Beyond the Pitch

You aced the pitch. Now comes the real work.

Financial DD

  • Cap table analysis
  • Historical financials
  • Revenue projections with assumptions
  • Burn rate and runway

Product DD

  • Technical architecture review
  • Security audit
  • IP verification
  • Product roadmap evaluation

Team DD

  • Background checks
  • Reference calls
  • LinkedIn verification
  • Previous company outcomes

Market DD

  • Competitive landscape
  • Market size validation
  • Customer interviews
  • Industry trends

We find something concerning in 60% of deals. Be honest upfront.


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So THAT'S why you asked about Gilfoyle's servers during our Series A.

The reference check section is understated. We've killed deals based solely on backchannel feedback.