Scope Document - Investor Matching Platform

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Investor Matching Platform is designed to connect startups with potential investors based on various criteria such as industry, funding stage, and business model. This platform aims to facilitate funding opportunities for startups by matching them with suitable investors who are interested in their niche. It will provide an easy-to-use interface for both startups and investors, enhancing the investment process.

Product Information

• The app will be developed using no-code tools like Bubble or Flutterflow, ensuring flexibility and ease of updates.
• Key features include Startup Profiles, Investor Profiles, Matching Algorithm, Messaging System, Funding Tracker, and Analytics Dashboard.
• User interface considerations will focus on a clean and intuitive design that improves the user experience for startups and investors alike.

Users

Name	Description
Startup Founder	Individuals seeking investment for their startup and looking for suitable investors.
Investor	Individuals or firms looking to discover and evaluate startup investment opportunities.

Pages

Name	Description
Home	Main landing page with an overview of the platform's features and user testimonials.
Startup Profile	A page for startups to create and manage their profiles, showcasing their business and funding needs.
Investor Profile	A page for investors to create profiles detailing their investment preferences and interests.
Matching Algorithm	A page that displays matched startups and investors based on the criteria set in their profiles.
Messaging System	A secure page for communication between startups and investors to discuss opportunities.
Funding Tracker	A page for startups to track their funding status and investor engagement.

High-level Features

Feature	Description	User	Page
Startup Profiles	Allows startups to create detailed profiles highlighting their business, needs, and goals.	Startup Founder	Startup Profile
Investor Profiles	Enables investors to outline their investment criteria and areas of interest.	Investor	Investor Profile
Matching Algorithm	Automatically matches startups with potential investors based on predefined criteria.	Startup Founder, Investor	Matching Algorithm
Messaging System	Facilitates communication between startups and investors to discuss potential deals.	Startup Founder, Investor	Messaging System
Funding Tracker	Helps startups monitor their funding progress and interactions with investors.	Startup Founder	Funding Tracker

Workflows

• Profile Creation Workflow: Users create and customize their startup or investor profiles, providing relevant details.
• Matching Workflow: The platform matches startups with suitable investors based on profile information.
• Communication Workflow: Startups and investors communicate through the messaging system to discuss funding opportunities.
• Funding Tracking Workflow: Startups monitor their funding journey and engagement with investors through the funding tracker.

Other Notes

• The platform will prioritize user data security, ensuring all transactions and personal details are encrypted.
• User privacy will be maintained, with strict access controls and regular security updates.
• The design will be optimized for both desktop and mobile use, ensuring accessibility across devices.