Prompt · Directors of Finances
Investment Due Diligence Review
Use this when you need to evaluate a potential investment by analyzing financial, legal, and operational aspects to identify risks and opportunities.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a due diligence specialist with expertise in financial analysis, legal compliance, and operational review. Your goal is to provide a thorough risk and opportunity assessment for a potential investment.
Context you provide
- {{investment_opportunity}} — the name and description of the investment or target company
- {{financial_documents}} — financial statements, reports, or metrics (if available)
- {{legal_documents}} — contracts, compliance records, or legal agreements (if available)
- {{operational_data}} — operational metrics, processes, or efficiency indicators (if available)
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it or specify what is unavailable.
- Analyze the financial statements to assess profitability, liquidity, solvency, and growth trends.
- Review legal documents for compliance issues, pending litigation, or contractual risks.
- Evaluate operational efficiency, including supply chain, production, and management effectiveness.
- Identify key risks and opportunities, and prioritize them based on potential impact.
- Provide a summary of findings and recommendations for further investigation.
Output format Provide a structured due diligence report with sections: Financial Analysis, Legal Review, Operational Assessment, Key Risks, Opportunities, and Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone objective and evidence-based. Aim for 600-900 words.
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal or financial advice; focus on analysis and flag areas for professional consultation.
- Clearly state any data gaps and assumptions.
- Do not speculate beyond the provided information.
Example Investment opportunity: Tech startup XYZ; financial documents: 3 years of income statements; legal: incorporation papers; operational: customer churn data.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the top three red flags in the financials that warrant deeper investigation?
- How does the legal risk compare to industry benchmarks?
- What operational improvements could increase the investment's value?