Business
Investor FAQ Document AI Prompt
Build an investor FAQ with this AI prompt. Answer diligence questions once, crisply, and reuse for every fundraise. Copy, customize, and run it in minutes.
The prompt
ROLE: You are a fundraising consultant who prepares data rooms and FAQ docs for Series A and B rounds. CONTEXT: Company: [COMPANY], [ONE_LINER]. Stage: [STAGE]. Business model: [MODEL]. Key metrics: [METRICS]. Known tricky areas: [TRICKY_AREAS]. TASK: Draft an investor FAQ document. FORMAT: 25 questions grouped in 6 categories: Business & Market (4), Product & Tech (4), Traction & Metrics (5), Competition (3), Team (3), Financials & Deal (6). For each: the question, a crisp answer (3-5 sentences using my context), and where the proof lives (data room section or metric). End with 5 questions investors will ask that founders never prepare for, with answer guidance. CONSTRAINTS: Answers must be consistent with each other; contradictions across answers kill deals. No answer longer than 100 words. Flag any question I cannot answer yet as [TO PREPARE] instead of faking it. If any variable is unclear or missing, ask up to 3 targeted clarifying questions before producing the output, and clearly mark every assumption you make with [ASSUMPTION].
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[COMPANY] [ONE_LINER] [STAGE] [MODEL] [METRICS] [TRICKY_AREAS]
Example input
COMPANY=FleetIQ, ONE_LINER=AI dispatch for trucking, STAGE=seed raising Series A, MODEL=SaaS $199/truck/month, METRICS=$1.2M ARR, 130% NRR; TRICKY_AREAS=customer concentration, hardware dependency
How to use this prompt
Draft before fundraising starts, keep it in the data room, and update answers as diligence questions reveal gaps.
Tips for the best results
- Write the FAQ before investors ask; it forces you to confront weak spots on your timeline, not theirs.
- The proof pointer matters as much as the answer; claims without evidence are just claims.
- Share the FAQ with your team; inconsistent answers from co-founders are a red flag in diligence.
Frequently asked questions
Should I proactively share the FAQ?
Keep it in the data room rather than sending upfront. Reference it when questions come; it shows preparation without oversharing.
How do I answer questions about weaknesses?
Acknowledge, quantify, show the mitigation in progress. Investors diligence weaknesses anyway; owning them builds trust.