THE ALIGNMENT CHECK
A clearer picture.
Shared goals, stated conflicts, and the questions worth asking.
POTENTIAL FIT
Potential fit based on stated requirements
Akar + Meridian Ventures · Based on your entered profiles
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What the profiles say
One row per declared term. Values exactly as entered.
REQUIREMENT
AKAR
MERIDIAN VENTURES
Declared intention
ALIGNEDInvestment
Looking for
Investment
They are looking for
Both parties state investment.
Funding currency
ALIGNEDMYR
Funding currency
MYR
Cheque currency
Both funding amounts use MYR.
Funding range
ALIGNEDMYR 300,000
Funding sought
MYR 200,000 to 500,000
Cheque range
The MYR 300,000 request is within the stated MYR 200,000 to 500,000 range.
Equity expectations
ALIGNEDUp to 12%
Maximum equity offered
10%
Equity they require
The requested 10% equity is within the founder's 12% maximum.
Sector
ALIGNEDClimate tech
Sector
Sectors they support
The founder's stated sector is included in the counterpart's preferences.
Stage
ALIGNEDPrototype
Current stage
Stages they support
The founder's stated stage is included in the counterpart's preferences.
Location
ALIGNEDMalaysia
Based in
Locations they support
The founder's stated location is included in the counterpart's preferences.
Decision timeline
ALIGNEDWithin 3 months
Funding needed within
2 months
Decision time
The 2-month decision period meets the founder's 3-month deadline.
A SECOND LOOK, WITH LOCAL GEMMA
Turn the check into a conversation.
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SUMMARY
This initial comparison suggests a potential fit between Akar’s climate technology startup and Meridian Ventures. Akar is developing affordable soil sensors for Malaysian smallholders, seeking 300,000 MYR to finalize prototype trials, while Meridian Ventures specializes in early-stage Malaysian climate tech investments, with a preference for prototype stage projects within a 200,000 – 500,000 MYR range. Both parties confirm their intention to invest and align on key details like currency and location.
STATED ALIGNMENT AND CONFLICTS
The profiles appear aligned on several core aspects. Both parties operate within the climate tech sector and target the Malaysian market. The founder’s requested funding amount falls comfortably within Meridian Ventures’ investment range, and the equity expectations – 10% for Meridian and a maximum of 12% for Akar – are compatible. The decision timeline of two months aligns with the founder’s planned three-month prototype trial period.
QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING
To further assess this potential collaboration, several questions remain. [To confirm] what specific milestones will trigger Meridian Ventures’ decision? [To confirm] what is the anticipated timeline for the prototype trials, and what metrics will be used to measure their success? [To confirm] what are Meridian Ventures’ broader investment criteria beyond the stated preferences?
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