This repository offers an extensive list of quantitative and qualitative metrics used by venture capitalists for evaluating early-stage startups, particularly focused on the pre-Series A stage. It serves as a tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the startup investment process to think about how they are percieved by Investors.
The list is organized according to different stages in a startup's early lifecycle: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Pre-Series A. Each stage features a list of metrics:
- Pre-Seed Stage: Initial funding, burn rate, team dynamics, problem-solution fit.
- Seed Stage: User growth, revenue, customer acquisition cost, market size, scalability.
- Pre-Series A Stage: Market share, gross margin, strategic partnerships, technology scalability.
Entrepreneurs can leverage this list to better prepare for fundraising, understanding the key aspects that investors evaluate. Investors can use it as a comprehensive checklist for assessing potential investment opportunities.
See the list in this repo here: THE_LIST.md
- This list was initially generated with the assistance of a ChatGPT bot, specifically "VC Deal or No Deal | Maestrix AI," a Silicon Valley pitch simulator.
- I (Mayur Jobanputra) also contributed to this list, bringing my personal life, tech, and business experiences to enrich its content.
- Contributions from the community are welcome. If you have insights from your experience as an investor, founder, or startup enthusiast, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request to edit the list markdown file.
You can experience the VC Deal or No Deal | Maestrix AI directly here.
This project is under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
Disclaimer: The information in this repository is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice.