Diligentsia's mission statement:
Diligentsia’s mission is to harness AI to enable cost effective corporate due diligence by SME’s, their advisors and investors.
Diligentsia is a UK company whose mission is to help companies grow faster, raise more investment, or exit, more quickly at the higher valuation with less risk. The founders have taken companies from start up, through funding to exit and IPO – we have been on similar journeys to you! Just as Seed Legals has streamlined the investment document process, and Vest has streamlined the share issue space for smaller companies, Diligentsia does the same for the diligence process.
We can offer you the opportunity for improved portfolio returns and increased carry. What impact would Diligentsia enabling you to avoid one dud investment a year?
How can Diligentsia help VCs?
We can help VCs in the following ways.
INVESTMENT STAGE:
Early deal filtering
More efficient DD
Enables VC focus on high-value parts of DD
Shorter transaction time
More certain outcome
GROWTH STAGE:
Integrate your own metrics/reports
Include in 100-day plan – will speed it up
Ongoing DD built into monitoring
Standardization of data room index across portfolio companies
Cross-portfolio dashboard of completeness/readiness/risk
Benchmarking
Can automate & track other portfolio management checklists
EXIT STAGE:
Company permanently “exit ready”
Quicker, more certain transaction
Higher valuation of well organized clean company
Features specifically for VCs:
A FREE dashboard if you onboard a minimum of five investee companies
Automated front-end deal qualification widget
Automated due diligence checklist creator
Automated BVCA disclosure letter schedule with completeness and risk scoring
Automated Directors' Questionnaires
Cross-client benchmarking
Please see this work video on how we can help your firm...
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FAQs
Q: What role does Diligentsia play during the investment stage?
It assists in early deal filtering, speeds up DD, and reduces transaction time.
Q: How does Diligentsia support VC growth-stage companies?
It integrates growth metrics, standardizes data rooms, and provides a cross-portfolio dashboard.
Q: Does Diligentsia offer tools for exit-stage preparation?
Yes, it ensures companies are "exit-ready," leading to quicker, more certain transactions with higher valuations.
Q: Can VCs use Diligentsia for due diligence automation?
Yes, Diligentsia automates due diligence checklists, BVCA disclosure letters, and Directors' Questionnaires.
Q: What unique features does Diligentsia offer VCs?
A free dashboard for five or more onboarded companies and cross-client benchmarking.
Q: How does Diligentsia speed up the 100-day plan for portfolio companies?
By integrating ongoing due diligence and automating portfolio management tasks.
Q: Is Diligentsia suitable for smaller venture capital firms?
Yes, the platform is scalable, helping VCs of all sizes manage and streamline their portfolio.
Q: Does Diligentsia help avoid “dud” investments?
Yes, by filtering out risky deals early through automated risk assessment tools.
Q: Can VCs track company readiness in real-time with Diligentsia?
Yes, the platform provides real-time monitoring and tracking of company readiness for exits.
Q: How does Diligentsia help VCs shorten transaction times?
By automating due diligence tasks and providing immediate reporting.
Q: Does Diligentsia offer a trial period for VCs?
Yes, VCs can try the platform with no commitment to assess its value. There is a free plan with basic features for VCs to see the potential of how Diligentsia can help with due diligence. See more on our plans here.
Q: Can Diligentsia help VCs track risks across their portfolios?
Yes, it provides a cross-portfolio dashboard for risk assessment and tracking.
Q: Is there support available for VCs?
Yes, there is dedicated 24/7 customer support available for VCs. You can send messages and ask questions by clicking the button at the bottom right of our website.
Troubleshooting FAQs: How Diligentsia Helps VCs
Q: Why can’t I access the free dashboard for VCs?
A: The free dashboard is available only if you onboard a minimum of five investee companies. Ensure your portfolio meets this requirement.
Q: How does Diligentsia assist in early deal filtering?
A: Diligentsia uses AI tools like automated deal qualification widgets and risk assessments to identify promising opportunities early.
Q: Why isn’t my due diligence checklist generating properly?
A: Ensure all required information is provided. If the issue persists, contact support.
Q: Can Diligentsia integrate with existing VC tools?
A: Currently, integration with third-party tools is limited. However, you can export data for use with other tools.
Q: What happens if a company updates its data after a report is generated?
A: You can regenerate reports to reflect the most recent data.
Q: Why can’t I access benchmarking features?
A: Benchmarking is available only for VCs with onboarded companies. Ensure the companies in your portfolio are actively using the platform.
Q: Can I customize the metrics in the 100-day plan?
A: While the platform provides predefined metrics, you can integrate your own data for tailored insights.
Q: How does Diligentsia help avoid “dud” investments?
A: By automating risk assessments and providing detailed due diligence tools, Diligentsia flags potential red flags early.
Q: Can I track readiness and risk across multiple portfolios?
A: Yes, Diligentsia’s cross-portfolio dashboard allows you to monitor readiness and risk for all onboarded companies.
Q: Why is the BVCA disclosure letter not populating correctly?
A: Ensure all relevant data has been entered accurately. Contact support if the issue continues.
Q: How does Diligentsia streamline exit-stage preparation?
A: By automating due diligence and ensuring companies remain “exit-ready” with standardized data rooms and real-time risk monitoring.
Q: Does Diligentsia provide investor reports?
A: Yes, the platform generates detailed investor reports, which can be shared externally.
Q: Why is the automated Directors' Questionnaire incomplete?
A: Ensure all directors have provided the necessary information. You can resend questionnaires to individuals if needed.
Q: How can I ensure my data room is standardized across the portfolio?
A: Use Diligentsia’s standardized data room templates to align all onboarded companies.
Q: Can Diligentsia handle international portfolios?
A: Yes, Diligentsia supports global data and benchmarking for international companies.
Q: How can I ensure compliance with ESG or governance standards?
A: Diligentsia offers expansion packs like ESG modules to assess compliance and risks in these areas.
Q: Can multiple team members from a VC firm access the platform?
A: Yes, the platform supports multiple users with role-based access.
Q: How secure is the data on Diligentsia?
A: Diligentsia employs industry-standard encryption and access controls to ensure data security.
Q: How do I contact support for VC-specific issues?
A: Reach out via the support button at the bottom right of the website or email support@diligentsia.co.uk.