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Startup Deal Screener: Score, Rank and Decide Invest or Pass

Screen every deal the same way. Rate each startup 1–5 on 18 criteria across team, market, product, traction, unit economics and deal terms. Sections are weighted for early-stage investing; the tool gives an invest/pass verdict and ranks every startup you have scored.

QUICK ANSWERA deal screener applies the same weighted criteria to every startup so decisions are consistent and comparable. Typical early-stage weights: team 30%, market 20%, product and traction 25%, unit economics 15% and deal terms 10%. A score above about 75% usually justifies deeper diligence.

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What the Startup Deal Screener & Ranking Tool does

✅ 18 weighted criteria in 5 sections
✅ Invest / dig deeper / pass verdict
✅ Rank every startup you score
✅ Notes per criterion
✅ CSV export and print

How to use the Startup Deal Screener & Ranking Tool

STEP 1
Add the startup
Create one entry per company so you can compare and rank them later.
STEP 2
Rate each criterion 1–5
Sections carry weights, so the score reflects what matters most at this stage. Add a note to justify each rating.
STEP 3
Review the score and gaps
See the weighted score, verdict and weak areas (rated 2 or below).
STEP 4
Export and share
Copy the summary, export CSV or print to PDF.

Why a consistent scorecard improves decisions

Without a structure, the last pitch you heard or the most charismatic founder tends to win. A scorecard forces you to look at the same things every time and to write down why.

Scores are a starting point for discussion, not a formula. A single exceptional factor (founder, insight, timing) can justify investing despite a middling total; record that reasoning in the notes.

Frequently asked questions

How do angel investors screen startups?

They look first at the team and the problem, then market size, traction and unit economics, and finally valuation and terms. Many use a consistent scorecard to compare deals.

Can I compare many startups?

Yes. Create one entry per startup; the ranking table sorts them by weighted score.

Does this analyse the pitch deck automatically?

No. You rate each criterion yourself. Use the pitch deck analyzer for a structured deck review.

Is this tool free? Do I need to sign up?

Yes. It is completely free, needs no login and has no usage limit. FastFee builds payment collection software; these startup and investor tools are free resources for founders, angels and fund managers.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything you type stays in your own browser on this device (local storage). Nothing is uploaded to FastFee. Export or print a copy if you need to keep it.

Use it together with

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