An investor asks four questions before backing a startup: does it have a clear path to profit, is the market big enough, could it be acquired, and what's the exit strategy. These questions separate fundable businesses from dead ends.
Number 6, is there a clear pathway roadmap to profitability? Is there a pathway roadmap to profitability with the business? So is there a clear pathway to profitability for the business? Is the market for this product large enough to support future growth? And the other roadmap profitability is, as an investor, is the company potentially attractive acquisitions target? Is there a compelling exit strategy? Is it dividends, IPO, private sale? Will the exit provide the returns you need for the investment risk?
