startup-analyst

Size startup markets and craft data-driven financial and go-to-market plans.

23|2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/luisschmitzheadline/VC-Skills.md --skill startup-analyst-luisschmitzheadline
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Skill: startup-analyst
Source: https://github.com/luisschmitzheadline/VC-Skills.md/tree/main/knowledge_skills/investment_analysis/antigravity-startup-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luisschmitzheadline/VC-Skills.md --skill startup-analyst-luisschmitzheadline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Founders often struggle to quantify market opportunities, forecast finances, and map competitive landscapes for early-stage startups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market sizing and TAM/SAM/SOM calculations tailored to startup contexts with bottom-up and top-down approaches.
  • Financial modeling and scenario planning (3-5 year projections, unit economics, cash flow, fundraising implications).
  • Competitive analysis and strategic recommendations for go-to-market, pricing, and differentiation, with investor readiness considerations.
  • Use Case: A pre-seed SaaS startup wants to validate the market, build a 3-year model, and prepare a fundraising plan; this skill provides step-by-step guidance and outputs.

Quick Start

Provide a concise market-sizing, financial-modeling, and competitive-analysis plan for my pre-seed startup based on a given product, market, and stage.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-analyst

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM for an early-stage startup?▼

Startup market sizing calculates TAM, SAM, and SOM using bottom-up and top-down approaches tailored to your product. This analysis defines explicit assumptions and data sources to quantify addressable market opportunities for pre-seed through Series A startups.

How do I build a financial model and fundraising plan for a pre-seed SaaS startup?▼

A financial model for pre-seed startups builds 3-5 year projections, unit economics, and cash flow forecasts with scenario planning. It defines fundraising implications by structuring inputs, assumptions, and deliverables for investor readiness.

Can I use competitive analysis and go-to-market planning for pre-seed through Series A scenarios?▼

Competitive analysis and go-to-market planning apply directly to pre-seed through Series A scenarios by providing strategic recommendations for pricing and differentiation. The process outputs actionable plans structured with clear goals and defined data sources.

What's the best way to validate a startup market opportunity and prepare for fundraising?▼

Validating a startup market opportunity requires sizing TAM/SAM/SOM, mapping the competitive landscape, and building a 3-5 year financial model. This delivers a data-driven, investor-ready business plan with clear goals, assumptions, and deliverables.

What inputs do I need to provide for startup financial modeling and market sizing?▼

Startup financial modeling and market sizing require defined inputs including your product details, target market parameters, and current startup stage. Providing these explicit inputs enables the generation of structured, data-driven assumptions and deliverables.