What is the Elevent Index Startup Self-Assessment?

The Elevent Index Startup Self-Assessment is a free tool that allows founders to evaluate their startup's capital readiness by scoring 16 dimensions across Investment Quality (IQS, 11 dimensions) and Funding Readiness (FRS, 5 dimensions). The result is a Capital Readiness Score (CRS) from 0–100 and a matrix position on the 4×4 Capital Readiness Matrix.

What is a Capital Readiness Score (CRS)?

The Capital Readiness Score (CRS) is a composite 0–100 score calculated as CRS = (IQS × 7) + (FRS × 3) using the Elevent Index framework. Scores of 80+ indicate 'Highly Investable', 65–80 indicate 'Investable', 50–65 indicate 'Promising', 35–50 indicate 'Needs Work', and below 35 indicate 'Not Investable'.

Is the Elevent Index startup self-assessment free?

Yes. The Elevent Index startup self-assessment portal is completely free. No account, login, or payment is required. Founders simply enter their company profile and rate 16 dimensions on a 0–10 scale to get instant results.

How is the startup development stage selection used?

The development stage (Idea, MVP, Early Revenue, Growth, Scale) is captured as part of the startup profile to personalise the assessment results and to contextualise the Capital Readiness Score and matrix position for investors reviewing the results.

What happens after completing the Elevent Index self-assessment?

After completing the 16-dimension assessment, founders receive their CRS score, IQS, FRS, Capital Readiness Matrix position, and tier label. They can also request a detailed 160-parameter professional analysis from Dr. Bitan Ghosh including radar charts, stage benchmarks, and a professional Investment Memorandum.

Elevent Index — Startup Capital Readiness Self-Assessment

Created by Dr. Bitan Ghosh. The Elevent Index Startup Portal is a free self-assessment tool for founders to evaluate their startup's capital readiness using the Elevent Index framework. Score 16 dimensions to receive a Capital Readiness Score (CRS) on a 0–100 scale. Formula: CRS = (IQS × 7) + (FRS × 3).

Development stages supported: Idea · MVP · Early Revenue · Growth · Scale

Investment Quality Score (IQS) — 11 Dimensions

E1: Team & Leadership Quality — founder credentials, domain expertise, execution track record
E2: Market Opportunity & Sizing — TAM/SAM/SOM, market timing, growth trajectory
E3: Product / Service Innovation — differentiation, PMF evidence, IP protection
E4: Business Model Viability — revenue model clarity, unit economics, path to profitability
E5: Competitive Advantage & Moat — defensibility, switching costs, network effects
E6: Customer Traction & Validation — revenue, user growth, retention, NPS
E7: Scalability & Growth Potential — geographic expansion, operational leverage
E8: Technology & IP — tech stack maturity, patents, proprietary algorithms
E9: ESG & Impact — environmental/social governance, impact measurement
E10: Operational Excellence — systems, processes, team structure
E11: Strategic Vision & Execution — long-term roadmap, OKRs, board composition

Funding Readiness Score (FRS) — 5 Dimensions

F1: Financial Health & Projections — P&L quality, burn rate, runway
F2: Investment Narrative & Pitch Quality — deck quality, data room completeness
F3: Investor Relations & Network — existing investor quality, warm introductions
F4: Deal Structure & Terms — valuation reasonableness, term sheet readiness
F5: Due Diligence Preparedness — legal, compliance, cap table hygiene

Capital Readiness Score Tiers

80–100: Highly Investable — strong across all dimensions
65–79: Investable — recommend with standard conditions
50–64: Promising — invest with milestone conditions
35–49: Needs Work — watch list, revisit in 6–12 months
0–34: Not Investable — significant gaps, not ready

4×4 Capital Readiness Matrix

Each startup's IQS and FRS scores map to one of 16 positions on the Capital Readiness Matrix. Axes: Investment Quality Score (Low / Developing / Strong / Exceptional) vs Funding Readiness Score (Low / Developing / Strong / Exceptional).

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Elevent Index Startup Portal — powered by the Elevent Index® Capital Readiness Framework. Created by Dr. Bitan Ghosh. Free startup self-assessment. No account required. For detailed professional analysis: contact@bitanghosh.com. © 2026 Elevent Index. All Rights Reserved.