StartupIndian for Investors
Due Diligence
Before you write that cheque for the Startup, it’s vital to verify the Startup’s financial history and regulatory position and to critically analyse its financial projections. Our thorough analysis and insights ensure you make informed decisions and mitigate risks.
How we deliver
Quick Turnaround
Clear focus on critical issues with the help of:
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Dedicated DD team
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Established DD framework
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Proprietary research repository
Deep Expertise
Our team comprises of CAs, MBAs, Lawyers and SMEs having vast experience of different industries.
Comprehensive
Our independent due diligence exercise gives you a 360 degree assessment of the financial, regulatory and legal health of the Startup, helping you to identify the red flags before investing.
Insightful
Our due diligence report is a combination of strategic insights and a data-driven critical analysis of the Startup’s financial projections.
What you get from us
Financial Due Diligence
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Review of Financial Statements, books of accounts, MIS, key ratios, internal controls
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In-depth analysis of revenue model, like customer & regional segmentation, trends in churn rate, AOV, MAU, etc.
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In-depth analysis of cost structure, like product/service level unit economics, trends in CAC, margins, leakages, etc.
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Breakeven analysis
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Critical appraisal of business projections, including viability of key assumptions
Legal Due Diligence
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Review of material contracts & agreements
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Review of applicable laws & regulations and compliance thereon
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Review of approvals, registrations and certifications
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Review of intellectual property rights
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Review of insurance policies
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Review of organizational structure and key organizational policies
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Review of corporate governance
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Review of litigations, disputes & legal notices and impact thereon
Other Aspects
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Validation of market opportunity
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Validation of valuation
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Competitive landscaping
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Critical appraisal of the leadership team
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Critical appraisal of growth levers and fund deployment
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Review of existing cap table & round structure
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Canvasing the entire risk mitgation matrix
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On ground diligence - speaking with stakeholders