Where are you in your journey?

This helps us ask the right questions

Is VC right for your business?

Select all that apply

Idea stage

Market Potential

Your target market is worth $1 billion+ (or you believe it could be) You're building something that could realistically reach $100M+ in annual revenue This is a winner-take-most market where the #1 player captures most of the value

Business Model

Speed matters more than profitability in your market More capital would directly accelerate your growth (not just extend runway) You need significant upfront investment before reaching profitability

Your Goals

You're OK committing to a 7-10 year journey before any exit You're comfortable potentially owning less than 10% of your company at exit You're aiming for a massive outcome ($100M+) rather than a comfortable lifestyle business You're OK with investors having board seats and influence over major decisions

Are you ready to raise?

Select all that apply

Building

Market & VC Fit

Your TAM is $1 billion+ and you can articulate why You have a credible path to $100M+ revenue

Traction & Product-Market Fit

You have paying customers or significant user growth Monthly churn under 5% (or improving toward it) Customers are finding you organically (word of mouth, referrals)

Unit Economics

You know your unit economics and can explain them clearly CAC payback period under 12 months (or clear path to it) LTV:CAC ratio of 3:1 or better (or clear path to it)

Defensibility

You have network effects, high switching costs, or proprietary technology You can clearly articulate why competitors can't easily copy you

Pitch Readiness

You can explain your business compellingly in 60 seconds You have a pitch deck that tells a clear story You have warm intros to relevant investors

Your VC Readiness Score

0 out of 100

NOT VC-READY

Important Note

This quiz is tailored toward tech startups. Different markets and regions have different criteria.

Be Honest

This assessment is only useful if you answer honestly. Investors will see through inflated claims.

Dynamic Equity Calculator

Ownership should reflect reality.

Ownership Split

Equal

Dynamic

How should cash and time be weighted?

Cash is after-tax, already-earned money with real opportunity cost. Because it carries more financial risk, it typically translates to more shares than sweat equity.

Equal

4× more

How shares are calculated:

• Cash × multiplier = shares

• Hours × hourly rate = shares

Example:

• $10,000 cash invested × 2 = 20,000 shares

• 100 hrs contributed × $100/hr = 10,000 shares

Ownership Split

Equal

Dynamic

How should cash and time be weighted?

Cash is after-tax, already-earned money with real opportunity cost.

Equal

4× more

How shares are calculated:

• Cash × multiplier = shares

• Hours × hourly rate = shares

Should you raise venture capital?

Where are you in your journey?

I'm exploring an idea or just getting started

I'm actively building and considering fundraising

Is VC right for your business?

Market Potential

Business Model

Your Goals

Are you ready to raise?

Market & VC Fit

Traction & Product-Market Fit

Unit Economics

Defensibility

Pitch Readiness

Your VC Readiness Score

Important Note

Be Honest