Scale: 1 = Not ready · 2 = Weak · 3 = Emerging · 4 = Strong · 5 = Very strong / investor-grade
Startup / project name (optional)
Stage
Approximate where you are.
Select stage
Idea / pre-MVP
MVP / early testing
Early revenue
Growth stage
Target investor type (optional)
Who you’re preparing for.
Not sure yet
Angels / friends & family
Pre-seed / seed funds
VC funds (Series A+)
Corporate / strategic investors
1. Story & clarity of problem/solution
How clearly can you explain what you do, for whom, and why now?
Select score
1 – Not clear
2 – Rough
3 – Getting there
4 – Clear and compelling
5 – Razor sharp
2. Team & execution capacity
Does your team have the skills and time to execute the plan?
Select score
1 – Big gaps
2 – Some key gaps
3 – Adequate for MVP
4 – Strong, complementary team
5 – Very strong / experienced
3. Traction & validation
Evidence that customers want this (users, revenue, pilots, LOIs).
Select score
1 – No real validation yet
2 – A few interviews / signups
3 – Early users or pilots
4 – Clear traction & growth
5 – Strong traction for the stage
4. Business & revenue model
How well thought-out is your model, pricing, and unit economics?
Select score
1 – Very unclear
2 – Rough idea only
3 – Defined, but untested
4 – Tested and improving
5 – Strong economics and clarity
5. Financials & runway
Basic financial model, cash runway, and burn understanding.
Select score
1 – No proper model
2 – Basic spreadsheet only
3 – Simple but consistent model
4 – Clear runway & scenarios
5 – Robust model with key metrics
6. Pitch deck & materials
Slides, one-pager, and narrative quality.
Select score
1 – No real pitch deck yet
2 – Draft deck, needs work
3 – Decent deck, story is okay
4 – Clear, investor-friendly deck
5 – Highly polished and tested deck
7. Data room & documentation
Basic docs investors may request (cap table, key contracts, KPIs).
Select score
1 – Nothing organised
2 – Some files scattered
3 – Folder with basic docs
4 – Well-structured data room
5 – Investor-ready data room
8. Legal, compliance & structure
Company registration, shareholder agreements, key licenses.
Select score
1 – Unclear / informal
2 – Basic registration only
3 – Mostly in place, some gaps
4 – Clean structure for investment
5 – Fully compliant and structured
9. Metrics, reporting & governance
How you track performance and run check-ins.
Select score
1 – No regular tracking
2 – Ad-hoc metrics
3 – Basic dashboard or reports
4 – Regular reporting and reviews
5 – Strong governance and discipline
10. Investor pipeline & strategy
How clear is your plan for which investors to talk to and how?
Select score
1 – No idea where to start
2 – A few names, no process
3 – Shortlist and basic outreach
4 – Structured pipeline with follow-ups
5 – Strong network and targeted process
Please score all 10 dimensions from 1–5 to get an accurate Investor Readiness Score.
Tip: Re-run this scorecard after each major sprint or fundraising cycle to see your progress.
