Pre-investment due diligence
Founder-friendly due diligence that builds confidence
Whether you're raising capital or deploying it, clarity is your greatest asset. This due diligence service equips both startups and investors with a clear, independent assessment of the business, the opportunity, and the underlying risks—before any capital moves.
Why founder-friendly diligence matters
Most diligence processes are built for compliance, not confidence. They miss the nuance, over-focus on checklists, or fail to capture the founder's intent and strategic signal.
With over 30 years of operational and investment experience, I bring a dual-lens approach: investor-grade scrutiny paired with founder empathy.
Strategic services for founders, funds, and post-raise teams
What we analyze
- Business model coherence and defensibility
- Go-to-market alignment and traction validation
- Product, tech, and team evaluation
- Financial clarity and capital efficiency
- Market timing, positioning, and strategic risk
- Founder decision-making and leadership dynamics
How it works
- Data Review – We analyze your deck, data room, and supporting materials.
- Interviews – Founder(s), key team members, or investors depending on side.
- Risk Signal Mapping – Identification of gaps, misalignments, or critical flags.
- Insight Report – A clear, concise summary of findings with commentary and recommendations.
- 5. Debrief Session – Walkthrough of insights, scenarios, and next steps.
Who it for
- Startups preparing for Seed to Series B rounds
- Founders who want to preempt investor objections
- VCs conducting pre-term sheet or red-flag diligence
- Angels and family offices looking for added signal clarity
Outcomes you can expect
- A refined fundraising strategy and positioning
- Higher investor readiness and reduced diligence friction
- Objective insights into business risks and opportunities
- Stronger internal alignment around investor-facing narratives
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Let’s identify your next strategic move
Whether you're preparing for your next round or guiding a startup toward clarity, it starts with a signal check.
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