Purpose: Thoroughly prepares a startup for approaching investors; Ensures that all written materials (business plan, financial model, executive summary, pitch deck) are up to VC standards.
Key Attributes: VentureArchetypes draws upon its extensive experience working in the venture capital world and carefully reviews a company's executive summary, business plan, financial model, and pitch deck through a "VC lens." The main goal is to identify all red flags that may negatively impact a potential investor, and to provide tangible recommendations for improvement. The review includes analysis of the business model, market data, product evolution, launch strategy, competitive differentiation, sales & marketing strategy, operations, financial forecasts, funding needs and uses, revenue build up and assumptions, IPO or acquisition potential, and other factors.
The business, investment opportunity, and materials are also reviewed against an 85-point due diligence checklist used by prominent venture capitalists in their decision-making process. Following the analysis, VentureArchetypes delivers a written report summarizing all red flags and suggestions for improvement.
Who Needs It:
» Entrepreneurs and startups seeking seed, angel, and venture capital investment
» Established companies seeking follow-on rounds of financing
» All companies looking for an objective review of their strategy, operations, and materials.
What It Does:
» Hones the business model and revenue model prior to approaching investors
» Refines the pitch and "investment story" as told in pitch documents
» Identifies hidden risks and red flags, and prepares the company for further due diligence.
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