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Learn how to manage investment due diligence with organized documents, clear financials, legal prepration, and transparent communicationu2014giving investors confidence while helping founders raise capital and scale successfully.
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PREPARING FOR THE INVESTMENT DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS: A GUIDE FOR STARTUP FOUNDERS www.SGCAngels.com
WHAT FOUNDERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DUE DILIGENCE Due diligence is not all about the numbers — it's about establishing credibility and transparency. Investors want to assure themselves that the opportunity is real, that the team is trustworthy, and that there are no unknown risks. www.SGCAngels.com
DOCUMENTS YOU SHOULD PREPARE IN ADVANCE Corporate Documents Financial Statements Team Information Legal and IP Business & Market Info www.SGCAngels.com
COMMON QUESTIONS INVESTORS ASK How do you generate revenue? What’s your current runway? Who owns your intellectual property? Have any investors already committed? How do you plan to scale? www.SGCAngels.com
TIPS TO PREPARE EFFECTIVELY Keep a Due Diligence Folder Ready Audit Your Cap Table Review Financials with Your Accountant Be Transparent Prepare Your Team www.SGCAngels.com
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DUE DILIGENCE? Once investors complete the process, they’ll either: Proceed to offer a term sheet Request additional clarification Decline the investment (often with feedback) www.SGCAngels.com
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