Free Startup Research Template for Due Diligence

Download our free startup research template for structured due diligence. Cover founders, market, traction, technology, and risks in one organized document.

Sections: Founder background (LinkedIn, previous companies, references), Market size (TAM, SAM, SOM), Traction (engineering velocity from GitDealFlow, revenue, users), Technology (stack, moat, IP), Risks (competition, regulatory, execution).

Designed for angels and small funds. Takes 2-4 hours per startup to complete. Use alongside GitDealFlow's signal page for engineering data.

FAQ

How long should due diligence take?

Pre-seed: 5-10 hours over 1-2 weeks. Seed: 20-40 hours over 3-4 weeks. Series A: 60-100 hours over 4-6 weeks. Use the template to stay organized.

Should I hire a due diligence firm?

For checks under $100K, no. The template plus your network is enough. For checks over $500K, consider specialized DD firms for tech, financial, and legal diligence.

Can the template be used for non-tech startups?

Partially. The founder and market sections apply to any startup. The technology section is tech-focused — adapt for consumer, services, or healthcare startups.

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