Startup Readiness Test

Startup Express Review — Readiness Test

Anyone working with startups knows: out of ten inquiries, six or seven are not projects but ideas — with no numbers, no structure, no basic economics. The express review serves two purposes:

1	It helps the founder quickly assess the actual state of the project and receive professional feedback.
2	It helps the consultant distinguish those ready to work from those still looking for “a miracle without process.”

This is not a marketing offer or a “paid meeting for screening purposes.” It’s a diagnostic tool by Finetic Consulting, designed to identify projects with real deal potential.

1. What the Founder Receives

The participant doesn’t get “an opinion in an hour,” but a focused diagnostic session. Following a 45-minute video call, you receive a concise report including:

Review and assessment of materials — depth, logic, and internal consistency.

Benchmarking against international standards (UNIDO / EVCA / IFRS / best practices).

Evaluation of feasibility and business potential, taking into account market stage and barriers.

Recommendations for improving the concept, financial model, and investment offer.

Answers to key founder questions — strategy, metrics, structure.

A written conclusion (2–5 pages) with findings and a refinement checklist.

If the result is positive — a commercial proposal for the next stage.

Even if the project is not accepted for further support, the founder receives honest, specific, and actionable feedback.

2. The Fee Is Not a Service Charge

€100 is not a price tag — it’s a signal of commitment. We don’t sell a service for this amount; we conduct a readiness test.

Effort required: 6–8 hours (review, diagnostics, session, written report).

For reference: similar consulting sessions in the EU cost €300–800 and rarely include a written report.

If someone is unwilling to invest even a minimal amount in their own project — that’s a clear signal. Such a project is not worth the time of either the founder or the consultant.

3. Structure of the Express Review (45 Minutes → 1 Document)

Preparation: the founder submits in advance the pitch deck, project description, and financial model (if available).

Video session (45 min): review of five key areas:

Team — roles, relevance, engagement;
Product and market — segment definition and customer need;
Unit economics — CAC/LTV, break-even point, cost structure;
Investor offer — deal structure, valuation range, funding allocation;
Risks and transparency — governance, reporting, and timeline realism.

Written report (2–5 pages): findings and a checklist of refinements.

4. Format

Fee: €100 (fixed).

Preparation time: 1 business day.

Meeting: 45 minutes (Zoom / Google Meet).

Outcome: written report, 2–5 pages.

Booking: hello@finetic.consulting

Offer valid until: 23 December 2025.

5. Next Steps

The express review is the entry point. Based on the results, possible next steps include:

Development of an investment proposal and financial model.

Preparation for an investment round.

Search for investors, grants, or subsidies.

Advisory on company registration, holding structure, and partnerships.

Every next step is based on facts, not promises.

6. Summary

The express review is a tool for screening and strengthening startup projects. It helps distinguish reality from illusion. After it, a project either moves toward a deal or stops wasting time.

Those ready to pay for an honest diagnosis don’t end up paying for illusions later.

Need a quick project assessment before talking to an investor?

Message us on WhatsApp
— we’ll respond within a day and confirm whether the express review format fits your case.