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3Ws of Venture Investing

 

 

Management Team

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Previous experience of the entrepreneur Download PowerPoint presentation, pdf e-book (Include Bios)

 

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Management team Download PowerPoint presentation, pdf e-book strengths  >>>

 

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Functional areas of strength and weakness (Mktg, Dev., Fin., Marketing Download PowerPoint presentation, pdf e-book, Sales, etc)

 

4

Identified key functional areas that require immediate additions/changes

 

Rating: 1-10 (1 Lowest, 10 Highest)

Targeted Industry Segment

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Addressable market size

 

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Current competition and respective positioning

 

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Possible new entrants to the market

 

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Significant competitive advantage Download PowerPoint presentation, pdf e-book and/or differentiation

 

5

Market and adoption related risks

 

Rating: 1-10 (1 Lowest, 10 Highest)

Technology and Products

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Patents pending

 

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Architecture

 

3

Standards supported

 

4

Performance/scalability metrics

 

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Current adoption level of technology

 

6

Review of development methodology and selected tools

 

7

12 month product strategy, feature prioritization and roadmap

 

8

Technology risks (techniques/processes, tools, hiring/people etc.)  >>>

 

Rating: 1-10 (1 Lowest, 10 Highest)

Marketing Plan

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Addressable market size

 

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Per cent of market capture

 

Rating: 1-10 (1 Lowest, 10 Highest)

Financials

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Income Statement (for three years)

 

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Sources and use document

 

3

Industry comparable's

 

4

Valuation

 

5

Capitalization table

 

6

Exit strategy

 

Rating: 1-10 (1 Lowest, 10 Highest)

 

 

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