As a partner in an investment firm considering a $1 million investment in your business
I would ask a series of questions to evaluate the potential for a strong return on investment (ROI) and to minimize risk. Here are some key areas I'd cover: ### 1. *Business Model & Value Proposition* - *What is your core business model?* (How does your business make money?) - *What is the unique value proposition?* (What differentiates you from competitors?) - *Who is your target market, and how large is the market?* (Is there sufficient demand for your product/service?) ### 2. *Financial Performance* - *What is your current revenue, profitability, and cash flow status?* (Are you currently profitable? If not, when do you expect to be?) - *What are your key financial metrics?* (Profit margins, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, etc.) - *What are the projections for revenue and profit over the next 3-5 years?* (What’s your financial growth plan?) ### 3. *Investment Purpose & Use of Funds* ...