Methodology
One standard for every project
Every project on DeckVault passes the same review, whether our studio built it or it came from outside. The badge tells you where a project started, not how strictly it was checked.
Studio-built
Built by the operator's intrapreneur team. Because we have a stake, our role, equity, hours and fees are disclosed in full before you pay.
External startup
An independent startup that applied and passed screening. Any broker fee is disclosed the same way.
Selection criteria (both types)
| Criterion | What we check | Studio | External |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem & market | A clearly evidenced problem and a reachable market of meaningful size. | ||
| Team | Relevant expertise, commitment and complementary skills. | ||
| Traction & validation | Customer evidence proportionate to the stage: pilots, LOIs, revenue. | ||
| Technology & defensibility | A credible path to a defensible product or process. | ||
| Business model | Unit economics and a plausible route to profitability. | ||
| Deal terms & governance | Fair, fully disclosed terms, clean cap table and transparent stakeholder incentives. |
Project Score — published weights
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Impact & Quality Score — published weights
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Each criterion is scored 0–10; the score is the weighted average × 10 (0–100). Identical for Studio-built and External projects.
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