Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

All private equity groups go about due diligence in their own way, but there are a few key areas of focus that entrepreneurs should always expect: Team strength and health. Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped). Market need and size validation.

Technical Review 237

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 237

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

All private equity groups go about due diligence in their own way, but there are a few key areas of focus that entrepreneurs should always expect: Team strength and health. Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped). Market need and size validation.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

All private equity groups go about due diligence in their own way, but there are a few key areas of focus that entrepreneurs should always expect: • Team strength and health. Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped). No validated pain, no deal.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152