Diligence at a glance

 
 

We provide a dedicated five-person team of student analysts led by a principal with VC or startup experience to each of our client firms. From industry theses to a last minute competitive landscape, our diligence program includes:

  • Weekly due diligence deliverables with daily team communication

  • Closely tailored program that fits the needs of your individual firm

  • Analysts selected after a <10% acceptance rate round of interviews and case studies, with customizable technical backgrounds

 
 
They bring a sophisticated approach to understanding the needs of individual companies and entrepreneurs that’s uncommon in the investor community.
— Jack Xu, PatentPal, Founder

Think of us as the analyst you wish you had, with all the access to industry experts and research sources that our place at top universities affords us.

  • Strongly competitive prices for experienced, capable teams

  • Explore untested theses on geographies, markets, and products

  • Quickly assess new companies through research driven, actionable deliverables

  • Establish a hiring pipeline for your firm

Why MITCap diligence?

 
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Our members go on to intern and work for top companies in the VC, finance, startup, and tech spaces.

 

What to expect

It’s impossible for us to list everything we’ve done, but from digging up information on a startup in stealth to putting together month-long thesis presentations, here’s just a sample of our most frequent assignments:

  • Industry overview

  • Competitive landscape

  • Customer/expert call validations

  • Team pedigree verification

  • Technology & IP differentiation

  • Value proposition pressure testing

  • Long-term defensibility analysis

 

We’re always looking for quality partners whom we can add value to and who can help our members grow. Reach out today to request a work sample and begin a partnership.