For Investors
Are you considering investing in a startup? Issues within the cofounding team are the No.1 reason that startups fail. Many successful investors, from Guy Kawasaki to John Doerr, know it. Before investing, cofounding team due diligence should be your top priority. I can help.
1. Before the investment: cofounding team due diligence
The cofounding team: structure, composition, team stability, communication, cohesiveness and values alignment
Existing Cofounders Agreements: written or oral, documented or undocumented, and anything which could afect protection of the project and intellectual property
Equity: The existing equity allocation and recovery framework, focusing on fairness and future proofing
Risks and Risk Management: identification of potential risk areas and their mitigation
2. After the investment: cofounding team support & coaching
Help your future team reach the highest possible performance:
Setting the right structure of the team, including roles, responsibilities and expectations
Aligning team members’ working styles
Communication coaching to embed best practices
Regular peer performance feedback sessions
