Fundraising readiness check-up

Most startups lose their shot at funding over mistakes they could have seen coming. Take the check-up to find your weak spots before you start fundraising — while there is still time to fix them.

Take the check-up

Your startup is due for a check‑up if

You are not sure your startup has grown into raising funding yet

You are preparing to pitch investors and want to be ready for the uncomfortable questions

You have recently been turned down for funding and want to understand what went wrong

A lot has changed in your startup since your last grant or investment

How it works

Step 1.
Complete the questionnaire

6 blocks, 60 questions, 3 answer options each. The check-up covers traction & financials, business model, team, product, EU compliance, fundraising Readiness — and highlights what is worth strengthening before you fundraise.

Step 2.
Review your results

"Still too early" or "ready to talk to funds"? The moment you finish the check-up, you get your Investment Readiness Score and a breakdown across every area of your startup analysed.

Step 3.
Find out what to do next

See which of the 6 blocks still leave you room to grow. If you want to go deeper, request a consultation to talk your results through.

Who we are

EUNITED Digital Hub is a European Digital Innovation Hub supporting the digital transformation of Ukrainian companies, startups and the public sector.

The EDIH network brings together leading universities, research institutions and businesses to help companies and communities adopt modern digital technologies, become more competitive and integrate into the EU Digital Single Market.

1991 is a venture fund and an accelerator that supports early-stage startup founders from CEE. 1991 Accelerator has over 100 active alumni startups that have collectively raised over $60M since 2022, while 1991 Ventures provides seed funding of up to £400,000.

1991 Accelerator (SocialBoost) leads the Access to Finance track within the EUNITED Digital Hub, supporting startups and SMEs as they prepare to fundraise and enter international markets.

1991 track record

315+

Alumni startups that have gone through 1991 Accelerator since 2016

$60M+

Raised by our alumni since 2022

$10M

Operators of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund II

7

Investments in startups in the 1991 Ventures portfolio

FAQ

What is the Fundraising Readiness Check-Up?

A free tool that helps you assess how ready your startup is to raise funding and highlights the areas worth improving before you start fundraising.

Who is it for?

Startup founders at any stage, from idea to growth, who are planning to raise funding within the EU.

How long does it take?

The check-up takes 15–20 minutes. The questionnaire is adaptive: you only see the questions relevant to your startup’s stage.

Is there a paid version?

No. The check-up is free, with no hidden conditions and no paid features.

What do I get at the end?

Your Investment Readiness Score — an assessment of how ready you are to raise funding, plus a summary table across every area analysed, with short explanations of where you are strong and what is worth working on.

Can I take the check-up more than once?

Yes. We recommend coming back once something meaningful has changed: revenue has grown, new clients have come on board, the team has expanded. Then it is worth taking the check-up again to see how your result has moved.

What if my result is lower than I expected?

It is exactly what the check-up is for: helping founders see what would be worth improving before fundraising begins. Do not try to hide your growth areas from investors or donors. Instead, make sure you are doing everything you can right now, and build the rest into your roadmap.

The Fundraising Readiness Check-Up was created with the support of EUNITED Digital Hub and Co-funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union or the European Commission. The European Union and the European Commission are not responsible for any use that may be made of this information. The EUNITED Digital Hub project received funding under the “Digital Europe” program through grant agreement GAP-101269491.