Questions a Venture Capitalist Might Ask

On your business model:

  • What are the key factors to success in your industry?
  • What are the current market trends?
  • What is your unique selling point?
  • How does your company or product fit into the industry?
  • Why does this industry have high growth potential?
  • What advantages do you have over your competition?


On your management team:

  • What type of business experience does each member have?
  • What are they contributing to the business?
  • Is your team capable of growing the business?
  • What are the challenges facing your team and how will you address them?


On your technology:

  • Is your technology protected by intellectual property rights?
  • Do you own these patents?


On your exit strategy:

  • What exit strategies are possible?
  • What is the timescale for exit?

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Last updated 2/9/2008