... Exclusivity of negotiations and confidentiality may also be stipulated at this stage. Due Diligence. This stage is a detailed check of the startup. The investor (and/or invited experts) studies all aspects of the business: financial indicators (accounting, debts, expense structure), legal documents (legal status of the company, charter, availability of necessary licenses, intellectual property), market and competitors, technical condition of the product, team. The goal is to make sure that the declared ...