Can it model different business types like SaaS or Marketplaces?

Yes, it supports specific frameworks for SaaS, marketplaces, consumer apps, and B2B models, using relevant metrics like MRR, GMV, and NDR.

What startup stages is this best for?

The skill is optimized for companies ranging from pre-seed through Series A that are refining their business model or preparing to scale.

Does it provide real-time market data?

When used with Claude's search capabilities, it can gather current industry reports and public company data to validate market assumptions and growth projections.

How does this skill help with startup fundraising?

It generates rigorous, investor-ready analyses including TAM/SAM/SOM, financial projections, and unit economics that align with VC expectations for early-stage rounds.

Startup Business Analyst

Name: Startup Business Analyst
Author: itsimonfredlingjack

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Analyzes market opportunities, financial models, and competitive landscapes for early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A.

This skill transforms Claude into a specialized startup advisor capable of generating investor-ready financial models, market sizing reports, and competitive positioning frameworks. It is designed for founders and early-stage investors who require rigorous analytical support for fundraising, strategic planning, and unit economics optimization. By combining real-world benchmarks with structured frameworks like Blue Ocean Strategy and Porter’s Five Forces, it helps entrepreneurs make data-driven decisions and prepare compelling documentation for venture capital presentations.

Key Features

01Competitive landscape mapping and differentiation strategy development

02Automated TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing using bottom-up and top-down methodologies

03Stage-appropriate hiring plans and organizational design for scaling teams

04Detailed 3-5 year financial modeling including cohort-based revenue and burn rate analysis

05Unit economics tracking (LTV, CAC, payback period) with industry-specific benchmarks

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Use Cases

01Modeling unit economics and runway to optimize burn rate before a Series A funding round

02Preparing financial projections and market sizing for a Seed round pitch deck

03Conducting a competitive analysis to identify market gaps and unique positioning

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add itsimonfredlingjack/codex-dev-plugin startup-analyst

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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