Benchmarking Criteria
NCG Ventures' framework for evaluating and benchmarking investment opportunities.
Benchmarking Framework
Innovation Assessment
Core Questions
- "How unique is this solution?"
- "Is the technology aligned with the future?"
Evaluation Matrix
const InnovationMetrics = {
uniqueness: "Market differentiation score",
futureAlignment: "Technology roadmap viability",
scalability: "Technical architecture assessment",
moat: "Competitive advantage analysis"
}
Market Potential & Scalability
Key Questions
- "What is the size of the target market?"
- "What is the user adoption feasibility?"
- "Can the product/solution scale beyond niche use cases?"
Market Analysis Framework
- Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
- Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Timeline Scenarios
- Trump presidency: 4-16 months to clarity
- Harris presidency: 12-24 months to clarity
Risk Assessment Questions
- "How resilient is the port-co against current regulatory risks?"
- "How resilient is the port-co against future regulatory risks?"
Revenue Models & Tokenomics
Evaluation Criteria
- Sustainable tokenomics (if applicable)
- Clear monetization pathway
- Market volatility resilience
Success Metrics
const SuccessMetrics = {
revenue: "Clear path to monetization",
tokenomics: "Sustainable token economics",
resilience: "Market volatility protection",
growth: "Scalable revenue model"
}
Risk Assessment Matrix
10-Point Criteria
- Technical Innovation
- Market Opportunity
- Team Capability
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Model
- Growth Potential
- Competition Analysis
- User Adoption
- Technical Architecture
- Exit Potential
"Our benchmarking framework ensures a comprehensive evaluation of both technical excellence and business viability."