2025-07-21

Founder Tip – Be Due Diligence Ready Before You Pitch

Founder Tip – Be Due Diligence Ready Before You Pitch

Title: Clean Data = Higher Valuation

Investors love transparency.

Get pitch-ready by:

  • Cleaning your cap table

  • Organizing MIS & legal docs

  • Reconciling financials

  • Creating a data room

Diligence-ready startups raise faster, easier, better.

 

Founders, here's the truth:
 Messy data = Lower investor confidence.
 Clarity, structure, and transparency = Faster deals and stronger valuations.

Before chasing funding, get due diligence-ready. It’s not just a legal formality - it’s a credibility signal.

 

 What Investors Love to See:

1 Clean Cap Table
– No ambiguity in shareholding
– All ESOPs, CCPS, SAFEs, and convertibles documented
– Founders and early investors aligned

 

2 Organized MIS & Legal Documents
– Regular financial MIS (monthly/quarterly)
– Updated MoA, AoA, board resolutions, SHA/SSA
– All contracts signed, scanned, searchable

 

3 Reconciled Financials
– Trial balance matches audited financials
– GST, TDS, and income tax filings aligned
– Clear revenue recognition policies

 

4 Data Room Setup
– All files in one place, logically structured
– Access control for investors, advisors, auditors
– Versioned and timestamped for transparency

 

 

 Being “diligence ready” isn’t just about passing checks 
It’s about telling investors:
“We’re serious, structured, and ready to scale.”

 Well-prepared startups raise faster.
 Well-organized startups raise better.
 Smart founders prepare early - not after the term sheet.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide professional valuation services across the following asset classes:
  • Land & Building (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural)
  • Plant & Machinery (Manufacturing units, industrial assets)
  • Securities or Financial Assets (Equity shares, debentures, startups, AIFs)
  • Specialized Valuations for M&A, financial reporting, IBC, income tax, and more

Yes, our reports are fully compliant with applicable laws including:
  • Companies Act, 2013
  • SEBI Regulations (SAST, ICDR, AIF)
  • IBC, 2016
  • Income Tax Act, 1961
  • Valuation Standards by ICAI, IBBI, and IVSC

Absolutely. We have IBBI-Registered Valuers under all three categories—Land & Building, Plant & Machinery, and Securities/Financial Assets. Our team also includes experienced chartered accountants and engineers.

We serve a wide range of clients including:
  • Companies & Startups
  • CA & Law Firms
  • Banks & NBFCs
  • Government Departments
  • Individuals & HUFs

Our process is simple and efficient:
  1. Initial consultation to understand the requirement
  2. Document collection and site visit (if needed)
  3. Data analysis and valuation calculation
  4. Final report delivery, certified by a Registered Valuer

Key documents generally include:
  • Ownership/title documents
  • Asset photos or plant list
  • Latest financials
  • Company PAN, GST, or registration
  • Cap tables or investment details (for startups)

Turnaround time:
  • Land/Building or Plant & Machinery: 3–7 working days
  • Financial Assets / Startups: 1–7 working days
  • Fast-track services available on request.

Valuation may be required for:
  • Startup fundraising & ESOPs
  • Business transfers or buyouts
  • Regulatory compliance (SEBI, IBC, Income Tax)
  • Bank loans or mortgages
  • Fair value financial reporting
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Yes, we specialize in:
  • 409A compliant valuations
  • DCF, NAV, and Berkus method-based startup valuations
  • ESOP pricing & compliance support

Our fees are competitive and project-specific, based on:
  • Nature and size of asset
  • Complexity of engagement
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Contact us for a personalized quote.

Our detailed reports feature:
  • Valuation method and justification
  • Market research & data
  • Key assumptions and disclaimers
  • Final value conclusion
  • Certificate by the Registered Valuer

Yes. We offer remote/desk-based valuation for startups, financial assets, and select use-cases. For physical assets, we usually require on-site verification.

Yes. We offer:
  • Monthly/quarterly retainer packages
  • Bulk valuation pricing for CA firms, legal advisors, banks, and corporates

Yes. Client confidentiality is paramount. All data shared is stored securely and not disclosed to any third party without your consent.

You can get started by:
  • Filling out our Contact Form
  • Calling us directly
  • Scheduling a free consultation