This page helps you shape a targeted investment thesis using structured prompts. Move from broad thematic hunches to focused verticals with defined selection criteria.
New Thesis Draft (Template)
Duplicate this and fill out for each thesis concept.
🔽 1. Thematic Area
Prompt: What thematic problem set or macro shift do you want to focus on?
- Describe the pain point
- Identify key macro forces (e.g. demographic shifts, regulatory changes)
- List current solutions and what they’re missing
Fill in:
- Pain Point Summary:
- Macro Drivers:
- Status Quo Competitors:
🔽 2. Sub-Sector or Modality
Prompt: What sub-sector or modality best matches your expertise or edge?
Fill in:
- Modality / Category:
- Why This Segment Now:
- Reference Materials (links or reference content):
🔽 3. Investment Criteria (Filters)
Prompt: What must be true for a deal to fit your thesis?
Filter | Description | Must-Have? |
Go-to-market motion | Must have repeatable B2B sales or early pilots | ✅ |
Regulatory moats | FDA-cleared or working toward it | ❌ |
Team composition | Needs a technical co-founder | ✅ |
Add or remove rows as needed.
🔽 4. Capital Stack View
Prompt: What kind of capital partners and exit paths align with my thesis?
Fill in: (this may be new to you, good prompt to use your chosen LLM to brainstorm with)
- Check Size Range:
- Ideal Round Entry:
- Exit Time Horizon:
- IRR / MOIC Expectations: