How long does the diligence-readiness quiz take?

5 minutes. 8 multiple-choice questions covering books, KPIs, cap table, 13-week cash forecast, tax compliance, board pack, ASC 606, and data room readiness.

What's a good diligence-readiness score?

70+ = ready for diligence today. 50-69 = needs 1-3 months of cleanup before a serious raise. <50 = significant work required before any institutional round.

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Take this short quiz and get a personalized score based on what investors actually look at in diligence — books, model, cash forecast, board pack, unit economics, compliance, 409A, and data room.

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SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)

Convertible instrument commonly used for early-stage rounds.

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409A Valuation

Independent valuation of common stock used to set option strike prices.

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Cap Table

A record of all ownership interests in your company.

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Pro Rata Right

An investor's right to maintain their ownership % in future rounds.

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