Due diligence has a reputation problem. It’s slow, manual and static: a tick-box exercise that gives you yesterday’s picture of today’s risk.

AI changes all that. As Chris Green, CEO of Xapien, explained in his interview with YFM Equity Partners, the future of due diligence isn’t just faster, it’s fundamentally transformational.

Here’s how:

1. From static to dynamic reports

“A human-led due diligence approach is necessarily static… With AI, we can offer an interactive due diligence report.”

Instead of a one-off PDF that’s out of date the moment you get it, AI keeps due diligence alive. Xapien creates reports you can question, refresh and rely on for the whole lifespan of a business relationship.

2. Automating the heavy lifting

“AI is doing to professional services what the production line did to manufacturing.”

Hours of data gathering, trawling sources, copy and pasting? AI handles it in minutes. Humans can then focus on what they do best: applying judgement, nuance and strategy.

3. Risk checks at the start, not the end

“With AI, due diligence becomes a real business enabler.”

No more costly surprises after months of relationship-building. Xapien moves due diligence upstream, spotting red flags before you waste time, money or reputation.

4. Built for today’s shifting risks

“Xapien can help organisations deal with tomorrow’s risk rather than just today’s risk.”

Sanctions, ESG scandals and deepfakes: today’s risks won’t be tomorrow’s. With AI, monitoring adapts as the world changes, not once a year when the budget allows.

5. Levelling the playing field

“AI levels the playing field between small and large businesses.”

Due diligence used to be something only big firms could afford to do properly. Now, small teams can xapien their third parties in minutes, with the same depth and detail as a week-long manual report.

The bottom line

Due diligence doesn’t have to take all week or keep you awake at night. With Xapien, it becomes quick, clear and continuous: a tool for better decisions and stronger relationships.

👉 Watch Chris Green’s full interview with YFM Equity Partners here.