Get Evaluated.
Get Connected.

We do more than make introductions. We help you tell your story clearly, score your readiness honestly, and put you in front of capital that actually fits.

More Than a Warm Introduction

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Structured Evaluation

Your company is scored across four categories on a 100-point rubric. You receive the full scored report — so you know exactly where you stand and what investors will see.

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Complete Deal Package

We build your executive summary, financial model overview, and competitive positioning document. You come to every investor conversation prepared and professional.

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Thesis-Matched Intros

We only introduce you to investors whose check size, sector, and stage focus align with your deal. No cold submissions. No mismatched conversations.

The Ironwood Evaluation Framework

Every company is evaluated on four dimensions. The scoring is rigorous, honest, and built to reflect what sophisticated investors actually care about.

Companies that score above 75 receive warm introductions. All companies receive their full scored report regardless of outcome, making the evaluation process valuable even if the timing is not right for a raise.

The highest-weighted single item in the framework is the Value Drivers assessment: can you articulate exactly what each dollar of capital will do and what measurable outcome it will produce?

CategoryPoints
Product
Defensibility, IP, unit economics, roadmap
20
People
Founder quality, domain depth, team completeness
30
Market
TAM/SAM/SOM, competitive position, GTM strategy
20
Capital
Financials, Value Drivers framework, runway, structure
30
Total 100

Rating Bands

89-100: Exceptional  |  76-88: Strong  |  61-75: Moderate  |  41-60: Elevated Risk  |  Below 40: High Risk

The Value Drivers Framework

The single highest-weighted item in our evaluation. Can you answer this clearly?

"If given $X, we will spend it on Y, which will produce Z — a specific, measurable outcome that creates this much revenue or value within this timeframe."

The Value Drivers Standard — Required for a Strong Capital Score

Investors hear hundreds of pitches. The companies that stand out are not the ones with the biggest vision — they are the ones who can articulate exactly what the capital will do and prove they have the discipline to execute it. We help you get there before you walk into the room.

The Application Process

1

Submit a Screening Application

A 10-15 minute form covering your company basics, team, market, and capital needs. We review every submission and respond within 5 business days.

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Complete the Full Evaluation Intake

If invited to move forward, you complete a comprehensive intake (60-90 minutes) covering all four scoring categories in depth. This is where we gather everything needed to build your deal package.

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Receive Your Scored Report

We build your evaluation report with your full score, category breakdowns, strengths, concerns, and routing recommendation. You see exactly what investors see.

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Warm Introduction to Matched Investors

For companies that meet our threshold, we make direct introductions to investors in our network whose thesis, check size, and sector focus match your deal. You come to every conversation with full context already shared.

Ready to Apply?

Start with the screening form. It takes 10-15 minutes and we will respond within 5 business days.

Questions first? Contact us directly.