A Moat Is Essential to Startup Defensibility When conducting due diligence, assessing a startup involves more than just looking at its current situation, historical financials, and future plans. One important component of due diligence is assessing a startup’s defensibility—does it … Continue reading
Assessing startups
For private market startups, evaluating startup metrics can make up a significant portion of the due diligence process. By their nature, startups are typically ambitious and founders are optimistic, which can sometimes lead to overemphasized metrics, growth opportunities, or existing … Continue reading
Assessing startup financial health is an important component of the due diligence process. An investor needs to fully understand a startup’s financial discipline in order to gauge its potential viability and longevity. But how can investors assess how a startup’s … Continue reading
For private market investors, betting on an early-stage startup can be a high-risk, high-reward proposition. However, the startup landscape can be difficult, making proper early-stage due diligence essential to help find opportunities. Conducting rigorous due diligence may allow you to … Continue reading
