How investable is your business, really?

Six questions. Three minutes. An indicative read on how a founder-led business looks today through a pre-deal value-creation lens — and the one thing most likely to be holding value back.

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Question 1 of 6

Over the last 3 years, our revenue has grown by:

Declined or flat0–10% per year10–25% per year25–50% per year50%+ per year

Question 2 of 6

What share of our revenue is recurring or contracted?

None — every sale is one-offUnder 25%25–50%50–75%75%+

Question 3 of 6

Our largest single customer represents:

Over 50% of revenue30–50%15–30%5–15%Under 5%

Question 4 of 6

If the founder stepped away for 90 days, the business would:

Stop functioningLose major clientsSlow down significantlyCarry on with minor frictionRun smoothly without disruption

Question 5 of 6

Our core processes (sales, delivery, finance) are:

In our headsMostly informalDocumented in placesDocumented and followedDocumented, followed, and improved continuously

Question 6 of 6

On what 'a good outcome' looks like, financially and personally, I am:

Not sure — haven't worked it outHave a rough number in mindHave a number and a timelineHave a number, timeline and post-deal planAll of the above, stress-tested with advisors

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