Startup Due Diligence Checklist: What Investors Seek in Indian Startups

Due diligence is the deep dive evaluation investors perform before investing in a startup. Founders must prepare both legally and financially to build investor confidence.

Key Areas Covered:

- Legal documentation (MoA, AoA, RoC filings)

- Cap table, shareholding structure

- Financial statements (audited preferred)

- IP ownership and licenses

- Compliance status (GST, ROC, TDS)

- Founders’ background checks

Mistakes to Avoid:

- Unclean financials

- Informal cap tables

- Legal disputes or IP issues

- Non-compliance with MCA or RBI

Dugain Advisors conducts mock due diligence checks and helps startups get funding-ready with organized documentation and clean financials.

About Dugain Advisors:

Dugain Advisors is a seasoned and twice-awarded business advisory firm headquartered in Delhi, serving clients across India and globally. With an enriched legacy of working with 1000+ startups and SMEs, we specialize in company incorporation, regulatory compliance, and fundraising advisory. Our multidisciplinary team offers end-to-end financial, legal, and strategic advisory services, including Virtual CFO services, business valuation, due diligence, and tax compliance, designed for high-growth enterprises and funded startups. Recognized for our clarity-driven approach and real-world expertise, we empower founders to scale with confidence.