Start with the corporate history
Investors may review incorporation documents, governing documents, approvals, stock issuances, and earlier financing instruments. The cap table should agree with those records.
Explain what the company owns
Identify founder, employee, and contractor IP documentation, licenses, and material customer or vendor agreements. Gaps are easier to address before a closing deadline.
Organize without overstating
Use a clear index, control access appropriately, and flag missing documents honestly. The scope of diligence varies with the company and transaction.
