Venture capital & private investors
Standardize initial screening, compare opportunities on a common framework, and focus deeper diligence where it is most useful.
Early-stage company assessment
Evidence-based due diligence for early‑stage companies
FrontSignal turns company information into a structured view of strengths, risks and investment readiness.
In development · Early demos now being scheduled
Example Co.
5documents reviewed
7evaluation areas
6open questions
Assessment overviewEvidence
- Technology & technical readinessEvidence captured
- Operational readinessFurther review
- Investor-facing materialsEvidence captured
- FinancialsInformation needed
- TeamEvidence captured
- Markets & market researchFurther review
- Impact & sustainabilityInformation needed
Why FrontSignal
Less time gathering information. More time evaluating opportunities.
Early-stage screening still runs on scattered pitch decks, spreadsheets and calls. FrontSignal brings that first look into one consistent framework, built on a standardized question set informed by academic research into the factors associated with startup success.
Every company is assessed against the same questions, so investors can compare opportunities on equal terms and put their attention where it counts.
How it works
From company documents to a structured assessment
A document-led workflow. AI-assisted steps are in development.
- 01
Upload company information
Startups share materials they already have: pitch deck, financials, leadership bios and other relevant documents.
- 02
Extract and organize evidence In development
AI-assisted analysis finds the relevant information and drafts answers to the assessment questions from the submitted materials.
- 03
Fill in the gaps
The startup answers only the questions its documents don't cover clearly.
- 04
Create a structured assessment
Evidence is organized across seven evaluation areas to show strengths, risks and open questions.
- 05
Compare opportunities consistently
Review a single company or compare several side by side through one shared framework.
- 06
Focus the next stage of review
The assessment points to areas for follow-up and to the companies that warrant deeper diligence.
What we assess
Seven evaluation areas, one framework
Every company is reviewed across the same dimensions, with findings linked back to the evidence behind them.
- 01
Technology & technical readiness
Maturity of the product and underlying technology, development stage and technical risk.
- 02
Operational readiness
Processes, resourcing and whether operating plans match the company's ambitions.
- 03
Investor-facing materials
Clarity, completeness and consistency of the pitch deck and supporting materials.
- 04
Financials
Revenue, burn, runway, capital needs and the realism of the financial model.
- 05
Team
Experience, track record and completeness of the founding and leadership team.
- 06
Markets & market research
Market size, growth and demand, and the quality of the evidence behind them.
- 07
Impact & sustainability
Social and environmental impact and the long-term sustainability of the business.
Evidence, not just scores
Gaps stay visible as open questions instead of being filled with assumptions.
Who it's for
Built for the people who evaluate early-stage companies
Investment banks & advisors
Structure early qualification for capital raises and M&A work, and surface gaps before committing team time.
Accelerators & incubators
Apply consistent criteria to applicants and cohorts, and see strengths and development needs side by side.
Founders take part by sharing their materials and answering a short set of follow-up questions.
Our approach
Decision support, not a substitute for judgment
Research-informed questions
The assessment is built around objective, answerable questions informed by academic research on factors associated with startup success.
Evidence before conclusions
Findings are designed to trace back to the documents and answers that support them, so reviewers can see the reasoning as well as the result.
A starting point for diligence
FrontSignal supports initial screening. It does not replace investor expertise, professional judgment or full due diligence.
Team
The people behind FrontSignal
Academic researchers and industry professionals working together.
Josh Schein
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Brian Henry
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer
Vladimir Filkov
Head of Technology
Giani Kurniawan
Chief Operating Officer
Jaclyn Selby
Chief Strategy Officer
John-Paul Mitchell
Technical Program Manager
Request a demo
See FrontSignal in action
We're opening early demos with investors, advisors and accelerators. Tell us a little about your team and we'll be in touch.
Prefer email? hello@frontsignal.ai