Question 1

What is a due diligence report?

Accepted Answer

A due diligence report is a comprehensive analysis of a startup that evaluates its financials, market position, team, risks, and growth potential. DDR reports cover 15+ sections including founder verification, OSINT signals from 13 sources, success probability, comparable companies, red flags, and an INVEST/PASS verdict.

Question 2

How long does it take to generate a report?

Accepted Answer

DDR generates a complete institutional-grade due diligence report in approximately 5-10 minutes. We scan the full pitch deck PDF, extract all data, then automatically run OSINT research across 13 sources — work that traditionally takes analysts 2-3 weeks.

Question 3

What data sources do you use?

Accepted Answer

We analyze signals from 13 sources: Google search, GitHub activity, domain WHOIS records, DNS analysis, web archive history, USPTO trademark filings, hiring pattern signals, news coverage, Google News RSS, press mentions, and a database of 1.2M+ startup outcomes.

Question 4

How much does a due diligence report cost?

Accepted Answer

Preview scan is free with registration. Professional reports cost $59 each. Active Investor Packs: 5 reports for $249 ($49/report) or 15 reports for $699 ($46/report). Credits never expire and no subscription is required.

Question 5

What is included in each report?

Accepted Answer

Every professional DDR report includes: Executive VC Summary, Investment Verdict (INVEST/DIG DEEPER/PASS), Expected Return Scenarios, Success Probability Model, Comparable Companies and Exits, Milestone Timeline, Market Size (TAM/SAM/SOM), PEST Analysis, Competitive Threat Matrix, Founder Verification with career timeline, Deck Evaluation Score, Red Flags (severity-weighted), Green Flags, Due Diligence Checklist, and OSINT Signals.

Question 6

What types of companies can be analyzed?

Accepted Answer

DDR is optimized for early-stage startups at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. We analyze companies across all sectors. The system works best when a pitch deck PDF is available.

Question 7

Who uses DDR?

Accepted Answer

Angel investors screening pitch decks before writing checks. Founders who want to see their deck through an investor's lens before fundraising. Early-stage VC analysts processing high volumes of deal flow. Family offices and accelerator programs conducting structured screening.

Question 8

Do you offer a refund?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contact support@ddr.bio within 48 hours of purchase if you are not satisfied with your report.

Question 9

What is the startup due diligence process?

Accepted Answer

Professional startup due diligence typically involves 8 stages: (1) initial screen of the pitch deck, (2) founder background verification, (3) digital footprint analysis, (4) market validation, (5) traction verification, (6) financial review, (7) legal and structural review, and (8) reference checks. DDR automates stages 2–5 from a single pitch deck PDF.

Question 10

What are common red flags in startup pitch decks?

Accepted Answer

The most common red flags are: missing competition slide, unrealistic top-down TAM, no revenue at Series A stage, founder résumé gaps that don't match LinkedIn, domain registered too recently before the pitch, GitHub repository with no recent commits, copy-pasted financial projections, and circular market sizing methodology.

Question 11

Do report credits expire?

Accepted Answer

No. Report credits never expire. Purchase once, use whenever you need. There is no subscription and no time limit on unused credits.

Question 12

What file formats does DDR accept?

Accepted Answer

PDF only. DDR is specifically optimized for startup pitch deck PDFs. We do not accept Excel files, CSV files, or website URLs. The PDF-only approach ensures complete and consistent extraction of all deck content.

Question 13

How does DDR compare to hiring an analyst?

Accepted Answer

A junior analyst conducting due diligence takes 2–3 weeks and costs $2,000–$5,000+ per engagement. DDR generates an equivalent research output in 5–10 minutes for $59. DDR covers 13 OSINT sources, founder verification, competitive landscape mapping, and pattern-matching against 1.2M+ startup outcomes — work that would take days to complete manually.

Question 14

Can I share a DDR report with co-investors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every DDR report includes a share link feature. Generate a shareable link and send it to co-investors or advisors for review. The shared report is read-only and does not require the recipient to register.