How to use the buyer evaluate feature

What’s New

We’ve launched a new Evaluate experience in the buyer GAP (Guided Acquistion Process) flow to make early diligence more structured and actionable.

Instead of a generic first step, buyers now get a guided checklist that helps them quickly answer:

• Is this startup still a fit?
• Have I reviewed the core materials?
• Am I ready to move to an offer?

Why This Matters

Evaluating a startup is one of the most important parts of the acquisition process. Buyers need to move quickly, but confidently. The new Evaluate experience helps buyers:

• Focus on the highest-signal actions first
• Keep track of what they’ve already reviewed
• Avoid missing key diligence steps
• Move forward (or opt out) with clarity

How It Works

When a buyer has approved access, the Evaluate tab now presents a step-based workflow designed for fast, practical diligence:

1. Access
   Confirms access is approved so buyers can proceed.

2. View full listing
   Opens the full listing details for a complete review.

3. Watch video intro (if available)
   Appears only when the startup has a video intro.

4. Review files (if available)
   Shows uploaded startup files and tracks reviewed state per file.

5. Schedule call with founder
   Encourages direct buyer-seller engagement through chat.

Each step includes a clear status indicator (for example, Reviewed or Not reviewed yet) so buyers can see progress at a glance.

Key Actions in the Experience

The new flow includes direct, purpose-built actions:

• Not interested
  Buyers can archive a deal if it’s no longer relevant.

• View listing
  Uses the same behavior as “View full listing” from the details sidebar.

• Open video
  Opens the startup intro video and records viewed state.

• Review files
  Displays all startup files in one place, tracks reviewed status, and allows buyers to click and download files directly.

• Chat
  Opens the same seller chat workflow as “Chat with seller” in the sidebar.

Special States

The Evaluate experience also handles important edge cases:

• Access revoked
  Buyers see the existing revoked-access card and can archive the startup.

• No video / no files
  Those sections are hidden automatically when not applicable.

What This Changes for Buyers and Sellers

For buyers:

• A clearer path from access approval to offer readiness
• Better visibility into what’s done vs. what’s left
• Faster, less fragmented evaluation

For sellers:

• Better buyer engagement with listing materials
• More informed early conversations
• Higher-quality buyer intent before offer stage

Getting Started

To use the new experience:

1. Go to My deals
2. Open a startup in Evaluate
3. Work through the guided steps (listing, video, files, chat)
4. Move to Offer when you’re ready, or archive if not a fit