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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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