Investor Readiness Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation based on professional VC criteria

About This Assessment

This 25-question assessment evaluates your business across 6 critical dimensions that professional investors examine:

Problem & Solution Validation - Is the problem real and is your solution compelling?
Market Opportunity & Timing - Is the market large enough and is this the right time?
Competitive Advantage & IP - What's your unfair advantage and defensibility?
Go-to-Market & Traction - Can you acquire customers profitably?
Team & Execution - Do you have the right team to execute?
Financial Model - Are your projections realistic and capital-efficient?

Time to complete: 10-15 minutes | Result: Detailed readiness report with specific recommendations

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Problem & Solution Validation

20% of total score - 5 questions

1Have you clearly identified a specific, painful problem that a large market faces?

Still exploring potential problems Identified but not validated with customers Validated through extensive customer interviews

2Can you articulate your solution in one clear sentence (elevator pitch)?

Requires detailed explanation Can explain in 2-3 sentences Clear one-sentence pitch perfected

3Do you have customer validation or letters of intent from target customers?

No customer feedback yet Positive feedback but no commitments Paying customers or signed LOIs

4Is your solution 10x better than existing alternatives (not just incremental)?

Marginal improvement 2-5x better in key areas Demonstrably 10x+ better

5Have you quantified the economic value your solution creates for customers?

Value proposition is qualitative Estimated ROI calculated Proven ROI with customer data

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Market Opportunity & Timing

20% of total score - 5 questions

6Is your Total Addressable Market (TAM) >$1B and growing?

< $500M or shrinking market $500M - $1B, stable growth > $1B with strong growth trends

7Can you clearly define and size your beachhead market (initial target)?

Trying to serve everyone Identified but not quantified Specific segment with size data

8Have you identified and validated key market trends that favor your solution?

Limited market research Identified trends from reports Multiple converging trends validated

9Why now? Can you articulate why this is the right time for your solution?

Timing not clearly defined Some timing factors identified Strong market inflection point proven

10Do you have third-party market research supporting your opportunity?

Relying on internal estimates Some analyst reports found Multiple credible sources cited

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Competitive Advantage & IP

15% of total score - 4 questions

11What is your unfair advantage that competitors cannot easily replicate?

No clear defensible advantage Temporary advantage (6-12 months) Sustainable moat (patents, network effects, data)

12Do you have intellectual property protection (patents, trade secrets)?

No IP strategy Patents pending or trade secrets Issued patents or strong IP portfolio

13How well do you understand your competitive landscape?

Limited competitive analysis Know direct competitors well Comprehensive competitive matrix prepared

14Can you clearly articulate why customers will switch to your solution?

Unclear switching drivers Identified but not validated Proven switching behavior observed

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Go-to-Market & Traction

20% of total score - 4 questions

15Do you have a clear, tested customer acquisition strategy?

No defined strategy Strategy defined, not tested Proven repeatable acquisition model

16What is your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) vs Lifetime Value (LTV)?

Unknown or negative unit economics LTV:CAC ratio 1:1 to 3:1 LTV:CAC ratio >3:1 and proven

17Do you have strategic partnerships or distribution channels secured?

No partnerships yet In discussions with partners Signed agreements with key partners

18What traction metrics can you demonstrate (revenue, users, growth rate)?

No meaningful traction yet Early traction, <20% MoM growth Strong traction, >20% MoM growth

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Team & Execution Capability

15% of total score - 4 questions

19Does your team have relevant domain expertise and startup experience?

First-time founders, limited domain knowledge Domain experts but new to startups Proven entrepreneurs with domain expertise

20Is your founding team complete with complementary skills (tech, business, product)?

Solo founder or major gaps 2 co-founders, some gaps Complete team covering all bases

21Do you have advisors, board members, or investors that add credibility?

No external validation Some advisors committed Reputable advisors/investors engaged

22Have you demonstrated ability to execute and meet milestones?

Frequently miss targets Met some key milestones Consistent track record of delivery

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Financial Projections & Capital Efficiency

10% of total score - 3 questions

23Do you have realistic 3-5 year financial projections with clear assumptions?

No financial model Basic projections created Detailed model with justified assumptions

24Can you articulate a clear path to profitability?

No path to profitability defined Path identified, >5 years away Clear path within 2-3 years

25How well do you understand your use of funds and key milestones to achieve?

Vague funding needs General allocation planned Detailed budget with milestone mapping