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Due Diligence Readiness Scorecard
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A self-assessment tool to identify gaps before investors ask questions | acevedoventurelaw.com
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CategoryItemReady?Score (1-5)Gap DescriptionRemediation Steps
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Corporate
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Certificate of incorporation (certified copy)
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Bylaws and all amendments
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Board and stockholder meeting minutes
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Good standing certificates (DE + operating states)
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Organizational chart with all subsidiaries
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Capitalization
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Fully diluted cap table (current, accurate)
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All stock purchase agreements
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All SAFE and convertible note agreements
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Stock option plan and all grant agreements
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83(b) election filings for all restricted stock
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IP / Technology
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Patent filings and registrations
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Trademark registrations
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All IP assignment agreements (founders + employees)
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Open source software audit / inventory
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Key technology licenses
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Contracts
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Material customer contracts
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Key vendor and supplier agreements
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Partnership or channel agreements
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Lease agreements
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Insurance policies
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Employment
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All offer letters and employment agreements
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Independent contractor agreements
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CIIA / NDA agreements for all personnel
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Employee handbook
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Benefit plan documents
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Financial
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Financial statements (last 2-3 years)
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Tax returns (federal and state)
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Current year budget and projections
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Accounts receivable and payable aging
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Bank statements (last 12 months)
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Legal / Compliance
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Pending or threatened litigation
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Regulatory filings and licenses
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Privacy policy and terms of service
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Data processing agreements
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Material correspondence with regulators
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Overall Readiness Score
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Items Rated 1-2 (Critical Gaps):
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