Can you explain your core business idea in a single sentence?

✅ Feedback: If it takes more than one sentence, simplify your message.

Do you have a documented and validated business model?

✅ Feedback: A business model canvas or Lean Canvas helps here.

Who is your target market, and what specific problem are you solving?

✅ Feedback: The clearer the problem-solution fit, the more investible your venture.

Have you conducted a feasibility or pre-market study?

✅ Feedback: Data-backed assumptions build investor confidence.

How does your solution differ from competitors or existing alternatives?

✅ Feedback: Lack of differentiation may weaken investor interest.

What is your customer acquisition strategy?

✅ Feedback: A weak GTM plan signals operational immaturity.

A. Project Readiness & Business Model - Part of 7 out of 30 Questions

How scalable is your business, both operationally and geographically?

✅ Feedback: Clarify what scale looks like—tech, reach, cost efficiency.

Prepare your project with our global capital readiness checklist—30 questions essential for every project success. The project owner must answer to attract funding from PE, VC, Family Offices, and debt investors.

✅ 30 Critical Pre-Funding Questions every project owner must answer to secure private market funding.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have historical financial data or traction reports?

✅ Feedback: Real revenue or user traction always strengthens the case.

What are your main revenue streams and pricing strategies?

✅ Feedback: Lack of clear revenue model is a red flag.

Have you prepared realistic and well-researched financial projections?

✅ Feedback: Overly optimistic figures may be flagged by investors.

Do you know your breakeven point?

✅ Feedback: Knowing this number helps demonstrate capital efficiency.

What is your current burn rate and runway?

✅ Feedback: Helps investors assess urgency and risk.

What is your funding requirement, and how will it be used?

✅ Feedback: Avoid “general growth” – tie funds to concrete goals.

B. Financials & Projections

What kind of returns (IRR/ROI) can investors expect?

✅ Feedback: Unrealistic returns raise suspicion; be conservative but compelling.

Is your company legally registered and compliant in all jurisdictions?

✅ Feedback: Incomplete or non-compliant setups slow down deals.

Have you conducted legal due diligence or audit in the last 6–12 months?

✅ Feedback: This can save weeks during investor scrutiny.

Do you own or license all intellectual property used in your project?

✅ Feedback: IP disputes are deal-breakers—document everything.

Are all founders and partners aligned on equity and roles?

✅ Feedback: Ensure all shareholder agreements are signed and updated.

C. Legal, Regulatory & Ownership

What type of investor fits your stage and sector (VC, PE, FO, Angel)?

✅ Feedback: Misalignment wastes time—research investor mandates.

Have you prepared a strong pitch deck aligned with investor expectations?

✅ Feedback: A weak deck kills interest, even with a great project.

What is your proposed deal structure (equity %, valuation, terms)?

✅ Feedback: Avoid “open to discussion” — have a ballpark valuation.

Do you have a clear exit strategy for investors?

✅ Feedback: IPO, buyback, M&A, secondary sales—clarify with timelines.

D. Investor Strategy & Capital Planning

Have you benchmarked your valuation with similar deals in your industry?

✅ Feedback: Use industry comparables or third-party valuation reports.

Are you willing to offer seats, covenants, or convertible terms?

✅ Feedback: Flexibility shows maturity—prepare in advance.

Have you identified key business and funding risks?

✅ Feedback: Use a SWOT or risk matrix.

Have you created a crisis management or continuity plan?

✅ Feedback: Shows maturity and risk foresight.

Do you have an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policy?

✅ Feedback: Align with UN SDGs or create a basic ESG brief.

Is your governance framework investor-friendly and ethical?

✅ Feedback: Lack of governance deters serious investors.

E. Risk, ESG & Governance

Do you have a complete investor documentation pack ready?

✅ Feedback: Investors appreciate professionalism—have it all in one link or folder.

Summary:

✅ If you can confidently answer 25+ of these questions, your project is likely investor-ready.

❌ If you're unsure about more than 5–7, you may need project readiness consulting before approaching investors.

Are you prepared for global investor meetings and due diligence calls?

✅ Feedback: Be ready to communicate virtually, across time zones, with clarity.

F. Communication & Document Preparedness

🔒 Third-Party Validation & Confidentiality Assurance

As neutral third-party professionals, these advisors ensure:

• ✅ Objective assessment of investor readiness and documentation quality

• ✅ Independent validation of financial forecasts, ESG alignment, and project viability

• ✅ Compliance review for governance, legal, and regulatory standards

• ✅ Risk identification and mitigation strategy validation

By engaging an experienced third-party consultant, you safeguard sensitive information under strict confidentiality protocols while enhancing your project’s credibility. This added layer of due diligence significantly increases investor confidence, especially among institutional investors, private equity funds, and global capital providers.

🔑 Verified documentation = Higher trust + Faster funding decisions.

All documents shared during the investor readiness process — including business plans, financial models, feasibility reports, and strategic presentations — must undergo independent review by a qualified Corporate Advisory or Management Consulting Firm.