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Suggested topics & further reading:<\/h2>\n

Investor Readiness Canvas<\/h3>\n

You can use the input of the Investor Readiness Canvas (see elsewhere on this website) for this building block.<\/p>\n

Investors\\’ criteria<\/h3>\n

Research suggests that these are topics that investors find important when assessing the quality and investor readiness of companies:<\/p>\n

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  1. Team<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer teams with committed entrepreneurs that have relevant domain knowledge & track records, as well as complementary expertises.<\/li>\n
  2. Execution<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer teams with ambition that have a solid go-to-market\/ growth strategy, and that are able to identify & manage risks.<\/li>\n
  3. Growth<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer startups with growth potential, also international, and a scalable business model.<\/li>\n
  4. Market opportunity<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer startups that have a clear target market that is large and growing.<\/li>\n
  5. Value proposition<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer startups that solve painful problems for the customer, have a clear & compelling value proposition and can demonstrate a market demand.<\/li>\n
  6. Competitive edge<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer startups that have a superior value proposition that they can protect from competitors, and that can obtain an attractive position in their value chain.<\/li>\n
  7. Investment opportunity<\/strong> –\u00a0Investors generally prefer startups that have credible yet attractive financial outlooks and exit potential.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Golden Egg check assessment<\/h3>\n

    Curious about how you score on potential, feasibility and investor readiness? You can request an account at Golden Egg Check<\/a> to do your own assessment and see which investors are most relevant to your company (\u20ac125 excl. VAT).<\/p>\n

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