This map helps early-stage ventures assess their readiness to raise capital by highlighting strengths and gaps across key fundraising dimensions. Below is a snapshot of the assessment for a fictional social enterprise startup.

🔍 Readiness Overview

Deliverable Status Priority Next Steps
Fundraising Strategy 🟡 Partially Ready 🔴 High Refine investor targeting
Pitch Deck 🟢 Ready 🟡 Medium Maintain narrative flow
Financial Model 🟡 Partially Ready 🔴 High Add scenario analysis
Investor Data Room 🔴 Not Ready 🔴 High Organize documents in shared folder
Impact Strategy 🟡 Partially Ready 🟡 Medium Define KPIs aligned to SDGs

📋 Pitch Deck: Readiness Criteria Snapshot

Criteria Status Notes
Clear and compelling narrative arc 🟢 Ready
Market opportunity and competitive positioning explained 🟡 Partial Needs more recent market data
Team and traction highlighted 🟢 Ready
Use of funds clearly detailed 🔴 Not Ready Slide missing
Professional design and formatting 🟢 Ready
Investor FAQs or appendix included (optional) 🔴 Not Ready Not included yet

💡 How to Use This Map

This format gives founders and investors a quick understanding of what’s investor-ready and where work is still needed. Each deliverable links to a separate workstream with criteria, templates, and checklists that guide the development process.