Independent due diligence for startups, investments, and grant funding
Every startup has a great story. We help you find the facts behind it. ProofPoint carries out independent due diligence on startups, grantees, and investment opportunities, so you can make confident decisions without second-guessing yourself.
Get a clear, practical report in as little as two weeks, written in plain English, not legal or financial jargon.
The Challenge
A great pitch or business document doesn't always tell the whole story. Founders are optimistic. Markets change. Financial numbers can be difficult to verify. Sometimes the risks are hidden until it's too late.
We do the background work for you. We look closely at the team, product, market, business, finances, and legal side. Then we explain what we found in a simple report that helps you decide whether to move forward, ask more questions, or walk away.
No assumptions. No guesswork. Just the facts.
Our Services
Red Flag Review
We review the founders, product, and business, then highlight the biggest risks you should know about.
Standard Due Diligence
Our most requested service examines every important part of the business and gives you a complete picture before you decide.
Deep Due Diligence
We go much deeper, including customer interviews, technical reviews, legal checks, and detailed business validation.
Simple pricing. No hidden fees. Need something different? We'll send you a custom quote within 24 hours.
How It Works
Send us the list or information you want reviewed/verified.
We speak with stakeholders, verify information, review documents, and assess the business from every angle.
You receive an easy-to-read report followed by a walkthrough where we explain our findings and answer your questions.
Sample Report
Every report is designed to help you make a confident decision. The recommendation is always straightforward: Proceed, Proceed with Caution, or Pass.
About Us
Every investment or grant is a leap of faith. Our job is to replace uncertainty with evidence. ProofPoint is an independent due diligence and business advisory firm that helps investors, venture capital firms, angel investors, foundations, development partners, corporations, and government agencies verify startups, grantees, and businesses before they commit funding.
Our team brings together experience in entrepreneurship, investing, finance, technology, business strategy, and innovation. We've worked with founders, investors, governments, development organisations, philanthropies, and innovation ecosystems across Africa and beyond.
Because we work for you, not the startup or organisation being assessed, our due diligence is always independent, objective, and evidence-based. We don't tell you what you want to hear. We tell you what you need to know so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
When founders choose to improve after a due diligence review, we also provide founder mentorship and business advisory support across strategy, governance, financial management, operations, product development, market readiness, and investor preparedness.
What Our Clients Say
"ProofPoint uncovered issues we hadn't spotted and explained everything clearly. Their report gave us the confidence to walk away from a risky investment."
"I was ready to send the money. Their customer interviews revealed that the company's revenue wasn't as strong as it looked. Working with ProofPoint saved us from making an expensive mistake."
Frequently Asked Questions
Most projects are completed within two to three weeks. Smaller reviews can be finished in as little as five days.
You'll receive a detailed report, practical recommendations, and a walkthrough session where we explain everything.
Yes. We support clients across Africa and internationally.
Absolutely. We work only for the client who hires us, so every assessment is objective and unbiased.
Final Call To Action
Before you commit funding, let us help you understand exactly what you're investing in.