Diagnostic Tool
Know Which Capabilities Matter. Build What Wins.
A research-backed diagnostic tool that identifies critical capability gaps and guides founders to build stronger, more resilient companies.
Why Startups Fail
Startups don’t fail because of ideas, they fail because of capability gaps that affect execution across key areas. Identifying and addressing these gaps early is critical to success, but most founders lack the tools to see where they truly stand.
How It Works
The Diagnostic That Operating Founders Actually Use
Live Peer Benchmarking
Compare your capabilities against real startups at similar stage and sector - not generic frameworks. See where you stand out and where you're falling behind.
Team Alignment
Aligned teams get better results. Invite multiple team members to complete the assessment and reveal where perspectives diverge. This tool gives you the opportunity to see where the discrepancies are and what to do about them before it's too late.
Continuous Progress Tracking
Most diagnostics give you a one-time snapshot. We give you quarterly re-assessments so you can track capability improvement over time and prove progress to your board and investors.
Who Is This For
Built for People Who Build and Back Companies
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Stop guessing where to focus. Get clear insights into your startup's strengths and execution gaps - then concentrate efforts on the capabilities that will unlock your next milestone.
Benefit: Make better decisions about hiring, prioritization, and resource allocation before it's too late.
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Get portfolio-level intelligence on startup capabilities. Identify which companies need intervention, reveal team misalignments, and track progress with objective data - not just gut feel.
Benefit: Support your portfolio with evidence-backed guidance that actually moves the needle.
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Maritime tech. Industrial IoT. Supply chain innovation. Deep tech. If you're building technology that solves real problems for enterprises - not consumer apps - this diagnostic was built for you.
Execution-First, Not Fundraising-First
Focuses on operational capability across commercial, product, and organizational dimensions
Live Data, Not Generic Benchmarks.
Compare against real peer startups, not theoretical frameworks.
Continuous, Not One-Time
Quarterly re-assessment with progress tracking, not a static snapshot.
Research-Backed
Built on DTU research and validated with operating advisors who've scaled hard B2B companies.
A Different Approach
What Makes It Different
Most startup assessment tools ask: "Are you ready to raise?"
We ask: "What capabilities must you build to win?"
The Outcome
Clarity That Leads to Better Decisions
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Better Founders
equipped with clarity and focus to drive their vision forward.
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Better Decisions
based on evidence-backed insights and clear capability assessments.
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Better Companies
built on a foundation of aligned teams and strategic priorities.
Start Here
Get a Clear Picture of Your Startup’s Capabilities
Venture Metrics
Free for Operators members, limited launch access (Normally €125/month)
What You'll Get
- Live peer benchmarking against real startups at similar stage & sector
- Identify critical capability gaps that directly affect execution
- Focus on what matters most across key operational areas
- Align leadership teams by revealing differences in perspective
- Turn insight into action with clear, prioritized focus areas
- Track progress over time through quarterly reassessments
- Make readiness measurable and comparable, not subjective
- Build stronger, more resilient companies with evidence-based clarity
