financial-model-review

Analyze startup financial models for investor readiness and unit economics.

26|1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/lool-ventures/founder-skills --skill financial-model-review
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Skill: financial-model-review
Source: https://github.com/lool-ventures/founder-skills/tree/main/founder-skills/skills/financial-model-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lool-ventures/founder-skills --skill financial-model-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openpyxl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps founders identify and fix critical flaws in their financial models, ensuring they are robust, defensible, and investor-ready.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Review: Analyzes financial models against 46 investor best practices across structure, revenue, expenses, cash flow, and unit economics.
  • Automated Scoring: Provides a clear score and detailed feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
  • Actionable Insights: Offers specific recommendations for improvement, tailored to the company's stage and sector.
  • Use Case: Upload your pitch deck's financial model (Excel/CSV) for an instant, expert-level review that highlights areas needing attention before investor meetings.

Quick Start

Use the financial model review skill to analyze the attached spreadsheet 'financials.xlsx'.

Frequently Asked Questions about financial-model-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I review a financial model for investor readiness?

An investor-ready financial model review analyzes startup spreadsheets against 46 investor best practices, validating unit economics, stress-testing runway, and benchmarking metrics against stage-appropriate targets to highlight areas needing attention.

How do I check my startup's runway and unit economics before pitching?

Checking your startup's runway and unit economics involves stress-testing cash flow projections and benchmarking revenue against stage-appropriate targets, which an automated financial model review accomplishes to provide actionable feedback for founders.

Can I analyze a Google Sheets export for pitch deck investor readiness?

Yes, you can analyze a Google Sheets export for pitch deck investor readiness. The financial model review supports Excel (.xlsx), CSV, Google Sheets exports, and conversational input to provide expert-level actionable feedback.

What is the best way to validate startup financial projections against investor expectations?

The best way to validate startup financial projections is to benchmark them against stage-appropriate targets using an automated review tool that scores your model across 46 best practices covering structure, revenue, expenses, cash flow, and unit economics.

Does the financial model review work with Excel and CSV files?

Yes, the financial model review works with Excel (.xlsx) and CSV files. It analyzes these formats to provide an automated score and detailed feedback on your model's strengths, weaknesses, and specific recommendations for improvement.