financial-model-review

Analyze startup financial models for investor-readiness and runway viability.

Updated Jul 25, 2026
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Skill: financial-model-review
Source: https://github.com/yaniv-golan/founderskills-test/tree/main/founder-skills/skills/financial-model-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yaniv-golan/founderskills-test --skill financial-model-review-yaniv-golan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps founders and operators audit startup financial models to validate investor readiness by checking structure, unit economics, runway scenarios, and alignment with stage targets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validate model structure, unit economics, runway, and cross-check metrics against stage-appropriate targets.
  • Accept Excel, CSV, or structured pasted inputs and produce a thorough, coach‑style review with actionable improvements.
  • Generate artifacts such as inputs.json, checklists, unit economics, and runway analysis to support fundraising discussions and due diligence.

Quick Start

Upload a financial model file (Excel/CSV) or paste data to generate a complete investor-ready review.

Frequently Asked Questions about financial-model-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a startup financial model for investor readiness?

To review a startup financial model for investor readiness, you can analyze your Excel or CSV file to assess structure, unit economics, burn rate, and runway against stage benchmarks. This produces a comprehensive report with actionable fundraising recommendations.

What should I check in unit economics and runway before due diligence?

Before due diligence, you should check unit economics and runway scenarios to validate viability against stage-appropriate targets. Analyzing your financial model validates burn rates and cross-checks metrics to ensure your forecasting aligns with investor expectations.

Can I audit a financial model from pasted data or do I need an Excel file?

You can audit a financial model from structured pasted data, an Excel file, or a CSV. The review accepts these inputs to evaluate investor readiness, generating artifacts like inputs.json, checklists, and runway analysis without requiring a specific file format.

What is the best way to validate startup burn rate against stage benchmarks?

The best way to validate startup burn rate against stage benchmarks is to analyze your financial model inputs and cross-check metrics with stage-appropriate targets. This generates a coach-style review identifying actionable improvements for your runway viability.

Does openpyxl support Excel financial model review for fundraising?

Yes, openpyxl supports Excel financial model review by enabling the parsing of spreadsheet inputs for fundraising analysis. The dependency allows the extraction of structured data to assess unit economics and generate due diligence artifacts.

When should I not use an automated financial model review?

You should not use an automated financial model review if your startup data is highly unstructured or lacks standard forecasting metrics. The review requires Excel, CSV, or structured pasted inputs to accurately assess unit economics and runway viability.