Startup Defensibility Assessment Form
Evaluate key factors that determine how defensible your startup is. Please answer all questions for a comprehensive assessment.
How strong are your startup’s barriers to entry for new competitors?
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Which of the following best describes your primary source of defensibility?
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Proprietary Technology
Network Effects
Brand Loyalty
Regulatory Advantage
Operational Excellence
Other
Rate the uniqueness of your product or service in the market.
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Not unique
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Highly unique
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1 is Not unique, 10 is Highly unique
How difficult would it be for a competitor to replicate your core offering?
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Very easy
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Extremely difficult
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1 is Very easy, 10 is Extremely difficult
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about your startup.
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
We have proprietary intellectual property.
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Our market position is clearly differentiated.
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We benefit from strong network effects.
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Switching costs for customers are high.
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How much does your startup rely on regulatory advantages (licenses, permits, compliance)?
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Not at all
Somewhat
Significantly
How would you rate the strength of your customer relationships?
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What is the estimated time and investment required for a new entrant to match your current capabilities?
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Please Select
Less than 6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
Over 2 years
Does your startup have any exclusive partnerships or contracts?
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Yes
No
Briefly describe any unique defensibility factors not covered above.
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