Analysing startups. The investment decision.

Becoming an entrepreneur is like stepping onto the most intimidating roller-coaster in the world. There are ups, there are downs and there are unexpected turns. Sometimes you feel a little sick afterwards and sometimes you’re just inexplicably happy. No matter how many times you ride the coaster (or how many people have ride it before you), each go-around feels a little different. The unpredictability and the risk are what drive many entrepreneurs to the startup life.

Fortunately, they can find some comfort in startup analytics. They’re logical, they’re rational and they make sense of this yo-yo lifestyle. You can find an example below, out of hundreds similar approaches. Explanations are in the listed links.

• The Beginner’s Guide to Startup Analytics — NeilPatel.com
• How to Analyze a Startup Idea Before You Waste Money On It — Forbes
• A Multi-Factor Analysis Of Startups — TechCrunch.com
• Startup Investment Guide: 10 steps to assess whether a venture is suitable for investment — Board of Innovation
• Investment Checklist: 5 Things VCs Evaluate Before Funding Early-stage Startups — Rocket Space
• 7 Factors For Deciding To Invest In A Startup — Or Not — Forbes
• 4 Criteria For Selecting a Startup To Invest In — The Daily MBA
• 5 Things Startup Investors Look for Before Investing — Entrepreneur.com
• Our Investment Criteria: The 4 Things That Make Us Say Yes — Jane Venture Capital