Ask HN: Huge enterprise customer wants to see our source code
This is a legal issue which files under compliance. Many times enterprises that are looking to acquire a small company they will request code audit. This audit usually is requested after the agreement of sale. For legal reasons, this provides the safety that your company doesn't provide any compliance issues moving forward in your code. This process is just playing it safe so there wont be any legal issues moving forward.  WhiteSource easily verifies license compliances on premises or using their Saas program. They provide a very timely report that will ease the process. <a href="https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/open-source-license-compliance/" rel="nofollow">https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/open-source-license-comp...</a>