Acquisition Readiness Checklist
| 1. Strategic Clarity | |
|---|---|
| Vision & Mission: Are your startup’s vision and mission clearly defined? | |
| Long-term Goals: Do you have a roadmap for the next 3–5 years? | |
| 2. Financial Health | |
| Accurate Financial Statements: Are all financial statements audited and up to date? | |
| Revenue Consistency: Do you have consistent revenue with a history of growth? | |
| Profit Margins: Are your profit margins stable and competitive? | |
| 3. Market Position | |
| Clear Market Niche: Is your target market and competitive advantage well-defined? | |
| Market Share Metrics: Can you show data on your market share and customer segments? | |
| 4. Customer Metrics | |
| Customer Retention: Are retention rates strong? | |
| Customer Lifetime Value: Have you calculated the CLV of your customer base? | |
| 5. Product/Service Maturity | |
| Product-Market Fit: Has your product or service been validated in the market? | |
| Intellectual Property: Are trademarks, patents, or copyrights in place where applicable? | |
| 6. Team and Culture | |
| Leadership Team: Do you have a documented leadership team structure? | |
| Employee Engagement: Are there systems to ensure high employee engagement and low turnover? | |
| 7. Legal Compliance | |
| Contracts: Are contracts with clients, suppliers, and employees well-documented? | |
| Regulatory Compliance: Are all regulatory licenses and permits in order? | |
| 8. Operational Efficiency | |
| Documented Processes: Are business operations and key processes standardized? | |
| Scalability: Are your operations scalable for growth or acquisition? | |
| 9. Growth Metrics | |
| KPIs Dashboard: Are KPIs in place and tracked regularly? | |
| Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): Is CAC optimized and well-documented? | |
| 10. Risk Management | |
| Risk Assessment: Have you documented potential risks and mitigation plans? | |
| Insurance Coverage: Is your business adequately insured? |
Total Items Checked: 0 / 20
Readiness Result: Not Yet Assessed