Glick Group Global Expands Hardware Due Diligence and Strategic Sourcing Services to Meet Growing Investor and Manufacturer Demand


Posted June 18, 2026 by glick_G

Minneapolis-based hardware engineering consultancy strengthens offerings for investors evaluating hardware companies and manufacturers navigating complex supply chains

 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Glick Group Global, a boutique hardware engineering consultancy based in the Minneapolis area, today announced the expansion of two core service lines: hardware due diligence for investors and acquirers, and strategic sourcing for manufacturers managing global supply chains.

The expansion responds to increasing demand from private equity firms, venture capital investors, and strategic acquirers seeking independent technical assessments of hardware companies - as well as from manufacturers facing rising supply chain complexity across key production regions.

Hardware Due Diligence for Investors and Acquirers

As hardware investment activity increases, buyers are seeking deeper technical insight before committing capital. Glick Group Global's hardware due diligence practice provides investors and acquirers with independent engineering assessments that evaluate product maturity, manufacturing readiness, supply chain risk, and technical debt - giving decision-makers a clearer picture of what they're actually buying.

The service is designed specifically for investors who lack in-house hardware engineering expertise and need an objective third-party perspective before closing a deal.

Strategic Sourcing Expansion

Alongside its due diligence practice, Glick Group Global is expanding its strategic sourcing capabilities to help manufacturers reduce input costs, qualify alternative suppliers, and build more resilient supply chains. The firm's sourcing network spans manufacturing partners across the United States, Mexico, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, and China - enabling clients to balance cost, quality, and geographic risk based on their specific product requirements.

Recent engagements have included supplier qualification projects in the industrial automation and connected device sectors, where component availability and lead time volatility have made diversified sourcing strategies a business priority.

Leadership Commentary

"Hardware is hard to evaluate from the outside, and that's exactly where we add value," said Jake Glickstein, Founder of Glick Group Global. "Whether it's an investor trying to understand what they're acquiring or a manufacturer trying to build a more resilient supply chain, the need for independent, engineering-led insight has never been more acute. These expansions reflect where our clients are asking us to go."

About Glick Group Global

Glick Group Global is a Minneapolis-based hardware engineering consultancy offering product development, strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization, and hardware due diligence services. The firm works with hardware companies, investors, and acquirers across a range of industries including consumer electronics, industrial automation, medical devices, and connected technologies. More information is available at glickgroupglobal.com.

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Last Updated June 18, 2026