Securing investment is a critical step for any startup and the investment committee meeting is a key milestone in the due diligence process, requiring you to demonstrate not only the viability of your business model, but also your strategic vision for growth and how you’ll mitigate key risks.
Preparing for an investment committee meeting can be daunting, but also a great exercise to help you think through key aspects of your business.
Areas often scrutinised include financial planning and operations, team growth and development, market sizing, positioning, and competition, alongside risk management and product innovation. You must be able to confidently articulate your strategies for managing cash flow (and inventory where relevant), scaling production, and financing growth phases. Moreover, demonstrating an understanding of market dynamics, competitive differentiation, and risk mitigation is crucial.
This article discusses essential questions you might face from an investment committee and provides insight to help you confidently answer these questions. We also provide a downloadable, detailed Investment Committee Q&A Preparation Guide to help you get prepared for your next investment committee meeting.
