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Partnership Evaluation

Valven's systematic approach to evaluating opportunities through our scorecard, selecting the appropriate engagement playbook, and preparing for partnership execution.

Posts in this series

  • Step 1: The Valven Scorecard

    Our comprehensive investment criteria scorecard that evaluates opportunities and determines the level of effort required for each partnership.

  • Step 2: Playbook Selection

    Determining which of our two operational playbooks best fits the startup profile and defining our strategic partnership role.

  • Step 3: Funding Plan Architecture

    Working with founders to architect their funding plan and secure the necessary capital for successful partnership execution.

  • Step 4: Engagement Sequence Preparation

    Managing risk through our structured engagement sequence that ensures proper preparation before full resource commitment.