Product
Working product with clear PMF signals (Sean Ellis >40%)
Strong retention (NDR >100%, logo churn <5%/month)
Engineering velocity data (GitDealFlow signal — sustained top-quartile commit velocity)
Product roadmap with defensible moat (proprietary tech, network effects)
Financial
$1-2M+ ARR with 15-20% MoM growth
Gross margin >70% for SaaS
LTV/CAC >3x, payback period <12 months
Runway >12 months post-round
Clean cap table (founders >40%, no toxic terms)
Market
$1B+ TAM with clear growth trajectory
Understanding of competitive landscape
GTM motion validated (sales cycle, CAC by channel)
Regulatory moat (if applicable)
Team
Full-time founding team with aligned incentives
Key hires identified for next 12 months
Reference checks (3-5, including one unsuggested)
Culture of shipping (GitDealFlow confirms via engineering velocity)
Legal
Clean IP ownership (no third-party code issues)
Proper corporate structure
Employee agreements with IP assignment
Cap table accuracy verified
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Series A DD take?
4-8 weeks typically. Use this checklist to stay organized. GitDealFlow accelerates the technical DD portion.