Funding Readiness Checklist
Assess your startup's fundraising readiness in minutes
Interactive checklist based on what investors actually look for
Most founders approach investors too early - use this checklist to know when you're ready
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What Investors Look For
Deal-Breakers (Must Have):
- • Legal Structure: Proper incorporation and clean cap table
- • Market Opportunity: Large, growing addressable market
- • Traction: Evidence of product-market fit
- • Team: Capable founding team with domain expertise
- • Financials: Clear path to profitability
Competitive Advantages:
- • Strong Metrics: Impressive growth or unit economics
- • Customer Love: High NPS or retention rates
- • Unique Insight: Proprietary technology or approach
- • Network Effects: Business gets stronger with scale
- • Warm Intro: Referral from trusted source
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the right time to start fundraising?
Start when you have 6-9 months of runway left and have achieved key milestones for your stage. For pre-seed, this might be an MVP and early user feedback. For seed, you need traction metrics. For Series A, you need proven product-market fit and a clear growth trajectory.
What's the biggest mistake founders make?
Approaching investors too early. Wait until you have compelling traction and a complete story.
How long does fundraising take?
Typically 3-6 months from first pitch to closed round. Start networking 6+ months before you need money.
What if my score is low?
Focus on building your business first. Use the checklist to identify gaps and work on them systematically.
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