Ten-Factor Evaluation

Screen venture capital deals by applying the Ten-Factor Evaluation to a pitch deck or founder notes to generate a structured scorecard. It separates knowns from unknowns and produces a final recommendation on whether to proceed, diligence, or pass.

The ten-factor method is an evidence-based investment evaluation approach that scores opportunities across 10 distinct factors. It transforms founder materials and external research into a structured scorecard identifying knowns, unknowns, and validation questions for inbound deals.

Identify unknowns during due diligence by running the Ten-Factor Evaluation on deal artifacts. The scorecard automatically separates knowns from unknowns and generates top validation questions to guide deeper diligence before making an investment decision.

Yes, you can use the Ten-Factor Evaluation for thesis-fit checks on inbound deals. It requires minimum inputs like founder notes or a pitch deck to assess whether a company fits your investment criteria and outputs a structured roll-up.

The best way to turn first-call notes into a scorecard is using the Ten-Factor Evaluation. It converts founder materials into a prioritized, evidence-backed assessment that automatically generates a recommendation to proceed, pursue deeper diligence, or pass.