Due Diligence Checklist for Open Source Investments

Executive Summary

This comprehensive checklist provides investors with a systematic framework for evaluating open source startup opportunities, covering technical, community, business, and market factors.

Quick Assessment Checklist

✅ Technical Foundation

• [ ] Unique technical differentiation validated
• [ ] Architecture scalability assessed
• [ ] Competitive moats identified
• [ ] IP and licensing structure reviewed

✅ Community Health

• [ ] Contributor diversity and growth analyzed
• [ ] Community governance structure evaluated
• [ ] Developer engagement metrics reviewed
• [ ] Documentation and onboarding quality assessed

✅ Business Model

• [ ] Monetization strategy validated
• [ ] Enterprise value proposition confirmed
• [ ] Revenue conversion rates analyzed
• [ ] Competitive positioning evaluated

✅ Market Opportunity

• [ ] TAM and growth potential assessed
• [ ] Adoption trends validated
• [ ] Regulatory environment reviewed
• [ ] Exit strategy potential evaluated

Detailed Evaluation Framework

Complete due diligence methodology and scoring rubrics are being developed.

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