ic-sim

Simulate a Venture Capital Investment Committee debate scoring startups across 28 dimensions.

26|1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lool-ventures/founder-skills --skill ic-sim
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Skill: ic-sim
Source: https://github.com/lool-ventures/founder-skills/tree/main/founder-skills/skills/ic-sim
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lool-ventures/founder-skills --skill ic-sim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps founders prepare for the high-stakes VC Investment Committee (IC) meeting by simulating a realistic debate among different partner archetypes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Realistic Simulation: Mimics how VCs debate a startup's merits, concerns, and deal terms.
  • Multi-Archetype Debate: Features three distinct partner personas (Visionary, Operator, Analyst) with unique perspectives.
  • Scored Evaluation: Assesses the startup across 28 dimensions, providing a quantitative score and verdict.
  • Use Case: A founder can use this to practice answering tough VC questions, understand potential investor concerns, and refine their pitch based on simulated feedback before a real IC meeting.

Quick Start

Use the ic-sim skill to simulate an IC meeting for a startup with the provided pitch deck.

Frequently Asked Questions about ic-sim

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

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How do I simulate a VC investment committee meeting for my startup?

A VC investment committee simulation mimics how venture capitalists debate a startup's merits, concerns, and deal terms. It features three partner archetypes—Visionary, Operator, and Analyst—assessing your startup across 28 dimensions to produce scored evaluations and readiness reports for pitch practice.

What is the best way to practice answering tough VC questions before a fundraising pitch?

The best way to practice answering tough VC questions is running an interactive investment committee simulation. It features distinct partner personas debating your startup's concerns and deal terms, allowing you to refine your pitch and address potential investor objections before a real fundraising meeting.

How does an investment committee debate simulation evaluate startup materials?

An investment committee debate simulation evaluates startup materials by analyzing your pitch deck against 28 dimensions. It produces scored assessments, debate summaries, and readiness reports that quantify your startup's investment readiness from multiple partner perspectives.

Can I run a startup due diligence evaluation in auto-pilot mode?

Yes, you can run a startup due diligence evaluation in auto-pilot mode. The simulation supports both interactive and auto-pilot modes, allowing it to independently analyze your pitch deck materials and generate investment committee debate summaries without manual input.

Does the investment committee simulation integrate with market-sizing and deck-review artifacts?

Yes, the investment committee simulation integrates with market-sizing and deck-review artifacts. This integration supports comprehensive due diligence simulation by combining quantitative market analysis and deck evaluation with the multi-partner debate.

What are the limitations of using an investment committee simulation for fundraising preparation?

A limitation of investment committee simulation for fundraising preparation is that it relies solely on provided startup materials. While it assesses 28 dimensions and simulates partner debates, it cannot replicate the dynamic, real-time negotiation nuances or external market shifts of an actual VC meeting.