预览模式。完成上方步骤即可保存、导出或生成结果。
Prepare your startup for investor due diligence. Understand what investors examine, organize your documents, and avoid common red flags.
Typical Due Diligence Timeline
Week 1-2
Initial requests &
data room access
Week 2-4
Deep dive &
expert interviews
Week 4-5
Follow-up questions
& clarifications
Week 5-6
Final review
& term sheet
Pro tip: Have your data room ready BEFORE you start fundraising. Prepared founders close 2-3 weeks faster on average.
Common Red Flags Investors Look For
Messy cap table — unresolved equity disputes or missing agreements
No IP assignment — founders/contractors without signed IP transfer
Inconsistent financials — numbers that don't match across documents
Customer concentration — 50%+ revenue from one customer
Pending litigation — undisclosed lawsuits or regulatory issues
Key person dependency — no succession plan for critical roles
Tax non-compliance — unfiled returns or tax obligations
Missing contracts — verbal agreements instead of signed contracts
Inflated metrics — vanity metrics that don't reflect real traction
Data privacy gaps — no GDPR/CCPA compliance when handling user data