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Assessing Product-Market Fit

Assessing Product-Market Fit

While startups may claim that they have found product-market fit, how can investors actually tell if good product-market fit has been found? How can investors differentiate genuine need from a temporary spike in viral interest from a founder’s well-intentioned optimism? … Continue reading

Evaluating Deals Outside Your Expertise

Evaluating Deals Outside Your Expertise

It’s difficult to be an expert in everything. Therefore, private market investors may come across investment opportunities that are outside their expertise or industry knowledge, especially in the case of innovative sectors like blockchain, next-generation battery tech, biotech, or aviation. … Continue reading

Assessing a Startup’s Defensibility

Assessing a Startup’s Defensibility

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

Knowing How to Evaluate a Pitch Deck Is an Essential Skill for Startup Investors As an investor, you may receive pitch decks from startups that are interested in your financial contribution to their company. It can be difficult to know … Continue reading