startup-analyst

Size startup markets and craft data-driven financial and go-to-market plans.

23|2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/luisschmitzheadline/VC-Skills.md --skill startup-analyst-luisschmitzheadline
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Skill: startup-analyst
Source: https://github.com/luisschmitzheadline/VC-Skills.md/tree/main/knowledge_skills/investment_analysis/antigravity-startup-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luisschmitzheadline/VC-Skills.md --skill startup-analyst-luisschmitzheadline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Founders often struggle to quantify market opportunities, forecast finances, and map competitive landscapes for early-stage startups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market sizing and TAM/SAM/SOM calculations tailored to startup contexts with bottom-up and top-down approaches.
  • Financial modeling and scenario planning (3-5 year projections, unit economics, cash flow, fundraising implications).
  • Competitive analysis and strategic recommendations for go-to-market, pricing, and differentiation, with investor readiness considerations.
  • Use Case: A pre-seed SaaS startup wants to validate the market, build a 3-year model, and prepare a fundraising plan; this skill provides step-by-step guidance and outputs.

Quick Start

Provide a concise market-sizing, financial-modeling, and competitive-analysis plan for my pre-seed startup based on a given product, market, and stage.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-analyst

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

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How do I calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM for an early-stage startup?

Startup market sizing calculates TAM, SAM, and SOM using bottom-up and top-down approaches tailored to your product. This analysis defines explicit assumptions and data sources to quantify addressable market opportunities for pre-seed through Series A startups.

How do I build a financial model and fundraising plan for a pre-seed SaaS startup?

A financial model for pre-seed startups builds 3-5 year projections, unit economics, and cash flow forecasts with scenario planning. It defines fundraising implications by structuring inputs, assumptions, and deliverables for investor readiness.

Can I use competitive analysis and go-to-market planning for pre-seed through Series A scenarios?

Competitive analysis and go-to-market planning apply directly to pre-seed through Series A scenarios by providing strategic recommendations for pricing and differentiation. The process outputs actionable plans structured with clear goals and defined data sources.

What's the best way to validate a startup market opportunity and prepare for fundraising?

Validating a startup market opportunity requires sizing TAM/SAM/SOM, mapping the competitive landscape, and building a 3-5 year financial model. This delivers a data-driven, investor-ready business plan with clear goals, assumptions, and deliverables.

What inputs do I need to provide for startup financial modeling and market sizing?

Startup financial modeling and market sizing require defined inputs including your product details, target market parameters, and current startup stage. Providing these explicit inputs enables the generation of structured, data-driven assumptions and deliverables.