VC Red Flag Assessment

Eighteen fast yes/no questions covering what VCs actually screen for — your team, market, technology & traction, and deal structure. Every "No" points at one specific, fixable problem.

You'll get a score, your red and yellow flags, and a personalized breakdown of what to fix first. No account needed — about 5 minutes.

About 5 minutes.

Step 1 of 617%

Does the founding team have 5+ years of relevant technical/domain expertise (career or graduate-level education)? *

Is the founding team full-time on the venture with zero competing commitments? *

Does the founding team have 5+ years of relevant experience in a decision-making role at other companies or startups? *

Does the founding team have 12+ months of financial runway to stay committed and work full-time? *

Has someone on the founding team been immersed in this sector (professionally, academically, or personally) for at least 5 years? *