| Item | Detail | |------|--------| | **Purpose** | To secure $3 M in Series‑A funding for the next 18 months, enabling product‑market fit, sales scaling, and global expansion. | | **Key Milestones** | • Launch of fully‑functional MVP by Q2‑24. • Acquire 50+ paying customers (30% ARR growth). • Enter EU & APAC markets by Q4‑25. | | **Funding Use** | • Product development: 35 % • Sales & marketing: 25 % • Global ops & compliance: 15 % • Working capital & contingency: 20 %. | | **Exit / ROI** | Target acquisition by a strategic partner (e.g., a leading SaaS platform) within 5–7 years, or IPO if market conditions permit. Expected IRR ≥25 %. |
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## How to Use This Cheat Sheet
1. **Update the numbers**: Replace placeholders with your latest financials and projections. 2. **Highlight key metrics**: Use color coding (e.g., green for growth, red for risk) in your deck or pitch notes. 3. **Rehearse narratives**: Focus on explaining how each metric supports a larger story—growth trajectory, competitive moat, or future exit strategy. 4. **Tailor to audience**: Emphasize the most relevant sections (e.g., M&A interest, private equity appetite) depending on whether you’re pitching to strategic buyers or financial investors.
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