Startup Evaluation Scorecard
Assess Startups for potential seed investment. A default weight will be assigned to each questions based on its importance to the overall success of the startup. However, investor can adjust the weight as per their preference, if required.
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Venture/Startup Name *
1) Is the problem worth solving? *
The pain point the startup is trying to address is pervasive. It's a common problem without a good solution.
Not at all
Absolutely
2) Is the solution promising? *
The solution is innovative, patented, delightful, faster/cheaper/better, etc.
Not at all
Absolutely
3) How is the startup positioned against the odds? *
It is positioned well against competitors, imitators, pandemic, etc.
Not at all
Absolutely
4) Is the proof of customer acceptance in the market satisfactory? *
The product/service has been tested and the results are encouraging.
Not at all
Absolutely
5) Is the solution scalable with little or low effort? *
The solution can easily expand into broader markets (e.g. multi-lingual, SaaS-based)
Not at all
Absolutely
6) Is it a familiar domain? *
 As an investor, I have good grasp over problem domain, solution domain, customer segments, technology, business function, etc.
Not at all
Absolutely
7) Is the team strong? *
The co-founders, advisors, mentors, partners, and other stakeholders look solid (self-sufficient, experienced, influential, etc.)
Not at all
Absolutely
8) Are relevant KPIs identified and trending well? *
The startup knows their numbers and success parameters and they are being tracked. Heathy trends are observed. For example, Customer Lifetime Value > Cost of Customer Acquisition
Not at all
Absolutely
9) Is the Ask vs. Valuation reasonable? *
The size of the market is well researched/proven and the revenue potential are well justified for the valuation. The financial (e.g. revenue) and non-financial (e.g. customers) projections look realistic.
Not at all
Absolutely
10) Is the plan for utilizing the fund well prioritized? *
The utilization of fund is aligned with the strategy, roadmap and milestones.
Not at all
Absolutely
11) Is the Exit strategy clear and looks promising? *
The startup is aiming for an exit (IPO/Acquisition/etc.) or the strategy is aligned for the investor to receive their returns.
Not at all
Absolutely
12) Does it has a positive Social or Environmental Impact? *
The startup is thinking beyond the economic values, and has broader impact on the society and environment.
Not at all
Absolutely
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