards your intelligence — when it matters most.
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