startup-analysis

# Startup Analysis Produces a multi-perspective analysis of a startup, examining it through three lenses that each reveal different aspects of company health and potential: 1. **VC Investor Lens** — Is this a good investment? Market size, unit economics, growth trajectory, team quality, defensibility 2. **Job Applicant Lens** — Should I work here? Equity value, runway risk, culture signals, career growth, compensation fairness 3. **CEO/Founder Lens** — How healthy is this company? Product-market fit, burn efficiency, competitive moat, organizational health Each perspective surfaces insights the others miss. A company can be a great investment but a terrible place to work (or vice versa). The goal is to give the user a 360-degree view so they can make informed decisions. --- ## Step 1: Gather Information Before analyzing, collect as much public information as possible about the startup. Use web search, the company's website, Crunchbase data, press coverage, and any other available sources. **Key data to gather:** | Category | What to find | |----------|-------------| | **Basics** | Founded year, HQ location, employee count, what the product does | | **Funding** | Total raised, last round (size, date, valuation if known), key investors | | **Product** | What they sell, who buys it, pricing model, key competitors | | **Traction** | Users, revenue (if public), growth signals, notable customers | | **Team** | Founders' backgrounds, key hires, LinkedIn headcount trends | | ...