NextUnicorn Rating & Process

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We provide a comprehensive evaluation of a startup's current standing and future potential, with a particular emphasis on its ability to achieve significant scale and become a "Next Unicorn."  Rating will be in range from D to A++, this will provide Startup's to understand their weak points and focus on improving score, there by the chances of becoming Unicorn will be very high.

Scoring System: We'll use a 5-point scale for each sub-factor, where:

  1. Very Weak/Not Ready: Significant issues, requires substantial work.
  2. Weak/Needs Improvement: Notable gaps, requires focused attention.
  3. Moderate/Developing: Showing progress, but further development is needed.
  4. Strong/Good Progress: Demonstrates solid performance and readiness.
  5. Very Strong/Excellent: High level of achievement and readiness.


Rating Factors:


​1. Product Fit & Readiness 


​2. Revenue & Pipelines 


​3. Market Acceptance Readiness 


​4. Funding Readiness 


​5. NextUnicorn Fitness 


Scoring Calculation:

We sum the weighted scores of all factors to get the total startup's NextUnicorn score.



Using the Rating System:


  • Holistic Assessment: This framework allows for a comprehensive evaluation of a startup's strengths and weaknesses across critical dimensions.
  • Actionable Insights: The detailed breakdown of sub-factor scores provides specific areas for the advisor to focus on with the startup team.
  • "Next Unicorn" Focus: The inclusion of the "NextUnicorn Fitness" factor explicitly assesses the startup's potential for hyper-growth and market dominance.
  • Progress Tracking: Regular application of this rating system can help track the startup's progress over time and measure the impact of advisory interventions.
  • Communication Tool: The rating provides a clear and structured way to communicate the assessment to your internal team and potential investors, highlighting both strengths and areas for development.


This detailed rating process will provide a valuable information & confidence for you to get funded on your journey, particularly those with aspirations of becoming the next "Unicorn." 

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