Raise Readiness Score

Developing — build more traction

Founding Team

Strong founding team with relevant domain expertise and complementary skills

Co-founder Dynamics

Clear roles, equity split, and vesting agreements in place

Product-Market Fit

Clear evidence of PMF through retention, NPS, or organic growth

Traction & Metrics

Demonstrable growth metrics (MRR, users, engagement) with clear trends

Revenue Model

Proven unit economics or clear path to monetization

Market Size (TAM/SAM)

Large addressable market with bottom-up TAM analysis

Competitive Moat

Defensible advantage — network effects, IP, data moat, or switching costs

Legal & Compliance

Clean cap table, incorporation, IP assignments, and regulatory compliance

Financial Model

3-year projections with clear assumptions and scenario analysis

Pitch Deck Quality

Compelling narrative deck with data-backed claims (12-15 slides)

Data Room Ready

Organized data room with MIS, contracts, cap table, and legal docs

Investor Network

Warm introductions to relevant investors or participation in accelerators