Stage-aware
An MVP company and a scaling company are not judged by the same expectations. The weighting changes as the company matures.
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Capital ReadinessEngine
Assess the company beneath the pitch. Find the gaps capital will find. Know what to fix next.
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Find the Gaps Before Investors Do.
NOTE: The Capital Readiness Engine is designed to give you a practical estimate of where your company stands today. It can help you identify areas that appear sufficiently developed, uncover gaps that may need attention, and better prepare for conversations with investors. No assessment can predict how every investor will evaluate a company, so use your results as a strong starting point for understanding your readiness and deciding what to strengthen next.
Your results are meant to help you take action, not simply give you a score. When the Engine identifies an area that may need improvement, explore the Black Tech Startup Education Library for practical guides that can help you understand the issue, strengthen that part of your business, and become better prepared for future investor conversations and diligence.
Evidence-aware
Founder confidence is not proof. The engine scores Evidence Strength separately and detects claims that conflict with the underlying answers.
Blocker-aware
A strong average cannot hide unclear ownership, missing financing documents, unresolved IP or a raise that has no operating logic.
Action-first
Every triggered finding states what BTS found, why it matters, what to do next and which BTS Education resource helps you fix it.
FOUNDER ASSESSMENTDeterministic BTS methodology · Stage + evidence aware
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