Startup Due Diligence Pack
Get your startup fully prepared for fundraising success!
Before investing, venture capital firms and angel investors will conduct thorough due diligence, reviewing your corporate structure, equity history, contracts, and compliance. We make sure everything is in order, helping you avoid delays, secure funding faster, and stay focused on scaling your business.
What’s Included in the Due Diligence Pack
Documents Reviewed
Incorporation & Governance
Charter (Articles of Incorporation)
Bylaws
Action by Sole Incorporator / Organizational Meeting Minutes
Organizational Board Consent
State Qualifications (if applicable)
Founders
Stock Purchase Agreements
SAFEs / Convertible Notes / Stock Options
IP Assignment Agreements
Employment & Consulting Agreements
Employees & Consultants
Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) with Board and Stockholder Approvals
Employee & Consultant Agreements
IP Assignment Agreements
Stock Award Agreements and Related Board Consents
Cap Table
Review or create a detailed cap table
Perform a cap table tie-out to verify all securities (common and preferred stock, warrants, convertibles, side letters, etc.)
Confirm board approvals and documentation consistency with the data room
Board & Stockholder Consents
Confirm officer appointments and prior financings have been properly approved
Securities Law Compliance
Verify Form D and relevant state filings
For California:
Confirm 25102(o) filings (for EIP-related issuances)
Confirm 25102(f) filings (for other stock issuances to CA residents)
