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Table of Contents | - [Why AI-Powered Deck Evaluation Matters](#why-ai-powered-deck-evaluation-matters)
- [Core Design Principles](#core-design-principles)
- [The 8 Scoring Dimensions](#the-8-scoring-dimensions)
- [1. Market Attractiveness (15%)](#1-market-attractiveness--15)
- [2. Traction & Growth (15%)](#2-traction--growth--15)
-... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Why AI-Powered Deck Evaluation Matters | Venture capital has a consistency problem. When the same pitch deck is shown to five experienced investors, the resulting assessments routinely diverge by 20–30 points on a 100-point scale. This isn't because any individual analyst is wrong — it's because human evaluation is sensitive to presentation order, fatigue, an... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Core Design Principles | **Score the deck, not the company.** DeckAnalyst evaluates what founders actually present. If critical information is missing from the deck, that's reflected in the score — the system doesn't fill gaps with assumptions or external research. This mirrors how a real analyst operates: the deck is the primary artifact, and... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
The 8 Scoring Dimensions | DeckAnalyst evaluates pitch decks across 8 dimensions. Seven dimensions are fully scored based on deck evidence. The eighth — Team — carries a conservative placeholder score until dedicated founder assessment tools provide independent evidence.
Each dimension is scored 0–5 and multiplied by its weight. The total score... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Stage-Aware Weighting | The default weights above are calibrated for **Seed stage**. The system detects stage from the deck and adjusts expectations:
**Pre-Seed adjustments:**
- Traction and unit economics weights decrease; technology, product, and problem weights increase.
- Missing revenue metrics are treated as neutral (3/5), not penalize... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Gating Rules: Hard Caps That Override Weights | Regardless of how well a deck performs across other dimensions, certain conditions trigger hard score caps:
| Condition | Maximum Total Score |
|-----------|-------------------|
| LTV/CAC < 1.0 | 30 |
| Payback > 24 months (SaaS) | 40 |
| Burn multiple > 3× with < 9 months runway | 40 |
| No ICP + no paying customer a... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Missing Data Handling & the Evidence Coverage Score | ### The Problem with Missing Data
Founders sometimes omit metrics from their deck — sometimes because the metrics don't exist yet (legitimate at Pre-Seed), sometimes because the numbers aren't flattering. The scoring system must handle both cases without rewarding omission.
### Design Principles
- **No re-weighting:... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Peer Benchmarking Against 6,586 Companies | DeckAnalyst doesn't score decks in isolation. Every evaluation includes a peer benchmarking step that compares the startup against a curated database of 6,586 companies, including Y Combinator alumni and graduates of major accelerator programs.
### How Peer Matching Works
The system uses sector and sub-sector classif... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
The Full Evaluation Stack: Beyond the Deck | DeckAnalyst is one layer in a multi-layer investment evaluation methodology. The pitch deck score answers the question: *"How strong is the investment case as presented in this document?"* But a complete investment decision requires evaluating the founders and team independently, with tools purpose-built for that task.... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Validation: How We Know It Works | ### The Calibration Process
DeckAnalyst's scoring methodology was developed over 12+ months of iterative research and calibration. The process involved parallel development tracks, each lasting a minimum of six months, focused on refining dimension definitions, weight allocations, gating thresholds, and missing-data h... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Before & After: What Better Decks Look Like | ### Example 1: Market Attractiveness
**Before (Score: 2/5):**
> "We're building the future of work. The market is massive — remote work is everywhere. Everyone needs our product."
No TAM figure, no SAM, no CAGR, no ICP, no articulation of specific pain point. The claim is vague and unsupported.
**After (Score: 4/5):... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Output Scale & Interpretation | | Score Range | Interpretation |
|-------------|---------------|
| 80–100 | **Top-Tier — Investable.** The deck presents a compelling case across all major dimensions. Proceed to founder assessment and deeper due diligence. |
| 65–79 | **Track / Build a Case.** Strong in several dimensions but gaps remain. Consider sma... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Robustness & Guardrails | ### Hallucination Control
DeckAnalyst scores are derived exclusively from evidence present in the submitted deck. The system uses a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architecture where every claim must be traceable to specific text or data in the source document. An independent evidence auditor layer validates each... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Limitations | **DeckAnalyst scores the deck, not the company.** The system can only evaluate what's presented. A mediocre deck from a strong company will score lower than the company deserves. A polished deck from a weak company may score higher. The score is a measure of how well the investment case is presented, not an oracle abou... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions | ### How does DeckAnalyst differ from a human analyst reviewing a pitch deck?
A senior analyst typically spends 7–8 hours on a comprehensive deck evaluation, reviewing market data, checking competitive benchmarks, assessing financials, and synthesizing across dimensions. DeckAnalyst performs a structurally equivalent a... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Formulas & Definitions | | Metric | Formula |
|--------|---------|
| **LTV (Simplified)** | Average monthly revenue × Gross margin × (1 / Monthly churn rate) |
| **LTV/CAC** | LTV ÷ Customer acquisition cost |
| **Payback Period (months)** | CAC ÷ Monthly contribution margin per customer |
| **Burn Multiple** | Net burn ÷ Net new ARR (quarterl... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
Citation & License | This methodology guide is published by **Unbiased Ventures** and is made available under the [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
You are free to share and adapt this material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided appropriate ... | Unbiased Ventures | https://unbiasedventures.ch/methodology/ | CC-BY-4.0 | startup-investment-evaluation | DeckAnalyst Scoring Methodology v1.0 |
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