VC Funding Readiness Assessment
Internal self-assessment tool. Answer each question honestly to determine whether to pursue VC funding (Pathway C) or prioritise grant funding (Pathway B). This is not shared with investors.
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Revenue & Traction
Does the company have recurring revenue exceeding $100K ARR?
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Weight: ●●●Are there signed LOIs or contracts with US-based customers?
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Weight: ●●○Can the company demonstrate 3+ months of consistent growth metrics?
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Weight: ●●○Product & IP
Is the core technology proprietary with defensible IP (patents, trade secrets)?
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Weight: ●●●Is the product live and being used by customers (not just a prototype)?
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Weight: ●●○Has the product been validated in at least one market (UK or other)?
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Weight: ●●○Team & Governance
Does the founding team include members with prior US market experience?
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Weight: ●●○Is the company incorporated as a US C-Corp (Delaware preferred)?
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Weight: ●●●Does the company have a clean cap table with no complex legacy arrangements?
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Weight: ●●○Market & Financials
Can the company articulate a $1B+ TAM in the US market?
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Weight: ●●○Are financial projections prepared with a 3-5 year model?
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Weight: ●○○Has the company identified comparable US exits or acquisitions in its sector?
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Weight: ●○○Fundraising Readiness
Does the company have a pitch deck reviewed by advisors or mentors?
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Weight: ●○○Has the company had any warm introductions to US-based investors?
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Weight: ●●○Is the company prepared to dedicate 3-6 months full-time to fundraising?
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